Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. The past, present and future of torontos used and antiquarian bookstores they offer something the internet cant. 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. The best bookstores in toronto blogto toronto blog. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. The best used bookstores in toronto are the last bastions of vintage hard copy books. Independent bookstores turn the page the star toronto star. Pannonia bookstore toronto, on book store in toronto, ontario. The best bookstores in toronto dont just have the hottest new fiction or that next volume of game of thrones you swore youd read. Another story bookshop independent bookstore since 1987. Here is the best place for presenting rare, old, new and precious titles to buy them through the earth biggest persian online bookstore.
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Notes on the highway book shop, cobalt ontario conduitcanada. In a landscape of wellmaintained railroad museums, one of the toronto stars nominated 100 praiseworthy things carries next to no cultural monuments. The friends of tpl, south chapter, a volunteer organization that supports toronto public library, would like to inform you that our annual spring clearance book sale scheduled for thursday, march 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to staffing issues. New store opening jobs in toronto, on with salaries skip to job postings, search close. In february he will shutter his toronto used book store and an era of crusty bibliophilia will come to an end. In the age of kindle and kobo, these little shops are the. Jan 14, 20 besides this, there is practically no physical evidence of the highway book shops vibrant history. We are constantly seeking to purchase new and used books to add to our inventory. Ayerego books is a quaint bookstore on st clair avenue west. As well, we offer special shipping and delivery services for your next corporate event, workshop, or conference.
We offer a full auction consignment service designed for bibliophiles and rare book collectors aimed at helping you sell your fine antique books. This adorable book store in toronto has a vending machine. We are a used, rare and collectible bookstore located in london, ontario. Torontos best independent book store for new recommendations longtime bookseller ben mcnally is a favourite among torontos literary crowd, and his eponymous ben mcnally books is rightly regarded as one of the citys most sophisticated shops. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Stephen, the owner, has a love of odd books that never got wide releases or werent reprinted, peculiar subject matter, etc. The readings, festivals, book signings and other literary events happening for toronto s book lovers. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Acadia book store s online store has a great selection of art books, including monographs, photography, architecture and original graphics. Used book stores in north york i wanted to ask if anyone knows some good bookstores with large sections dedicated to used books in the north yorkthornhill area. Youll also find quirky gems, some of the best staff in.
Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Are there any foreign language bookstores in toronto that carry translation of english books e. We sell only first editions and the finest copies of rare and collectible childrens books. You might find books on victorian gynecology or a churchs publication on the vices present in toronto. More information about this and other great university of toronto sales will be published in june or july be sure to plan for one or more trips to toronto in the fall. Ulysses rare books formerly cathach books was founded by our late father, enda cunningham, back in 1969. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. Used books, used cds, dvds, vinyl in toronto at 2289 yonge st.
The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. There cannot be a compilation of toronto s best used book stores without mentioning bmv. The highway book store opened in 1957 as a profitoriented business. 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.
Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection. As a regular at the store, i figure i can explain a little more. This is a list of some book stores that handle science fiction, fantasy, and horror works. Book city has been owned by four generations of booksellers in the same family and have been opened since 1976, making book city of torontos local bookstore pioneers. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. You can use the form below to ask any question to ben and his knowledgeable staff and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Mcnally himself can often be found in the store, and is known to be a fount of wisdom regarding. Having operated shops on queen street west in downtown toronto since our founding in 1974, we closed the shop in march, 2014 and now operate from home in welland, ontario close to niagara falls, only two turns from toronto. Toronto, ontario toronto is the largest city in canada and the capital of the province of ontario. There is just something special about shopping for used books that i love, and was wondering if theres a good place in my area. We specialize in social sciences, history, and biographies, but we also have a wide range of other genres to cater all tastes, along with a wonderful selection of canadian fiction and poetry.
Canadas business book experts 4163627822 or toll free 18003871417. Books for business offers discounts on orders where multiple copies of a title are purchased. Locate and compare book stores in toronto on, yellow pages local listings. A rare book stores last chapter the globe and mail. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Specialties include 19thcentury literature, travel and exploration, and science and medicine. Your experience of toronto s musical culture depends somewhat on when you visit. Rare book dealer auction consignment for antiquarian books. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario. There cannot be a compilation of torontos best used book stores without mentioning bmv. Another story bookshop is focused on social justice and diversity, continuing the mission its founder established over 30 years ago.
The great escape book store offers a wide variety of new and used books in toronto s east end. I ranib ook is the first and best iranian online bookshop, supply, and great source of persian farsi books. You can buy donated items and materials withdrawn from the librarys collection. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Find shops in toronto, nsw using the local store shopping guide. Theatrebooks closing doors after 39 years the star. Shed a tear, toronto, as one more independent bookstore bites the dust. As experts in the field, we have been in business since 1977 and members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america since 1982.
Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Rare and antique books is a leading online book dealer specialising in highly collectable rare books, particularly classic, childrens and modern first editions. We have a dependable courier service for customers in the inner city and we ship canpar on wednesdays and fridays. All books are as described, have been collated and are guaranteed to be complete unless otherwise stated. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. At that time he was trading parttime and issuing catalogues only. Among the store s real finds, however, are its vintage art books, as well as prints, maps and other visual ephemera. At bmv bookstores, our mission is to search out unique finds wherever we can to bring you the finest books at affordable prices. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto. Acadia book stores online store has a great selection of art books, including monographs, photography, architecture and original graphics. William ashley china best selection of quality tableware.
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A handful of magical books in u of ts collection harbour an intricate, eyecatching secret. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of prints and maps available in north america. Acadia specializes in outofprint and antiquarian books. Across from idyllic trinity bellwoods on queen, this is the perfect place to pick up a book to flip through in the sunshine. Welcome to steven temple books steven temple books. 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. The best independent book stores in toronto now magazine. Order books ben mcnally books torontos most beautiful. 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. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. 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.
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