All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Learn about the antiquarian book trade from some of the best booksellers in the country. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. Today we are located on the 19th floor of the historic sun oil building on walnut street. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book trade in the us. The antiquarian book company book collecting, book selling and book buying. Adoration of the mystic lamb, 1945, cincinnati aired april 1, 20. Below is a sampling of items sure to surprise, intrigue and impressjust a few of thousands. Tennesee williams manuscripts, rapid cityaired november 4, 20.
The business was founded in 2000 and has grown its selection to around 300,000 titles over the years. James cummins bookseller rare books, first editions. Specialising in rare and antiquarian books, as well as fine art prints, sotherans caters to everyone from specialist book collectors to the casual literature enthusiast. Book shops for sale, available to buy now in the us. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, bringing a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts.
Great opportunity to own an established and profitable online book and audiobook rental service. Adult book and video store for sale in the heart of key west. A tiny new york town with not one, but 5 indie bookstores the village of hobart, home to fewer than 500 people, serves as a modest reminder that. Our extensive stock of antiquarian and secondhand books is housed over five. Association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Aug 19, 2015 antiquarian bookstores give amateur browsers and professional collectors the chance to behold some of the rarest, greatest treasures ever typeset. Yorks medieval winding, cobblestoned streets have a magical quality that takes you back in history to another time and place just like a good book. Up narrow stairs, there is rare and antiquarian literature, and sections on philosophy, film, food, and languages.
Rare books le feu follet antiquarian bookshop, 31 rue henri. Journey to the back of the shop and youll discover a fun and buggyfriendly kids section complete with knowledgeable booksellers onhand to help out. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. With five floors worth of antiquarian and secondhand books youre sure to find what. Whilst our shop in wareham is closed in line with government recommendations, antiquates ltd continues to operate we are taking significant precautions, and many of our staff are working from home, but we are determined to continue to offer our excellent service to. Its commitment to history also makes it the perfect place to find historic bookshops full of rare, antiquarian and secondhand books. Rochester antiquarian book fair, rochester, new york.
This is the one youve heard so much about the hip shadow show. South dakota brand books, rapid cityaired may 6, 20. Yabs was set up when anthony smithson, of keel row books, attended the. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. The strand gets our vote for best used bookstore in the world. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Book fairs and running an open shop anthony smithson, keel row books. York antiquarian book seminar provides an opportunity for leading specialists to share their expertise and experience with booksellers, librarians and collectors in a comprehensive survey of the outofprint, antiquarian, rare and used book markets. The same weekend as the new york antiquarian book fair at the park avenue armory. Our shop and rare book room located at 144 micklegate offers a quality stock on all subjects. From shakespeare to tolkien, treasures from the nyc. Five floors of second hand and antiquarian books all in the shadow of yorks impressive minster, an area famed for its book shops since 1580. York bookshop guide 2019 where to shop for books old and new. This book store is located in the heart of the thriving commons area of downtown ithaca the store has been owned by joe wetmore for years.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Antiquarian booksellers association, the international league of antiquarian. Bauman rare books has been a landmark in new york for more than twenty years, first in the lobby at the waldorfastoria hotel, and for the past fifteen years on madison avenue, between 54th and 55th streets. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Top 11 independent bookstores in upstate ny worth browsing. I have served on the council of the antiquarian booksellers association, and was chairman of the aba rare book fair london from 20142018.
Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. Fine, rare, antiquarian, academic and outofprint books. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. From march 811, 2018 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book. The books shops have gone, but im still buying old books to sell at book fairs. Lucius books 144 micklegate york yo1 6jx united kingdom. Lucius books, york eco business centre, amy johnson way, yo30 4ag the minister gate bookshop five floors of second hand and antiquarian books all. Lucius books are proud to be members of the antiquarian booksellers association, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, and the provincial.
