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Welcome to the website of b street books, abaailab. John windle antiquarian bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval. The northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. We specialize in first editions of english and american literature, literary letters and manuscripts, livres dartistes and illustrated books, and also carry a variety of interesting and rare books and manuscripts in other fields. Valhalla fine and rare books in san francisco, ca valhalla fine and rare books in san francisco, ca. John windle antiquarian bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century. One enters first into a large room with oak flooring and antique bookcases filled with fine and rare books, mostly dealing with the history of california and the. Click on any image below to find out more about what makes these books so extraordinary. San francisco has been the home of literary greats like jack kerouac, allen ginsburg, and many others.

The distinctive appearance of the books also attracts many artists and design professionals looking for inspiration. Though many sellers of rare books put out catalogs, which include prices, buyers would have to accumulate many to get a true market price for a particular book. Each book in the shop is hand selected with the intention of offering books of the highest standard representing world culture, the arts, literature, the humanities and social sciences. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. The rare book hub formerly known as the americana exchange is a website for the buying, selling and collecting of rare and antiquarian books. Top 10 best rare books in san francisco, ca last updated april. European literature, fine and designer bindings, americana particularly california and hawaii, travel, music, etc.

The joy luck club by amy tan, tales of the city by armistead maupin, the maltese falcon by dashiell hammett, pac heights by. All first editions are first printings unless otherwise specified. Results for rare book dealers in san francisco, ca. The first two decades of this century are on track to match the worst droughts that the american west has experienced in 1,200 years, a new study finds. Established in 1981 in san francisco, we specialize in books and ephemeral.

Goldwasser rare books 5 third street, suite 530 san francisco, ca 94103. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. The registered agent on file for this company is bruce e mckinney and is located at 2723 pacific avenue, san francisco, ca 94115. Youll find some of the most niche bookstores in the country right here in san francisco. We are located in san francisco and would like to become your science fiction, fantasy and horror location. Established in 1982 by current deputy chairman ellanor notides, the office actively advises clients on the buying and selling of artwork, jewellery, watches, furniture, and more. Copperfields used and rare books abebooks petaluma, ca. And if you have valuable books or manuscript materials that you want to sell, youll find us eager buyers. 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. Rare books by major authors are accompanied by collectible editions with unusual cover art.

Argonaut book shop 786 sutter street san francisco, ca 94109. Forest books is a family run, used and rare bookshop that offers a curated selection of exceptional books. New way to sell old, rare books antiquarian booksellers. Whether youre new to the city or have been around since 1849, these are the san francisco books you cant miss. California, rest of the west sinking into a rare mega. For a limited time, they are offering new members two audiobooks for the price of one with 100% of the proceeds going to green apple. Argonaut book shop an antiquarian book shop in san francisco.

Dick to dashiell hammett, kayo books is a collectors bonanza. Come visit us to find more great used books, or visit one of the eight copperfields books new stores for the latest books and magazines. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is c4126594. Best 30 book dealers used rare in san francisco, ca with. Dec 30, 20 16 books to read if you love san francisco. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Rare book dealers in san francisco, ca ask for free quotes. The booth that never was 30 books for the tokyo antiquarian book fair. California rare book school is a continuing education program dedicated to providing the knowledge and skills required by professionals working in all aspects of the rare book community, and for students interested in entering the field. Welcome to the website of john windle antiquarian bookseller. Best books set in san francisco score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.

Abaa northern california chapter antiquarian booksellers. We specialize in first editions, rare books and manuscripts from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, with a strong emphasis on english and american literature. We specialize in used, new and rare science fiction, fantasy and horror. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn.