We have over 20,000 antique stores and antique dealers listed from over 20 countries. There is one good bookstore in san jose i hit it a couple times a month. San francisco antique and design mall is the biggest antique mall in northern california. The bead, gemstone and jewelry findings section of the store has expanded with more new, vintage and antique beads and findings. Our san franciscobased gallery offers an extensive collection of 16th to 19th century antiquarian prints and maps including botanicals, architectural, birds, natural history, portraits and native americana. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The owner, tom reggiardo, has been in the antiques trade for more than 30 years. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. Reviews on rare book buyers in san francisco, ca brick row book shop, thomas a goldwasser rare books, green apple books, the booksmith, moes. Quality and value to the public and the interior design community since 1998.
Goldwasser has been a fulltime professional rare book dealer since 1974. 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 are founding members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, and we belong to. The best antique shops in san francisco foursquare. Catering to interior design professionals and discriminating individuals. 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. Continental, american modernism, midcentury antique furniture and decorative arts. Once keeper of an open shop, former abaa member and exhibitor at book fairs,we conceded to the forces of the marketplace and began online sales in 1995. With a huge selection of new and used cookbooks including a fantastic collection of california vintage cookbooks priced according to their rarity. We opened our doors in october 1997 with 75 dealers and today we currently have over 200 of san francisco s most professional antique specialists. Ioba virtual rare book fair as members of the independent online booksellers association we will be exhibiting in the ioba virtual rare book fair later this week, may 1517.
Argonaut book shop 786 sutter street san francisco, ca 94109 telephone. We have a large selection of decorative and collectible antique rugs. Specializing in as a lifelong collector and dealer in rare books, manuscripts, and autographs. Rare book dealers in san luis obispo, ca ask for free quotes. Top 10 best rare books in san francisco, ca updated covid19. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. A specialist in detective fiction, especially victorian and edwardian, we live in hope that persons of similar. If youre looking for a specific item, use our classifieds section to search through over 100,000 items.
Reviews on rare books in san francisco, ca john windle antiquarian bookseller, argonaut book shop, brick row book shop, thomas a goldwasser rare. I have been to many resort towns and never seem to see any. 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. Gallery has offered our clients the finest in antique prints and rare maps. We happily accept book donations, ensuring our generous donors that the works they have enjoyed throughout their lives will live on in the hands of new readers. Visit our booths and wander among the biggest collection of antiques and memorabilia under one roof. English antiques san francisco ca daniel stein antiques. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. We also have thousands of books in all other fields of interest. Best 30 book dealers used rare in san francisco, ca with. We opened our doors in october 1997 with 75 dealers and today we currently have over 200 of san franciscos most professional antique specialists. The northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association. Green apple books on the park 1231 9th avenue, sf ca 94122.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. I always feel a rush when i go there, and for the next few days i always feel good. Shop for oneofakind, vintage, midcentury modern and antique prints from the best dealers and stores in san francisco. Best 20 antique dealers in san francisco, ca by superpages. With a huge selection of new and used cookbooks including a fantastic collection of california vintage cookbooks priced according to their rarity omnivore is a home cooks dream. Argonaut book shop terms of sale visa, mastercard, american express, discover card, diner\s club, paypal, personal checks drawn on u. Thousands of antique and collectible dealers, with antiques for sale, antique auction and appraisal services. The best used bookstore in san francisco, and possibly the world, is kayo books at 814 post street between hyde and leavenworth. Antique dealers companies in san pedro, california manta.
A concise history and guide and historic walks in san francisco. The following is an informal listing of vintage paperback and pulp fiction dealers i have dealt with and can recommend. The abm isnt just my favorite book shop in town, its also an experience. As you approach the building done in traditional japanese architecture, complete with roof of blue tile imported from japan. Top 10 best rare book buyers in san francisco, ca updated. Top 8 best san francisco ca antique stores angies list. Welcome to the home of burnside rare books, sellers of fine, unusual, and important books. Bolerium is a member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Antique shops and malls in san francisco, california and surrounding areas. Javascript must be enabled to view this email address 415 4749067. Im sorry i cant remember the name, but it is located right across the little side street from the mcdonalds on the hiway into san jose from cabo. Established in 1981 in san francisco, we specialize in books and ephemeral.
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Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. A specialist in detective fiction, especially victorian and edwardian, we live in hope that persons of similar taste still exist. There are also listings for architectural salvage, vintage and antique building materials. I am really done with the tourist shops ive hauled home more than my share. Results for rare book dealers in san luis obispo, ca. Shop for oneofakind, vintage, midcentury modern and antique clocks from the best dealers and stores in san francisco. Silverleaf antiques and home furnishings is an upscale antique collective boutique with the biggest range of german dresden porcelain in the san. Sep 01, 2011 rand richards is a san franciscobased historian, author, and lecturer. Kayo books specializes in unusual, weird, rare, sexy and strange vintage paperbacks and is approximately 10,000 times. Find antique dealers in san francisco, ca on yellowbook. The shop is located near historic union square in downtown san francisco and. Interested in finding some of the paperback books like ive used for this line of postcards.
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