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Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. Specialising in new, out of print and antiquarian books of asian interest. Pine brook antique maps antique maps vintage maps old. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. Starting in 1986, we have been dealing in antique jewellery and fine modern jewellery, wrist watches, pocket watches and antique clocks, silver and objet dart, and have made a name as one of sydneys finest antique jewellery dealers, and are in the beautiful and historic queen victoria building in the heart of sydney, new south. The pages may have crinkled and yellowed, the leather binding may have soaked in oils and colors from peoples fingers over the years, and the whole book will permeate the scent of time. The fair was held in conjunction with sydney rare book week, organised jointly by the university of sydney and the state library of new south wales, in the week leading up to the book fair. We sell aviation books, magazines, and ephemera from all eras. We take care of everything including delivery of your purchase. Our stock extends from new books hot off the press to rare antiquarian volumes, including a wide variety of books published in many parts of the world, some of which are rarely seen outside of asia. Can you restore a rare book that would be valuable if it were in better condition. We have been dealing in antiques for several years and have grown rapidly by providing high quality antiques to our huge. One of the most important tips you can receive as a book collector or someone interested in vintage and antique books is to spend your life around books.
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Welcome to the website of hordern house rare books. Karen deakin antiques antique and vintage jewellery. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera, and out of print books. With more than 60 dealers set up under a ceiling of fairy lights, theres sure to be a decade, style or. The bookshop is located in the rocks, walking distance from the cbd. Sep 27, 2018 the best place to sell your antiques depends on where you are. Rare aviation books is an antiquarian bookshop in sydney, australia. John verhoeven has been buying antiques in sydney and around nsw since 1982. Antique bookcases fill a home with sophistication and oldworld charm. We purchased a significant collection of magic apparatus from the estate of keith abson 1912 1988 in the dusty streets of central victoria, a. Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. Also updated yearly, this book takes its name from the popular antique trader magazine that has been around for decades. Established since 1972, we provide our clients with a high level of knowledge and expertise in antique jewellery and decorative arts.
Kalmar antiques would like to welcome you to our website. Having operated 3 stores at various times since 1966 the business has been entirely on line business since 1996. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare. With more than 60 dealers set up under a ceiling of fairy lights, theres sure to be a decade, style or oddity that catches your antiquing eye. John verhoeven is an antiques dealer who makes selling your antiques and collectibles easy. We are a family business run by pam hanson, kate and michael holmes. A beautifully leather bound book or one with a pictorial gold leaf cover can form the basis for a really eyecatching shelf. Today the company maintains a small inventory of carefully selected books from all categories. In most cases, by selling to us, you may achieve higher prices than you might at auction because neither a sellers nor a buyers premium will be charged.
He has carried over his dedication to providing useful, accurate information from one publication to another. Although our office remains open, we are carefully observing current regulations, and an appointment will need to be made in order to visit. Vintage and antique books can be extremely valuable, providing you get the real deal. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011.
John verhoeven has been buying antiques in sydney and around nsw since 1982 john verhoeven is an antiques dealer who makes selling your antiques and collectibles easy. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Pine brook antique maps sells only original antique, vintage, old, historic maps from the 16th to the 19th century for collectors, interior decor or gifts. Our warehouse has a broad range of antiquities to browse. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Welcome to tresors, home of vintage and antique jewelry and collectibles. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Decorative visual appeal can increase a books value.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The association of australian and new zealand antiquarian booksellers. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. The key areas of interest were exploration, maps, australian ephemera and rare first editions. A few have phone numbers, most can be contacted online, or, you can write some of them a letter. Locate and compare antique dealers in sidney bc, yellow pages local listings. The best place to sell your antiques depends on where you are. Specialties include, canadiana, americana, travel and photography. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. The anzaab sydney rare book fair was held on 1st and 2nd november 2019 at maclaurin hall at the university of sydney. We purchased a significant collection of magic apparatus from the estate of keith abson 1912 1988 in the dusty streets of central victoria, a man stood in front of.
I recommend contacting the associations weve listed in the local antique dealers section of this article. Antiquarian books sold strongly, however books on books proved. If a book does not appear in any of the book auction records it may still have value, but more likely it probably has little or no monetary value. Love vintage books is the trading name for somerset house books a retailer of quality rare and secondhand collectible books. Our august 24 th sale featured our usual eclectic mix of material, ranging from highly collectible autographs and rare australiana, to maps and ephemera. Because antiques and interiors have made shopping for antiques on line safe and easy.
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