These sections are not enormous, but we do have the largest selection of second hand science books in edinburgh. We know that student finances can be tight, so sell us your used course books. This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of secondhand and antiquarian books. Congratulations to colson whitehead who has been awarded his second pulitzer prize for the nickel boys one of time magazines 10 best fiction books of the decade, the nickel boys is set in jimcrow era florida. The golden hare independent bookshop edinburgh located in stockbridge, offers. Secondhand book shop in leith, edinburgh localstore. Admiring the wondrous fusion of old and new trends, as well as offkilter styles, never wears off. We also serve freshly brewed coffee, sell an array of unique curiosites and offer internet access. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in the uk. Thats right, we want you to have a really good look around for any books you might want to sell, regardless of their age. Barter books, alnwick station, northumberland ne66 2np. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. Second hand bookshops in edinburgh results 1 20 of 21 switch to map. Thistle books has been operating in glasgows west end since 1998.
The shop the oldest bookshop in wigtown, scotlands national booktown and our range of stock includes all subjects. We specialise in rare and antiquarian books and scottish cultural press. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. Search, find and buy online from hundreds of bookstores worldwide. Please do not send enquiries to this page contact the shop by phone. We stock a wide range of general uk law books from many different publishers.
Like so many shops in edinburgh, we are situated in a very old building that was unfortunately not built with the full range of human mobility variations in mind. Finding the best bookshops in edinburgh is at least a full days job. Edinburgh does, in all fairness, have a good few independent and secondhand bookshops, but even among these transreal fiction tends to stand out. One of the largest secondhand bookshops in britain. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery hosts typewronger books, offering new books and secondhand typewriters. Heres a look at six vintage and second hand fairs you.
Catalogues edinburgh books edinburghs largest second. Best bookshops in edinburgh travels of a bookpacker. Second hand book shops edinburgh forum tripadvisor. It has a great selection of fiction, especially science fiction. A meta search engine for finding used books, textbooks, antiquarian, rare and out of print books.
There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books hardback and paperback just waiting for a new home. The bookshop is the largest secondhand bookshop in scotland, with over a mile of shelving supporting roughly 100,000 books. Formerly known as west port books, it was saved by the skin of its teeth from becoming yet another cafe in 2006. Dress to impress and save those pennies with our guide to edinburghs coolest vintage and second hand markets. Oct 12, 2011 10 of the best craft and vintage shops in edinburgh edinburgh s secondhand shops are filled with kitsch quality and bargain finds. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and second hand antique books, all available to buy online. Located on leith walk, mcnaughtans is another edinburgh institution. It presides over scotlands national book town and, inside, a mile of shelving holds books. Most days people bring books to the shop at a rate of about 100 a day on all subjects, but we also. Just across the road from armchair books, this is edinburgh s largest second hand bookshop and simply cant be missed.
List of second hand bookshops in edinburgh including. Its also the only open shop in edinburgh to serve as a member of the antiquarian booksellers association. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. Situated in the heart of edinburghs historic old town on the characterful victoria street, the shop comprises a 16th century medieval granary store originally used. Nearby in clerk street barnardos have a dedicated bookshop and in the nearby west nicolson street you will find dead head bookshop and next door lighthouse but that is a non mainstream bookshop. Second hand books edinburgh second hand bookshops in. We are currently closed to visitors for public health reasons, but we are open for enquiries and orders with free uk postage. Browse secondhand books in edinburgh featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local secondhand books for you. My favourite of edinburgh s second hand bookstores.
Find the best secondhand book shop in leith, edinburgh, city of edinburgh. Edinburgh books edinburghs largest secondhand bookshop. Shopping in edinburgh, shops in edinburgh, scotland, uk. The shop is quite small but worth a browse, books were around 3 pounds. With over 30 years experience in the business, we cater for all types of readers. Whether strutting down princes street or parading around stockbridge, edinburgh can at times resemble a fullblown fashion show. Second hand books edinburgh welcome to the edinburgh second hand books directory from. At we buy books, we arent just searching for your oldest and most neglected books we want any type of books. We have a range of books in foreign languages, ranging from french to italian and russian. This atmospheric space is packed with charm and rare, collectable and secondhand books. Our edinburgh shop opened its doors in october 2016, offering marchmont residents such as inspector rebus and miss jean brodie a muchneeded local bookshop. This cute, little secondhand bookshop is next to the meadows on the newington side. Stephen streeteh3 5al edinburgh stockbridge 01 225 9660. Business directory your top resource for finding books secondhand listings.
