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Established in 1967, david mason books abac is one of canadas foremost antiquarian book stores. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. This is also the category for truly rare cookbooks, and for those historic cookbooks with fairly limited first editions that are very difficult to find. This process gives the new hinge good strength, while making the book once again. We buy any time we are open up to 1 hour before store closing. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library.
Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books. As part of army outfitters, we have been involved in the surplus and military antiques industry for more than 25 years in toronto, ontario canada and have established a reputation for high quality, authentic military collectibles ranging from modern day camouflage uniforms and associated kit to museum. As the bible is a historical book, some antique bibles are hundreds of years old. Current market values appraisals for insurance, probate or donation fee based handling. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Youre responsible for getting the book there in one piece, so take the time to wrap it well.
The university of toronto library does not have a book appraisal service. If a book was in excellent condition when you shipped it, but it arrived in fair condition, youre going to be paid the fair book rate. Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection. After georges death in 2005, his daughter ann maroe took over and has continued in bringing to its customers rare, unusual, one of a kind books and ephemera.
Book buyers should offer to pick up the tab for the shipping costs. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario. Balfour books is torontos favourite secondhand bookstore for art. Best place to sell books in toronto bmv bookstores. We provide antique gun prices and pictures of each antique firearm we sell. We offer a full auction consignment service designed for bibliophiles and rare book collectors aimed at helping you sell your fine antique books. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. When the old hemp cords have broken, and the leather is weak from age, the boards will not stay intact.
No appointment is necessary, but if you have more than 2 boxes of books or cddvds, please call us before you bring them in. If you are not an antiquarian book collector, please note that antiquarian books are not old or used books. Located in the historic capitol building in the heart of downtown toronto, our open shop boasts one of. Whether you recently acquired an antique bible or it has been passed down in your family from generation to. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to vancouver island.
By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. The selection available is fantastic, the staff is friendly and the charming wooden. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We buy and sell antiquarian, outofprint and used books.
At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. A word of warning though make sure they are in good condition or dont even bother. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the. One of our buyers will look through your items and make a cash offer for what we think we. Contact editions is torontos largest used book store, specializing in rare. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. Bernardi s antiques also participates in toronto antique shows. Unfollow rare books canada to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Members of this association are isolated to the following states. Our store in toronto is best known for vintage engagement rings, fine antique and estate jewellery, modern and custom design jewellery. Located in the historic capitol building in the heart of downtown toronto, our open shop boasts one of the largest selections of fine and rare books in the country. Heres where to sell used books, whether online or inperson. Collectors are sure to find a few surprises in our online listings by searching our collection of over 10,000 books, prints, and maps. Illinois, massachusetts, new york, pennsylvania, rhode island, and south carolina. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.
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Our auction consignment service is especially helpful for bibliophiles interested in consolidating or liquidating antique book collections. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of prints and maps available in north america. The books that are in the best condition often have plastic wrapped covers to preserve them better for their next buyer. 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 books is still available. The 10 best ontario antique stores with photos tripadvisor. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. We can also lay a flat cotton cord color matched to the leather, to partially hide the break. For larger collections, our buyer can travel to you. Stop the guess work hunting for toronto antique shops.