Clicking on the dots will bring you to the entry in the nhaba brochure page for that town. There have been two highly significant finds of antiquarian books in new hampshire in recent years, but a prelude is necessary. Value of old and rare books discussed wednesday concord, nh. Boston book company helen kelly and charles vilnis 705 centre street, boston, ma 02 phone. Indeed, it makes sense that a book such as the one that i found in the watkinson library was associated with a business that dealt with rare books. Antiquarian bookstore 1070 lafayette rd portsmouth, nh book. American antiquarian society internet site accessed 22 october 20. Title link water street bookstore address 1 125 water st. Located a few minutes away from new england college, the henniker book farm features more than 30,000 volumes in its carefully groomed collection all watched over by toby, the bookshop dog.
Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book. Fine bindings, book arts and bookplates, american, english and continental. A history of the keene police department keene benevolent association, 1995. Booksellerspublishers in the granite state, center for the.
Ben kinmont is an antiquarian bookseller specializing in 15th to 19th century books about food and wine. Antiquarian book dealers in nh typically have access to a remarkable flow of interesting antiquarian material simply not seen or available outside the new england region. New hampshire antiquarian booksellers association in dover. Big or small, focused or eclectic, bookstores are entertainment, education, relaxation, and inspiration all at once. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines. Best bookstores in new hampshire independent book stores.
The company, located in new havens northern suburb of woodbridge, is also a member of the southern new england antiquarian booksellers. The publishing arm of bondcliff books, founded in 1997 by mike dickerman, typically introduces two or three new titles each year. The vermont antiquarian booksellers association is an organization of booksellers from the state of vermont. New england is blessed by many wonderful bookstores, and yes, i like them all.
The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections of used books, outofprint books, rare books, and. Yankee magazine editors choice award for best of new england 2015, the brattle book shop is one of americas oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores. The new hampshire antiquarian booksellers association. New hampshire antiquarian booksellers association is a new hampshire domestic nonprofit corporation filed on june 11, 2019.
Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. Hampshire bookshop become the nonevil of rare books. Indeed, it makes sense that a book such as the one that i found. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. Eyes of the owl great books from new hampshire promptly. The registered agent on file for this company is not available. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book trade in the us. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Baldface books in dover, new hampshire, is closing its. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The companys filing status is listed as good standing and its file number is 8237. Once you have been recommended a dentist, move to check on their academic.
American antiquarian society genealogy familysearch wiki. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. Publishers of the used book lovers guide series, a unique series of six fact filled regional guides to over 6,000 used, rare and antiquarian book dealers by david s. Northern new england book fair everett arena 15 loudon road 6038017176 exit 14 off i93.
Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse. The history and science sections are particularly robust, but. Lesser fine antiquarian books llc has been a member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Best independent bookstores in new england where are the best independent bookstores in new england. Its 30,000 used and rare volumes range from general to scholarly interest, with. Antiquarian book dealers in nh typically have access to a remarkable flow of interesting antiquarian material simply not seen or available outside the new. The listings include the booksellers address, phone number, shop hours and location, email or web site links if applicable, plus shop specialties. New hampshire department of state 71 south fruit street concord, new hampshire 03301 telephone. Bert has been in the business for over 30 years and is a member of the new hampshire antiquarian bookseller association, the antiquarian booksellers. New hampshire is a 1923 volume of poems written by robert frost which won the 1924 pulitzer prize for poetry the book included several of frosts most wellknown poems, including stopping by woods on a snowy evening, nothing gold can stay and fire and ice. Book and paper fairs produced the top book and ephemera fairs in the northeast us.
The new hampshire antiquarian booksellers association includes a clickable image map indicating towns in which you can find members of the nh antiquarian booksellers association. Established in 1964, this fine used bookstore is 17 miles west of concord and 80 miles north of boston in an absolutely stunning part of new hampshire. New england bookstores abebooks shop for books, art. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian. Admission to the 2016 granite book and ephemera fair is free for all attendees. Apr 29, 2014 the antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections of used books, outofprint books, rare books, and antiquarian books. Includes a clickable image map indicating towns in which you can find members of the nh antiquarian booksellers association. Could this small new hampshire bookshop become the nonevil. The business started in 1998 in lower manhattan and issues approximately one catalogue a year. Welcome to new hampshire booksellers, a place where you can browse new hampshire, new england books, and art and just lose yourself in a good book. Value of old and rare books discussed wednesday concord. Books set in new hampshire 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. The brick row shop is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states, and specializes in first editions, rare books and manuscripts from the 17 th through the 20 th centuries. New hampshire and new england booksellers plaidswede publishing co.
