Rare book dealers scotland

And as is the case with all book dealers some of the books are rare. A visit to edinburgh is only complete after a good rummage in this iconic literary shrine. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books.

Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. Cooper hay rare books, antiquarian bookshop,185a bath street. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Rare books in scotland rbis is a forum facilitated by the national library of scotland for members of staff in scottish libraries and other organisations of all sizes and in all sectors who have responsibility for collections of rare books in the broadest sense e. Barry lawrence ruderman antique maps we are dealers in fine and rare original antique maps and atlases dating from the 15th to 20th centuries. We have been bookselling since 1974 in edinburgh since 1980, and are. Barry hines a kestrel for a knave michael joseph 1968. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. A strong contender for scotlands most beautiful bookshop, instagramfamous armchair books provides a rare glimpse into a bibliophiles wildest fantasies. At that time he was trading parttime and issuing catalogues only. At the centre is scotlands largest and most prestigious book fair, with specialist dealers in rare and collectable books from all over britain and farther afield. I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of secondhand and antiquarian books.

Edinburgh books has been a landmark for book lovers for more than twenty years. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Rare books edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable, and important books and the history of the book. To find out more about our upcoming auctions or to talk further about a potential consignments please do not hesitate to contact one. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. These auctions take place in london in june and december. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. A specialist antiquarian bookshop with a large selection of rare and interesting secondhand books in the following areas mountaineering, climbing guides journals, central asia, polar exploration, skiing, scottish topography and travel. Some argue that this spells doom for rare book dealers, but many dealers think the opposite is true. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. Music sales feature autographed music manuscripts by bach, mozart, beethoven and wagner, among others as well as first editions of music, books on music, letters, signed photographs and memorabilia. So many people are reading books on ereaders that printed books are plummeting in sales. Edinburgh books edinburghs largest secondhand bookshop.

Welcome to the website of nigel phillips rare books. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. These days, the rare books biz is at an interesting crossroads. Professional dealers usually have subscriptions to databases like the american book prices current and americana exchange, which allow them to find the prices that books have realized at auctions during the past 30 years. Our subject range is as diverse to include areas such as irish history, topography, genealogy. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery hosts typewronger books, offering new books and secondhand typewriters. Not all the books that we have in stock are listed on this website. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. Folio book composed of sheets that are folded once and printed on both sides, making two leaves and four pages. Secondhand booksellers specialising in books about scotland. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Historical, thematic, or author primacy can distinguish a common older edition from a truly rare book.

We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Rare book documenting queens 1981 south american tour, 80 pages measuring inches by 9 and a half inches. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. We offer over 20,000 fine and rare books, maps, manuscripts and prints relating to ireland fine irish bindings are our particular speciality. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. This is because collectors and museums are willing to pay more for a work that can be authenticated as a first edition. Rare books in scotland national library of scotland.

Cooper hay rare books, antiquarian bookshop,185a bath. When determining the value of a vintage book, there are several key factors that dealers and specialists consider. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Ulysses rare books formerly cathach books was founded by our late father, enda cunningham, back in 1969. For almost half a century, ian watson and his partner, the late edward nairn, served bibliophile customers not only in the united kingdom, but throughout the world. Edinburghs finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and booklovers, the majority of them free to all. Rare and antique books is a leading online book dealer specialising in highly collectable rare books, particularly classic, childrens and modern first editions. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Adrian harrington rare books deal in a wide selection of literature, modern first editions, leather bound library sets, childrens and illustrated books and fine and rare antiquarian and old books in all fields. In 1998, maggs bros set a new record when it bought the first book printed in england caxtons chaucer. We are antiquarian booksellers specialising in early books on science and medicine. Scotland john updike rare books antiquarian booksellers. History of the scottish highlands scotland bauman rare.

Well, its pretty much a van, but nina outfits it into a mobile bookstore and. Shop 68 west port edinburgh scotland united kingdom eh1 2ld map. The scotland bookshop is an online bookshop specialising in nonfiction books. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The equivalent in the antique book trade is the trophy book. Some years later after moving from donegal to dublin he opened his first shop in georges street market arcade. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Contains many superb live concert and candid photographs, many in colour, plus articles, tour dates and tour credit. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. We are currently closed to visitors for public health reasons, but we are open for enquiries and orders with free uk postage. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Many bookdealers now use websites, so do some searches to see if there are other copies of your book for.

Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. The reduction in printed books actually adds a bit more mystique to the rarest of the rare. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Arthur miller focus, the misfits, the crucible or death of a salesman first editions. Our online inventory includes around 10,000 authentic antique maps, sea charts, and atlases from all parts of the world.

When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. In the interests of staff and customer safety, blackwells rare books has temporarily closed both its shop and website. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. John updike rare books was one of the longest established independent antiquarian book dealers in scotland. Based in nashville, tennessee flatsigned books is an internet, retail rare book and publishing company specializing in the procurement, sale and publishing of rare and collectible books, firstedition signed books, manuscripts, historical documents, art and autographs. Days can be lost exploring the floortoceiling shelves bursting with thousands of secondhand. We also offer a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. Speaking to a good book dealer is probably your most reliable option for putting a price on your rare book. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Specialist dealer with extensive stock of antiquarian and outofprint scottish. Buying and selling rare books national library of scotland. Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. We have an extensive stock of books on all the mountain and polar regions of the world.

Based in sunny scotland, mclaren books has positioned itself as one of the foremost uk book dealers in rare, outofprint and secondhand maritime books and. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. We sell all over the world so please use our currency converter found on each listing page. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Oblong folios are produced the same way but bound at the short edge, producing a book typically more than 14 inches deep. Best 28 book dealers used rare in pittsburgh, pa with. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. We also have a shop specializing in used and rare scottish, irish, welsh. We pride ourselves in the superior experience of shopping in our antiquarian bookstore and in the longterm. The scotland bookshop is an online bookshop specialising in nonfiction books about scotland.