Antiquarian Booksellers Association
This British association was founded in 1906 and is the oldest of its kind in the world. The original ABA is the senior trade body for dealers in antique and rare books, as well as manuscripts and similar items in the British Isles. Its membership is also international. Membership is highly selective, and is based on a strict criteria of integrity, expertise, and experience. Members observe the highest professional and ethical standards and work to foster mutual trust and respect with the public. To find out more about the ABA visit their website at www.aba.org.uk. Visit Antiquarian Booksellers Association online
Adrian Harrington Rare Books
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
Adrian Harrington began trading in 1971, as part of Harrington Brothers in the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's fashionable King's Road. He moved to Kensington Church Street in 1997, and in 2014 Adrian relocated to the historic Hall's Bookshop in…
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Al's Old & New Book Store, LLC
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Wichita, Kansas, United States
Al's Old & New Books has been in business for over 60 years in Wichita. We specialize in rare and out of print books.
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Angelika C J Friebe Ltd.
dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom
I have been dealing in antique maps and prints since 2008, working for The Map House, Robert Frew Ltd and Clive A. Burden Ltd in London as well as for Francois Girand and Louis Loeb Larocque in Paris. I started…
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Antiquates Ltd
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Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Mail Order and Internet, but in normal times we have an antiquarian bookshop in the Dorset countryside.
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Ash Rare Books
London, none, United Kingdom
Ash Rare Books. Founded in 1946 and long one of London's more interesting small book businesses. Owned and run by Laurence Worms, former President of the ABA.
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Ashton Rare Books ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
We trade as a family-run internet business in Market Harborough in the heart of the Midlands. We have over 10 years experience of collecting and selling a range of genres, specialising in iconic modern fiction and children's titles. Please feel…
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Bernard Quaritch Ltd
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London, none, United Kingdom
One of the world's oldest and best-known firms of booksellers, Bernard Quaritch Ltd has been dealing in rare books and manuscripts of all periods and in all subjects since 1847.
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Besleys Books
BECCLES, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Besleys Books - we a family run business with over 40 years experience in the booktrade. Internet only - books not stored at premises, no callers please.
Book Beat
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Oak Park, Michigan, United States
Book Beat is an independently owned store since 1982, we are a general bookshop specialized in fine art, photography and children's books. We also sell greeting cards, African sculpture, folk art, and objects d'art. We are open 6 days a…
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Boston Rare Maps
Southampton, Massachusetts, United States
Boston Rare Maps specializes in important, rare and unusual maps depicting all periods of American history. We also offer American historical prints, city views, and a growing selection of illustrated broadsides. We serve both private collections and institutional map collectors,…
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Bow Windows Bookshop
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Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Bow Windows Bookshop has a large general stock of old and fine books and maps. Owned in partnership by Ric Latham and Jonathan Menezes, we buy and sell all manner of titles from early leatherbound volumes to modern first editions.…
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Bryars and Bryars
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London, none, United Kingdom
Our shop is located in Cecil Court, a charming Victorian backwater in the heart of London's theatreland which boasts over 20 specialist book, map and print shops. Open: Mon-Sat 11-6. Nearest tube: Leicester Square (Exit 1, Charing Cross Road south,…
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C.Arden Bookseller
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Around 10,000 books for sale through our bookroom on Forest Road, Hay-on-Wye. We're happy to view and buy books in our specialisms.Located in Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’, our focus is on natural history, including the Collins' New Naturalist series,…
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Caerwen Books
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia
Specialists in Childrens and Science fiction. Visitors by appointment only
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Canterbury Book Store
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Escanaba, Michigan, United States
The Canterbury Book Store is a small, independent book store in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We sell most of our books out of the physical store itself, but sometimes we come across an older or rarer title that might benefit from…
Deborah Coltham Rare Books Ltd
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom
Specialist dealer in rare Antiquarian Books on science and medicine.
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Donya's Buy the Book
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Fort Mohave, Arizona, United States
Donya's Buy the Book is a used bookstore in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Notary Public and faxing services are also available during regular business hours. Donya's sells used books, DVD's, VHS tapes, audio books on CD and cassette and book accessories.
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E. C. Rare Books
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Specializing in Fine Bindings, Children's Illustrated, Fore-edge paintings, Sets, voyages and classic literature.
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Fine Book Cellar ABA ILAB PBFA
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
We are an online book store specialising in modern first editions and are a full member of the ABA, ILAB and PBFA. Visit our website at www.finebookcellar.com.
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Forest Books
Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Interesting and unusual Antiquarian Books on all subjects.
