Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Most beautiful bookshops in washington culture trip. Books is the place to go if youre hoping to find a rare book, vintage map. This page lists the top college bookstores in washington dc. The store has one of the largest collections of used books in the world. Founded in 1980, bridge street books has been in operation longer than any other dc independent. We invite you to join the washington rare book group to learn more about the institutions and people who are involved in rare books in the metropolitan dc area. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The writings of george washington isbn 9781171509479 9781171509479 softcover, nabu press, 2010. Best 20 rare and used book dealers in washington, dc by. Located in eastern washington in the city of spokane, aunties bookstore has been providing book lovers with used and new books since 1978. This cafebookstore hybrid, the first of its kind in the district when it opened in 1976, is located in dupont circle and has been repeatedly referred to as an institution of dc over the years.
Recent posts march 2, 2020 march 2, 2020 wrbg uncategorized. Second story books has a rare book room for its more expensive and rare holdings, and mr. These 6 worldfamous monuments are undergoing some major renovations beth sawicki, rare staff 9. Fantom comics was established in 2005 with twin goals. Serving washington, dc 7032998406 already read used books, the independent used bookshop opened its doors to the public on duke street, just west of telegraph road on june 4, 2006.
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Discover literary treasures at new and used bookstores in washington, dc. From coolidge to harding, fdr to obama, thatcher and gorbachev. Top 10 best rare books in washington, dc updated covid19. To introduce this under appreciated yet quintessentially american art form to the public at large. Used, used book dealers, out of print books, books, rare, rare book dealers, bookstores, magazines.
They specialize in english and american literature, early travel. We are a bit swamped with emails at the moment, but are working steadily through them in the order received. Thomas heath of the washington post wrote about riverby books dc recently. Isbn 9780559700835 9780559700835 hardcover, bibliolife, 2008. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in rare books. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. The love of truth mark the boy cut illustrating the famous story of george washington and. Antiquarian book shop washington, district of columbia. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of hans tausig, who served as the inaugural chairman of rare book schools.
Over the course of her career, rebecca has sold shakespeare folios, first editions of newtons principia and darwins origin of species, and individual leaves from the gutenberg bible. Located in downtown olympia, the states capital, in the old olympia glass building, last word books is a multifaceted venue with an eclectic array of used and rare book offerings. Williams 3226 woodley rd nw washington, dc 200083334 2023337308. Find over 27 million businesses in the united states on the official yellow pages directory website.
University book store first opened for business on january 10, 1900 at the university of washington. Childrens books in the rare book division of the library of congress. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with two cozy floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books. Dec 19, 2014 between the many museum stores and its bounty of independent and used booksellers, washington, d. Washington rare book group we invite you to join the. Punch those digits into the searchandcomparison tool to find out if american university bookstore has the exact book you need in stock, how much it costs, and how to get it for. Quite cozy and they also have various prints, photos, etc. We began selling fiction and nonfiction in the 1930s and are the oldest independent bookstore in seattle. Stypeck is the president of second story books, inc. Enjoy craft cocktails and beer while reading one of your favorite authors, and know that time is not a factor. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. Best bookstores in washington independent book stores.
Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. Our first editions, rare, and medium rare books are available for purchase through this website. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Two bookstore locations in the washington metropolitan area featuring outof print, used and rare books in all subjects.
Two bookstore locations in the washington metropolitan area featuring outofprint, used and rare books in all subjects. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. The capitol hill store a few blocks from the supreme court doubles as the neighborhoods living room. It has been in operation since 1973 and is a member of the washington antiquarian booksellers association. The largest independent bookstore in the area, aunties is located in the heart of downtown in the historic liberty building. Click here to shop brige street books ecommerce page on. May 05, 2017 a real estate executive told investors this week that amazon has leased 10,000 square feet at 3040 m st.
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