Although there is no count of the number of antiquarian book shops in. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. 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. Abaa members have been screened for knowledge and integrity. Minster gates formed the entrance to the medieval precinct of york minster. With its thcentury walls, narrow streets, gothic cathedrals and peculiar bookshops specializing in secondhand and antiquarian books, york. One of the 10 best rare bookshops in britain the independent. 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 59 th new york antiquarian book fair of the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab opened last night at the park avenue armory, and runs through sunday. Et antiquarian book dealers surviving onslaught of big box book stores. With its thcentury walls, narrow streets, gothic cathedrals and peculiar bookshops specializing in secondhand and antiquarian books, york is one of the best places to have a literary time travel. Bauman rare books opened its first offices in philadelphia in 1982. We are keen buyers of books that interest us and happy to offer a free. Rare, antiquarian and secondhand bookshops and booksellers in the historic medieval city of york.
I am currently fair manager of the pbfa york national book fair, the largest fair of its kind in the u. The venue is very easy to reach, there is unlimited free. Sep, 2017 lucius books, york eco business centre, amy johnson way, yo30 4ag the minister gate bookshop five floors of second hand and antiquarian books all in the shadow of york s impressive minster, an. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.
Our inventories reflect this unique and rich historical location and most contain unknown and still undiscovered treasures yet to be uncovered by a. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression. Established in york in 1948, with over 70 years of experience we are always happy to provide. Jan 09, 2018 a tiny new york town with not one, but 5 indie bookstores the village of hobart, home to fewer than 500 people, serves as a modest reminder that books can change people and places.
The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949. New york city a fascinating treasure trove awaits seasoned collectors and new visitors alike at the celebrated annual event, the new york international antiquarian book fair at the historic park avenue armory, thursday through sunday, march 58. Rochester antiquarian book fair bookstore rochester. Once upon a time, fourth avenue boasted booksellers galore. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. Including independent, second hand, and antiquarian shops, the best bookshops for gifts, and. Yorks city centre is compact but plentiful, with a decent variety of shops, an abundance of places to eat and drink, and a steady group of cultural venues.
The doves press bible, 19031905, minneapolisaired may 21, 2012. Mar 04, 2019 book row, a stretch of fourth avenue between union square and astor place that once housed almost 50 used and antiquarian bookstores, now claims just one. World war i air corps archive, corpus christiaired january 21, 20. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. Lucius books are proud to be members of the antiquarian booksellers association. Welcome to james cummins bookseller since 1978, james cummins bookseller has been selling rare books, autographs and first editions of all kinds. Cant remember the author, or the title of a book, or would like to know what has been published about your town or village. New york s best antiquarian bookstores do more than offer you a battered edition of some former bestseller. Located in the centre of york, lucius books is the frequented venue of book lovers and collectors. Book row, a stretch of fourth avenue between union square and astor place that once housed almost 50 used and antiquarian bookstores, now. Lucius books, a few shops up 37 fossgate, is dedicated to rare books, first editions, and manuscripts, with an inclination towards illustrated books, crime, fantasy, and sciencefiction. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Rare and second hand books for sale on the arts, architecture, landscape.
Sourcing stock evaluating and pricing books reference tools for the book. The rochester area booksellers association sponsors the annual rochester antiquarian book fair, which has been held each year since. Yorkshire has one of the highest concentrations of rare, secondhand, and antiquarian booksellers in the country, and also hosts. Rare books le feu follet antiquarian bookshop, 31 rue. We also stock a range of old maps and prints, with an emphasis on lithographs and engravings of york and yorkshire and the work of book illustrators of the period 18001940. A delight to visit for both locals and tourists in one of the countrys most historically and culturally important cities. Our online shop remains open, and we can ship domestically and to most international destinations. A tiny new york town with not one, but 5 indie bookstores. I joined spelmans in 1979, becoming a partner in 1984, and since 2012 ive owned the business with my wife nicki i have served on the council of the antiquarian booksellers association, and was chairman of the aba rare book fair london from 20142018. The new york antiquarian book fair celebrates its 58th year in 2018.