While waiting to discuss the used book trade with vince mccaffrey, owner of avenue victor hugo books in lee, an excited customer entered the store and said, hello. The granite state book and ephemera fair is sponsored by the new hampshire antiquarian booksellers association and abebooks and brought to you by book and paper fairs. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Though new hampshire is made up of 94% white residents today, the stories of the states black population help to paint the complete picture of new hampshire history. Bondcliff books is an independently owned and operated book publishing and bookselling firm specializing in titles related to the mountains of new hampshire and northern new england. The hotel new hampshire is book five in my john irving challenge, wherein i am attempting to read all of john irvings novels in under a years time. Also, your friends may have a dentist they trust, so they can recommend you. The new england independent booksellers association is the trade association for the retail book industry in new england. Abaabooknet specializes in rare and antiquarian books, maps, and prints.
Our inventories reflect this unique and rich historical location and most contain unknown and still undiscovered treasures yet to be uncovered by a knowledgeable buyer. The granite state book and ephemera show in new hampshire. Punk fanzines, art, little magazines, occult, and general antiquarian works online from seacoast new hampshire. Illustrations for the collection were provided by frosts friend, woodcut artist j. Collections of the new hampshire antiquarian society no. We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a list of favorites. Guide to archives is alphabetical by subject matter found in the collections and publications. Five colleges book sale used, antiquarian, outofprint.
The vermont antiquarian booksellers association vermont. Antiquarian bookstore portsmouth, new hampshire bookstore. Bondcliff books is an independently owned and operated book publishing and book selling firm specializing in titles related to the mountains of new hampshire and northern new england. If you stay in a new area, then neighbors can help refer you to the right dentist. Serving independent booksellers in our region since 1973, neiba has 300 members representing over 200 bookstores. Melinda mcgrath, coowner with husband gary of the henniker book barn, new hampshires oldest used bookstore, cut right to the chase when asked if there was an antiquarian book with a new england flavor that shed love to. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. The new hampshire historical society collects, preserves, and interprets the materials of new hampshire history. While waiting to discuss the used book trade with vince mccaffrey, owner of avenue victor hugo books in lee, an excited customer entered the. 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. We also provide technical and general reference materials for libraries, homeschooling, and industry. Bondcliff books white mountain publishing and new england. It offers a variety of rare and old books, such as homes of american statesmen, rhymed tactics and drapers record. Here, in no particular order, are a handful of favorites.
With roots stretching back to 1964, this might be new hampshires oldest used bookstore. We are 17 miles west of concord, nh, 80 miles north of boston, ma and 470. New hampshire antiquarian book fair concord, nh patch. Delivered before the new hampshire antiquarian, society, july 15, 1879 classic reprint clark jillson on. Bush, and visit the cape neddick lighthouse, commonly known as nubble light and one. Books set in new hampshire meet your next favorite book. Fivecolleges book salelargest in northern new england annually offers about 35,000 used and antiquarian books on all subjects, in good condition, modestly priced. The best list of independent new hampshire bookstores best bookstores in new hampshire independent book stores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more. Books in a barn how wonderful, and watch out for toby, the bookshop dog. The main thread in the story revolves around the operation of three hotels, all named hotel new hampshire, first in new hampshire, followed by vienna, austria, and then maine, by the berry family, headed by win and mary, with children, in descending age order, frank, franny, john, lilly, and egg. Tuesat 95 general antiquarian bookstore, specialty in illustrated japanese books, classical to avantgarde. Americas best genealogy resource centers bountiful, utah.
Booksellerspublishers in the granite state new hampshire. New england books donald and dana menzies 1880 litchfield turnpike rte 69, woodbridge, ct 06525 phone. Established in 1973, antiquarian bookstore offers a wide range books and magazines. Hours at american antiquarian society accessed 22 october 20. Jan 12, 2016 yankee magazine editors choice award for best of new england 2015, the brattle book shop is one of americas oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores. Sneab southern new england antiquarian booksellers. A used book store located in the lakes region of new hampshire offering 10,000 volumes of every type. Enjoy lunch and leisure time in the historic town of kennebunkport, the summer home of president george h. The entire story is told in kaags wonderful book, american philosophy. That and the death of very young children, kids between zero and five, their deaths just fucking wreck me, man.
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