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Foster Books
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London, none, United Kingdom
We are in each day processing internet and mail orders with daily collections. We use Royal Mail, Hermes and UPS for UK deliveries, USPS and UPS / FedEx for the USA. European deliveries are usually Royal Mail or Parcelforce and…
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Harrison-Hiett Rare Books
STAVENISSE, none, Netherlands
Harrison-Hiett is a small, family run business. Formerly based in Dorset, we are Brexit refugees, and have re-located our business in the Netherlands. We now spend our time visiting and exhibiting at fairs throughout Europe. Do come and say hello…
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Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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London, London, United Kingdom
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the…
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Hyraxia
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Specialist Bookseller dealing in modern first editions and rare books.
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James Gray Bookseller
PRINCETON, Massachusetts, United States
For the last 30 years I have been selling Early Printed Books.I have a daily rare book blog at www.Jamesgray2.wordpress
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James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York, United States
Founded in 1978 by James Cummins, the firm has grown to include two New Jersey locations as well as the main store at 699 Madison Avenue (between 62nd and 63rd Streets) in New York City.Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m.…
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James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA.
Leicester, none, United Kingdom
James M Pickard (Rare Books) is proud to be a full member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA).
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John Atkinson Books
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Offering rare and unique signed books not available elsewhere with constant changes in stock. Our showroom holds 100 rare first editions
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John Drury Rare Books
Manningtree, Essex, United Kingdom
John Drury Rare Books was founded by David Edmunds in 1971. We have been a member of the ABA and ILAB for over 30 years. The firm has always specialised in antiquarian and rare books, pamphlets and broadsides mainly printed…
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John Price Antiquarian Books
LONDON, none, United Kingdom
I work from home, but I am happy to see customers at almost any time by appointment.
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John Randall (Books of Asia)
Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom
John Randall has been selling rare and scholarly books on Asia since 1978. We hold more than 30,000 titles warehoused in East Sussex.We issue regular email catalogues in our Orientalia series on India & Pakistan, the Islamic World, Southeast Asia,…
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John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Laurel, Maryland, United States
John W. Knott, Jr., BooksellerABAA/ILABFine First Editions
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Kayleighbug Books
CEDAR GROVE, West Virginia, United States
Selling online since 1998.
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Krul Antiquarian Books
Hoofddorp, none, Netherlands
We specialize in old and rare books on voyages, travel, colonial and maritime history and original photographs of the 19th & 20th century. We offer digital catalogues relating to our specialities several times a year. If you also would like…
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La Playa Books
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San Diego, California, United States
La Playa Books is a used, new and antiquarian brick and mortar shop located in San Diego, CA. We specialize in history, literature and the sciences. We've been open since 2016.
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Lucius Books
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York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Our shop is located in central York within a stones throw of the historic Micklegate Bar and walls. We are open seven days a week and carry a high quality stock specialising in but not limited to first editions, signed…
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M.Pollak Antiquariat - Est.1899
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Tel-Aviv, none, Israel
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the Holy Land and the Middle East, Judaica, Zionism,…
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Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
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Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom
We are close to the beach and the wonderful Snowdonia National Park. Dealing in Fine & Rare Antiquarian books in the heart of North Wales. We have a general stock of rare books, which include, but are not limited to:…
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McBride Rare Books
New York, New York, United States
We specialize in American history, focusing on unique and eclectic materials such as archives, broadsides, vernacular photography, and interesting or unusual imprints. Particular fields of interest include Western Americana and Latin America.
McNaughtan's Bookshop
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Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Established in 1957, McNaughtan's Bookshop is the oldest surviving secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in Scotland. Located in the basement of a listed 1820s tenement building at the top of Edinburgh's Leith Walk, we are the only open shop in Edinburgh…
Michael Graves-Johnston
London, London, United Kingdom
Since its foundation in 1978, Michael Graves-Johnston Antiquarian Books has established itself as a leading authority on rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts and photographs relating to Africa, the Pacific, and tribal and ancient civilisations.
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P & B Rowan
Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Founded in 1973 P. & B. Rowan is a husband and wife team working from private premises and specializing in books and manuscripts on Ireland, Irish History & Culture, History of Ideas (including the Sciences, Medicine, Economics, Philosophy, etc), Travels…
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Paul Foster Books
London, none, United Kingdom
Book room open strictly by appointment only. Established in 1990.
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Peter Ellis bookseller
LONDON, none, United Kingdom
A shop in one of the last remaining bookselling enclaves of London, with a carefully selected stock of modern first editions, art and illustrated books, travel literature and other subjects. Known for books in fine condition.
