Rare book buyers melbourne

We have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the fifteenth to the twentyfirst centuries. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. Our store we have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the fifteenth to the twentyfirst centuries. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Melbournes best secondhand bookstores the urban list. Book buyers should offer to pick up the tab for the shipping costs.

But whether you are a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, melbourne still has a wealth of stores to. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Welcome to the website of kay craddock antiquarian bookseller. The best place to find a literary treasure is in an faba bookstore welcome to the digital home of the best booksellers in florida. Kenneth hince books, suppliers of secondhand, old, rare and fine books, melbourne, australia, used, out of print, rare and antiquarian books, first editions. We have extensive experience in buying and selling choice antiquarian books. Our team goes to work to best represent your rare book to worldwide bidders. Strengths of the collection include printing history, greek and roman classics, private presses, english literature, social and political thought, childrens books. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language. Sell antique books fine antiquarian book consignment at. Mar, 2017 if youre looking to thin out a book collection or make some easy money, here are your best bets for selling your unwanted used books online. We no longer offer paid appraisals or estimates of valuations for tax or insurance purposes. Fine and rare books, australiana, colonial prints, photographs, early maps. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare.

While we stock books on most subjects, there is a strong emphasis on literature, music, the. Sending us a list of titles and dates as well as any photos is often a good place to start. 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. Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare. Submit your book s use our submission tool to provide the details needed to start the consignment process. Youre responsible for getting the book there in one piece, so take the time to wrap it well. We specialize in books, maps, photographs and prints relating to. Rare books florida antiquarian booksellers association. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. There are stores that buy and sell old magazines as well as private collectors who are sometimes willing to pay for rare magazines or news articles depicting certain events or celebrities.

While the number of melbourne bookshops has decreased in recent years, we remain one of only five unesco cities of literature for a reason. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. Mar 04, 2020 the monetary value of a book, like other commodities, depends on supply and demand. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. For young collectors up to the age of 35 living in the greater brisbane region. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Rare, antiquarian and out of print books grants bookshop. The rare book gallery is closed this week because of covid19 shutdowns, so i will discuss at home the ultimate homeschooling book a 1579 copy of roger aschams the scholemaster. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of the top four prices achieved at auction for printed australiana, a feat achieved by no other auction house. Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. With over 50 free events at locations all over the melbourne area this is our fifth year and it gets bigger and better every year. We offer a free worldwide search service and secure online shopping and also provide a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. Old florida book shop antique and rare books, prints. While we cannot make legal appraisals, we do offer free evaluations for rare books, and can make immediate cash offers if you wish to consider selling them.

Old florida book shop antique and rare books, prints, maps. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books, and this remains at the heart of the berkelouw operation. For 30 years we have bought and sold books of merit. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century.

We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. About faba high standards of excellence the florida antiquarian booksellers association is dedicated to enhancing the business of buying and selling rare and unusual books, vintage photographs, antique maps and ephemera by promoting high standards of excellence in the industry. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. We provide secure ordering through ssl secure sockets layer.

We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. We will go over your list and contact you if we identify any rare books or manuscripts our customers want. A book that is very rare, in the sense that very few if any other copies are known, but which is not desired by book buyers, would probably have little monetary value. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Find hordern house rare books on facebook follow hordern house rare books on twitter follow hordern house rare books on instagram. Many of our clients are trying to consolidate book collections to clear shelf space, prepare for a move, or liquidate their collections after retirement.

Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed in four rooms on the ground floor. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. The program will be presented by both regular and new mrbw partners. Florida antiquarian booksellers association members can help you find the titles that are missing in your collection or provide help and advice in the care of books you already own. Auction consignment is the ideal choice for those looking to consolidate or liquidate collections of fine antique books. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Sell antique books fine antiquarian book consignment at auction. We are also happy to meet you if you wish to stop by by appointment only. Florida antiquarian booksellers association rare books. Peter arnold rare books was established in melbourne in 1969 and our shop is in. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books. Rare book dealer auction consignment for antiquarian books. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic.

Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. He was the tutor of the young princess and future queen elizabeth i. Rare books at the university of melbourne holds a significant collection of books, journals and ephemera, about 250,000 items. Here are eight of melbourne s best secondhand bookstores, where you can flick through dusty and dogeared novels to your hearts content. Welcome owned and operated by ben weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, heritage book shops inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Melbourne rare book week is happening again this year from 1424 july 2016. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slowbookshop, established in 1986. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. Alices bookshop, 629 rathdowne street, carlton north, melbourne, victoria 3054 australia.

Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. The monetary value of a book, like other commodities, depends on supply and demand. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Grants bookshop antiquarian, rare and out of print books. Sep 29, 2018 before heading off to the recycle bin, consider that you might be able to sell some of those old magazines or newspapers for cash. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Can you restore a rare book that would be valuable if it were in better condition.

Our stock includes classic literature, modern literature, art. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book, or written by a. Welcome to the website of hordern house rare books. If a book was in excellent condition when you shipped it, but it arrived in fair condition, youre going to be paid the fair book rate. The 6 best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Before heading off to the recycle bin, consider that you might be able to sell some of those old magazines or newspapers for cash. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. We have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from. Old florida book shop is an antique book store specialized in buying and selling old and rare books and prints, vintage magazines and historical maps. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images.