Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. Current market values appraisals for insurance, probate or donation fee based handling. Our website does not get updated on a regular basis, therefore you should call 416 554 9017 or email ahead to ensure that the desired book s is still available. Antiquarian, used and rare books located on bank street in the glebe neighbourhood of ottawa, ontario, canada. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. The regency antique books family cares about your needs and your collection. Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other nonprofit organizations. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.
We recommend that you contact a reputable second hand book dealer or visit one of the following websites. Clements library for more information contact book fair director jay platt at 7349951891 or via email. Balfour books is toronto s favourite secondhand bookstore for art, photography, design, cooking, childrens books, philosophy and fiction of all kinds, including many rare and unusual hardcovers. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario. Antiquarian booksellers association of canada abebooks. With three locations, and thousands upon thousands of books at its largest store on bloor street covering four floors, it is truly the leviathan of the citys used bookstore landscape. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Contact editions is torontos largest used book store, specializing in rare. Were not just rare book dealers we offer a premium auction consignment service with heart. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and.
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. Back to the past collectibles is always on the hunt for pop culture treasures of all sorts, from comic books to rock posters, as well as coins and military items. We sell only first editions and the finest copies of rare and collectible childrens books. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in vintage rare and antiquarian books. Were a familyrun business with a passion for fine antiquarian books. Our members antiquarian booksellers association of canada. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Collections, antiquarian books, maps, prints, manuscripts, ephemera, photos and fine art. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. We have a longestablished reputation of easygoing professionalism, and maintain an eclectic, fresh collection including everything from first editions, fine bindings and antiquarian books, to indigenous studies, art, literature, and. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada.
Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Specialties include, canadiana, americana, travel and photography. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. The gtas only old paper and antiquarian book show, now in its convenient midtown toronto location. Located in the historic capitol building in the heart of downtown toronto, our open. Check back here for further details coming later this year.
Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. All books are as described, have been collated and are guaranteed to be complete unless otherwise stated. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. 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. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. There cannot be a compilation of torontos best used book stores without mentioning bmv. A rare and scarce copy of hans holbeins dance of death, dated 1803. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. Balfour books is toronto s favourite secondhand bookstore for art, photography, design, cooking, childrens books, philosophy and fiction of all kinds, including many rare.
Bernardi s antiques also participates in toronto antique shows. Collectors are sure to find a few surprises in our online listings by searching our collection of over 10,000 books, prints, and maps. Ive just acquired this valuable antiquarian book but its falling apart. Antiquarian booksellers association of canada members. We restore, buy and sell fine antique furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century to 1940s art deco period.
Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the beginning of the print era to the present. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. Tokyo international antiquarian book fair 2020 the booth that never was 30 books for the tokyo antiquarian book fair. And as is the case with all book dealers some of the books are rare. Having operated 3 stores at various times since 1966 the business has been entirely on line business since 1996. The old book and paper show sets up in the bright, easy to access and historical facility at wychwood barns. Nov 10, 2014 this past weekend the toronto international antiquarian book fair opened its second year at the art gallery of ontario, a step up from former digs at the metro toronto convention centre. Acadia specializes in outofprint and antiquarian books.
Specialties include 19thcentury literature, travel and exploration, and science and medicine. Stock includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, photographs, maps, posters and objects reflecting all aspects of. The abac also sponsors the toronto international antiquarian book fair to stimulate interest in book collecting by private collectors and public institutions. We send best wishes for health and fortitude to our customers, colleagues, and friends around the world, particularly those we will miss seeing in japan, and we look forward to communicating with you by phone and email. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Fishburn books specialists in judaica and hebraica. We buy collectibles well pay top dollar for your dusty treasures and were always buying. Heritage antique shows has concentrated mainly on single day shows where dealers set up early in the morning and pack up at the end of the day.
Found on the corner of spadina and sussex avenue, ten editions is the quintessential used bookstore filled with nooks, crannies and sliding ladders to reach the top shelves. A new bookseller, i deal in rare and unique antiquarian bindings, with focuses on theology, history, and classical literature. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. Founded in 1966, the antiquarian booksellers association of canada was founded works to foster interest in rare books and manuscripts and to maintain high standards in the antique book trade. The abac also sponsors the toronto international antiquarian book fair to stimulate interest in book collecting by private collectors and public. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Toronto antiquarian book fair, 317 dundas street west. To perform a search, please go to the top left of this page, or to the advanced search, and then key in the item in which you are interested in finding then hit go or search, and you will discover the items presently available in our online inventory. Balfour books is torontos favourite secondhand bookstore for art.
Founded in 1967, david mason books is one of the oldest antiquarian bookshops in canada. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. We are constantly seeking to purchase new and used books to add to our inventory. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario, canada. Customers are always welcome to call us directly with any inquiries about our stock.
Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Current market values appraisals for insurance, probate or donation fee based handling, storage, and conservation advice. Can you restore a rare book that would be valuable if it were in better condition. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york.
Acadia book stores online store has a great selection of art books, including monographs, photography, architecture and original graphics. We are long standing members of the antiquarian booksellers associaton canada abac. These are just a few of the types of books offered at this long running book fair. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto. Welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to vancouver island. Bison books old, rare and outofprint books bought and sold. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of prints and maps available in north america. We do restoration work on books worth several thousand dollars. Make sure to get out to the november 15, 2020 show. As part of army outfitters, we have been involved in the surplus and military antiques industry for more than 25 years in toronto, ontario canada and have established a reputation for high quality, authentic military collectibles ranging from modern day camouflage uniforms and associated kit to museum quality medals, headgearhelmets and uniform items that date. As experts in the field, we have been in business since 1977 and members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america since 1982. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. As one of the leading research libraries in north america, the fisher acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international significance.
Fishburn books specialises in rare and antiquarian judaica and hebraica. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, the toronto antiquarian book fair joins the prestigious california, new york and boston fairs on the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab north american calendar. Mason books abac is one of canadas foremost antiquarian book stores. I also sell japanese woodblock print books and antique prints. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient artifacts, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts. David mason books established in 1967, david mason books abac is one of canadas foremost antiquarian book stores. Today the company maintains a small inventory of carefully selected books from all categories. Established in 1967, david mason books abac is one of canadas foremost antiquarian book stores. The toronto antiquarian book fair will be held at the art gallery of ontario, november 911, 2018. The book not mad will be bringing plenty of material to the old book and paper show. The best used bookstores in toronto blogto toronto blog. Among the bindings and prints i will be bringing, some highlights will include.
It serves the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the. Rowling to harper lee, we deliver the most desirable first editions and signed firsts at a fraction of their market value. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Located in the historic capitol building in the heart of downtown toronto, our open shop boasts one of the largest selections of fine and rare books in the country. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa booksellers abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. In 2020 heritage antique shows will have 20 single day antique shows. Tucked away in a heritage office building in torontos downtown. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Rare books is the lower mainlands only antiquarian bookshop. Nov 05, 2015 this weekend, the toronto antiquarian book fair returns to the art gallery of ontario, bringing with it a renewed sense of hope for rare book dealers and collectors alike.
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