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The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book. Detering book gallery, the big usedbook emporium on bissonnet that closed in 2004. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. San francisco more than 450 antiquarian book dealers in at least 26 countries pulled their books off an amazon subsidiary on monday, an impromptu protest after the site abruptly said it. We deal in a wide range of new, second hand, antiquarian christian books and ephemera. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in. Ive just acquired this valuable antiquarian book but its falling apart. Can you restore a rare book that would be valuable if it were in better condition. Find medicine from online booksellers and bookstores specializing in medicine.
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Inscribed by authors vg hardcover, early but not the first edition, inscribed on the dedication page by the author for an. A second survey of dealers appeared in the winter, 1990 issue of the watermark. 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. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. The texas booksellers association is a group of independent booksellers and other bookrelated businesses focused in texas. We are especially interested in pre1800 material, fine bindings and sets, important illustrated works, limited edition, fine press books, signed books, illuminated and text manuscripts. Book dealers black owned book dealers in houston on. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades. Oct 17, 2007 detering book gallery, the big used book emporium on bissonnet that closed in 2004. New, used and rare christian books and bibles puritan. Ben kinmont is an antiquarian bookseller specializing in 15th to 19th century books about food and wine.
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Oscar graham, longtime manager at detering, is a genial and knowledgeable guide to the world of rare. Rare book dealers in houston, tx results 1 20 of 273 switch to map. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair.
February 09, 2018 51st california international antiquarian book fair. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. We have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the fifteenth to the twentyfirst centuries. Mar 17, 2019 there are countless books at the annual new york international antiquarian book fair, of course, but also ephemera of all kinds. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world.
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