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Peter Harrington
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London, none, United Kingdom
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market…
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Pickering & Chatto, Antiquarian Booksellers
London, none, United Kingdom
Pickering & Chatto has been dealing in rare books for the best part of two centuries. Since 2014 we have been based in the vestry of St. Clement's Church in the City of London, and have a stock of some…
Picture This Gallery
Sunningdale, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Picture This Gallery is based in the UK. We deal in fine and rare books, as well as vintage posters and photography. We have a particular interest in Hong Kong, China and other Far East material. We also actively acquire…
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Pringle Booksellers ABA ILAB PBFA
Edinburgh, none, United Kingdom
We have been established in Scotland's Capital City for twenty years and trade mainly from our retail premises as well as exhibiting at a number of Book Fairs throughout the year. We stock a wide range of books. We are…
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Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive…
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Richard C. Ramer Old & Rare Books
New York, New York, United States
We have been in business since 1969. We work from private premises, both in New York and in Lisbon, Portugal, and admit visitors by appointment. Online lists are issued regularly.
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Robert Temple Booksellers
LONDON, none, United Kingdom
Specialists in Antiquarian and modern literary first editions (including later printings with revisions or added matter). Mail order booksellers since 1976
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Roger J. Treglown.
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macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom
I have been selling books for 35 years, I am a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association ( ABA ) and abide by their Code of Good Practice.
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Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd
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Dulverton, none, United Kingdom
Traditional antiquarian and out of print books bought and sold.
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Scarthin Books ABA, ILAB
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Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Scarthin Books is based in a three-storey, 2000 sq.ft. shop overlooking the millpond which powered Arkwright's world's-first cotton mill in the hamlet of Scarthin in the village of Cromford, Derbyshire on the edge of England's first National Park, the Peak…
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Shapero Rare Books
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London, London, United Kingdom
Specialising in rare books on Travel & Voyages, Natural History, Literature (including modern first editions), Children's Books, Guide Books, Judaica & Hebraica, titles of Russian interest, and Islamica.
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Sophie Dupre
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Calne, none, United Kingdom
I specialise in Autograph letters, Manuscripts and signed photos in all fields. I am a member of the ABA, ILAB & PADA
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SOPHIE SCHNEIDEMAN RARE BOOKS
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LONDON, Greater London, United Kingdom
RARE BOOK AND PRINT SELLER FOR OVER 30 YEARS SPECIALISING IN PRIVATE PRESS & ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, ARTISTS' & FINE PRESS BOOKS, FINE BINDING, LETTERING, TYPOGRAPHY PRINTS &C WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT OR CHANCE 7 DAYS A WEEK, DAY &…
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Steve Liddle
Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Full time bookseller since 1982. Bookshops in Bristol and Bath ( as Patterson & Liddle )1982- 2006. Member ABA ILAB PBFA. Regular exhibitor at major UK bookfairs.
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SUSANNE SCHULZ-FALSTER RARE BOOKS
Woodstock , Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
I specialize in printed books and manuscripts in the humanities, with a special emphasis on the quirky, unusual and the beautiful. My stock is particularly strong on the European Enlightenment and the early industrial revolution, its philosophy, impact on commerce…
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Temple Rare Books
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Temple Rare Books is a division of Temple Bookbinders, which has been established for nearly twenty years. The bookshop is based within the bindery building. It is open between 10am and 4pm weekdays, any other times by appointment. All books…
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The Book Rack
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
A book lover's delight since 1976 and in the same place since 2002, The Book Rack offers used and new books in a wide variety of genres. Browse to your heart's content.
The Plantagenet King
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Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
The Plantagenet King is based in Canterbury in East Kent, England and are sellers of collectable and rare first edition books. We specialise in modern fiction, children's titles and 19th century literature. We welcome direct contact so if you would…
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Unsworth's Antiquarian Booksellers
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
We buy and sell collectable, rare and scholarly books from every century of printing and at all price levels. We hold old and modern volumes on all the Humanities, with an antiquarian focus on Early Printing, Greek & Latin Classics,…
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Voewood Rare Books
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Holt, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Simon Finch has been a Rare Book Dealer since 1980. He has had shops in Notting Hill Gate, Mayfair and Holt, Norfolk. His firm has handled a wide variety of material from the First Folio of Shakespeare to the wilder…
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Worlds End Bookshop (ABA, PBFA, ILAB)
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
At Worlds End Bookshop we offer a large and varied selection of mostly locally-sourced books on most subjects with especially strong holdings in Art, Philosophy, Travel, Jazz & Blues, and Modern First Editions. But to define us by these categories…
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Wykeham Books
LONDON, none, United Kingdom
We specialize chiefly in "books about books", the emphasis being on historical aspects of book collecting, production and distribution. A particular speciality is in bibliographies, of all subjects of interest to collectors, dealers and scholars, with several thousand bibliography titles…
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YJS BOXES OF BOOKS
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Our inventory offers a wide variety of interests: Rare and beautiful books, vintage as well as modern mysteries, thrillers, poetry, histories of people, places and things, all areas of politics, and curiosities ...... If more information is needed about any…
