Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Its 30,000 used and rare volumes range from general to scholarly interest, with strong sections on history, biography, and science. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. One of the oldest and largest used bookstores in america, the brattle book. Through his frequent lectures, ken gloss, owner of bostons brattle book shop and an antiques roadshow appraiser. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. We may make an offer to purchase a book at a certain price, but this is not an appraisal or estimate of its retail value. Boston rare maps specializing in antique american maps.
Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. Sneab was born in 2014, as an expanded incarnation of massachusetts and rhode island antiquarian booksellers, which began in 1976. A complete run of all 33 issues of the rare satirical catalan serial, bound in one volume, each issue circa 4 pp. The monthly auctions near boston, ma held by kaminski auctions often features rare coins, stamps, and ephemera. Of course, the cover of a book can be a great indicator as to what its value might be, but its not the whole story.
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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. Raven used books specializes in carefully selected scholarly and literary books. The 9 best independent bookstores in boston culture trip. We look at books in store monday through saturday from 9. The greater boston area is full of great used and antiquarian bookstores. Find book dealers used and rare in boston, ma on yellowbook. It is a virtual treasure trove, selling fine used and rare. Kaminski auctions monthly estate auctions offers dealers and collectors around new england a selection of rare coins, stamps and ephemera. We will continue to assess the situation as it evolves and let you know if anything changes in our approach. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Business, finance and the law these collections will delight the collector and the financier alike, ranging the gamut of legal treatises to the history of economic thought.
The bryn mawr book store, founded in 1971, is one of the few remaining used bookstores in the boston area. 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. We include open shops, and others who sell by appointment, mail, catalog, online or at book fairs. Buddenbrooks has one of the finest collections of landmark, rare books and manuscripts in the world. When collecting old books, thats only partially true. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Southern new england booksellers encompasses connecticut, massachusetts and rhode island. Used and specialty bookstores in the greater boston area. Youre responsible for getting the book there in one piece, so take the time to wrap it well.
Whether you are cleaning out the garage or repurposing your library, we offer an expedient means to putting your books cash value back into your pocket. We also provide experienced book and paper conservation and we often construct custom boxes and other types of protective enclosures for our customers. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Top 10 best rare books in cambridge, ma last updated april.
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Silver, gold and ancient coins also bring top dollar at our auctions. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. They also belong to the southern new england antiquarian booksellers. Cash4yourbooks is a fast and easy way to turn old books into cash. The boston book company, established in 1979, is a general antiquarian bookshop selling rare books and manuscripts to private collectors and institutions.
The humanities department has resources to help you find out. We perform appraisals, we offer assistance in collection development and we are always interested in purchasing fine books, either single volumes or libraries. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Owned and operated by anne and david bromer, who have been in the business of fine books for over half a century, bromer booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Mawr book store, seven stars, bromer booksellers, boston book company. We stock about 15,000 books and turn over of them every month that is 1200 new books every week. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. It is a virtual treasure trove, selling fine used and rare books at reasonable prices. If you would like to contact us for any reason, please fill out the form to the right. When you choose us, we will help you get the most out of your items in a timely manner, removing stress in what can often be a difficult time. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world.
We try to keep our prices within check of the value of them elsewhere. Alternatively, feel free to contact us using one of the methods listed below. Dealer of rare and unusual antique maps and important prints depicting all periods of american history, specializes in buying and selling. Best used bookshops in new england 2012 saving the rural new england bookshop is more than a pastime for richard f. Find used and rare books local business listings in and near springfield, ma. Especially strong categories include philosophy, social theory, art and architecture, music, history, classical studies, science, religion, literature and more.
George emery littlefield 1900, early boston booksellers 16421711, boston. The specific price depends on the book, author, subject, and condition. Then and now in 1964, while anne bromer was enrolled in the library science program at simmons college, students in her rare books course visited the library at williams college, whose special collections form the finest holdings in an undergraduate institution. We are always seeking individual rare stamps, or entire collections both american and foreign. The current owners are keeping a 48year tradition alive at the henniker book farm, which is just five minutes from new england college. Our shop is located at 9 west street in bostons downtown crossing. We buy used and rare books in all fields, from single volumes to large collections. Please note that we do not buy books from people under 18 years of age. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Besides selling books on line, we operate a retail shop in boston, ma, that is open to the public and issue catalogs of books about japan and east asia, with an. Boston book company, 705 centre street, jamaica plain, ma, 02. We have a public shop in historic newburyport, massachusetts which we invite you to.
Massachusetts antique dealers, sellers, collectors and buyers. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every country in the world. Some books we may have to offer less for if they are being sold online for low prices. Sell your books i cannot live without books thomas jefferson. Boston book company helen kelly and charles vilnis 705 centre street, boston, ma 02. A cloth folder, approximately 10 x 14, when open displaying a sample cover poster for the periodical for sale here, including a mounted gelatine photograph detail of richardsons austin hall at harvard specimen of gelatine plate, issued with the gelatine edition.
We are especially interested in pre1800 material, fine bindings and sets, important illustrated works, limited edition, fine press. Fine quality antique and victorian jewelry, rare estate jewelry, art deco and art noveau jewelry, vintage mexican silver jewelry plus signed and unsigned vintage fine and costume. Our shop is located at 9 west street in boston s downtown crossing. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. A striking tour of the creatures lost and found on a changing planet, our upcoming exhibition pairs books and etchings by d. Its hard to know where to start and theres no computer system to track book availability but the selection is phenomenal and youre sure to find a book that reflects your literary interests. Due to the covid19 situation the bryn mawr bookstore is closed, as of march 14, 2020. The book shed has thrived in this town of fewer than a thousand residents by attracting usedbook buyers to the 15,000 handpicked volumes of. Find book dealers used and rare in massachusetts on yellowbook. Best used bookshops in new england 2012 new england today. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Generally the raven pays between 12% to 20% of the cover price. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
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