It is based on the true story of a notorious reform school, closed in 2011 after decades of allegations and a department of justice. This article is for all book lovers heading to edinburgh and wanting to explore some of the beautiful, unique and overflowing bookstores in edinburgh. Situated in the heart of edinburgh s historic old town on the characterful victoria street, the shop comprises a 16th century medieval granary store originally used to supply edinburgh castle and is a stones throw away from. First opened in 1986 by rick and ann till, tills bookshop has become one of south edinburghs most beloved second hand bookshops. Oct 01, 2009 scotlands biggest secondhand bookshop and a work of art, according to george galloway mp. Our used book search engine is linked to thousands of online booksellers via a small number of booklisting services. Established in 1957, it is the oldest second hand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. First opened in 1986 by rick and ann till, tills bookshop has become one of south edinburgh s most beloved second hand bookshops. Antiques etc 11 old town st marys streeteh1 1ta edinburgh 01 557 0423. Our collection of secondhand books is huge and growing all the time, so theres always something new to discover. Stockbridge has a great mix of jewellers, galleries, second hand and gourmet food shops complemented by cosy cafes and restaurants. Eddie fenwicks booklet, secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in scotland, has listed the bookworm as probably having the best stock of military history in scotland. They have an incredible selection of old and rare books and currently play host to typewronger books which sells new books and second hand typewriters. When looking for second hand books, condition is vital.
Edinburgh books has been a landmark for book lovers for more than twenty years. Second hand book shops edinburgh message board tripadvisor. If something comes to mind, were looking for around 150 words per bookshop. If the book you want is not in stock we can get it ordered from the supplier and back into stock very quickly. Formerly west port books, this quirky edinburgh icon has catered to the citys book enthusiasts for over twenty years. Like so many shops in edinburgh, we are situated in a very old building that.
It has been nearly 6 months in development and we really need to thank. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery currently hosts typewronger books, offering new books and secondhand typewriters. If youre looking for advice, our specialist high street bookshops are staffed by expert volunteers. Six great vintage and second hand fairs in edinburgh. Nice business with good local and tourist support annual turnover in excess of. With its maze of secondhand fiction, nonfiction and collectors editions, edinburgh books is in a league of its own. We buy and sell second hand books, and offer a book finding service for our customers. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects. Old town bookshop e d i n b u r g h rare and second hand books. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world. It also includes those who offer rare books and used books in edinburgh. We want everyone to feel welcome at armchair books. Secondhand books in edinburgh find secondhand books in edinburgh on the the scotsman directory.
Bookshops could be academic, alternative, foreign language, hobbybased, secret or underground institutions, second hand outlets, or connected to a university. Edinburghs most beautiful bookshops g is for georgina. Theyve been providing the city with well loved books for more than 20 years, so youre bound to find a gem squirrelled away somewhere in their shelves. Similarly, the edinburgh bookshop enjoys a privileged and cosy position in the hip bruntsfield precinct. Books bought and sold paperback and hardback specialising in military history in all fields. Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the.
This episode of book break is a how to guide for second hand book shopping. The 10 best bookshops in edinburgh the edinburgh reporter. Youll receive up to 40% of the retail value in blackwells gift cards or 33% by card refund. Secondhand bookshop in edinburgh business directory. Second hand bookshops in edinburgh ask for free quotes. We have a large and ever changing stock of books on a wide range of subjects, with impressive scottish literature and history sections. As an alternative maybe you would be interested in our listings for books.
This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of second hand and antiquarian books. Fellow scottish booktuber jill and i take a tour through the streets of edinburgh and visit some of our favourite secondhand bookshops. Books range from popular and slightly silly, to highly specialised with lots of diagrams. As well as stocking loads of gorgeous antiquarian books, they also have heaps of used modern novels, so youre bound to find something that. May 07, 2015 if you love nothing more than hunting for bargains and hidden gems then edinburgh offers plenty of places to search for unique treasures. I like to visit second hand book shops and my special interests are japan everything except food, architecture, rock music and recording music. There are three or four second hand book shops on west port in the grassmarket theres quite a good one just past lady lawson street there are also several charity book shops with a good stock oxfam has one in nicholson street and a bit further south on clerk street there is a barnados book shop. Avizandum law books law bookshop and legal publishing in. For general enquiries please use the email form below. With their retirement in 2019, the shop is now under the helm of kate and joshua mcnamara. Rare and second hand books old town bookshop e d i n b. It lists those who provide second hand books in edinburgh.
Fellow scottish booktuber jill and i take a tour through the streets of edinburgh and visit some of our favourite. Armchair books ekes out its intense and blustery existence on edinburghs hallowed. Go straight to those sites that have your used book for sale by. Please click the send message button once, when done. T he old town bookshop has been a specialist booksellers of antiquarian maps, prints, scottish material, fine art monographs and original artworks for over thirty years. Use our guide to book conditions to understand the difference between condition grades such as fair, very good and fine.
Prices begin at just 60 pence plus postage so a bargain is never far away. Situated on george bridge, the nls is not only architecturally. You can save 33% off the retail price by purchasing second hand course books from blackwells. Books for amnesty edinburgh amnesty international uk. An evening with jorge consiglio were delighted to announce this exclusive event, launching fate by jorge consiglio ahead of official publication date. Waterstones booksellers 83 george street edinburgh eh2 3es. Come along to browse and buy the best in second hand books. The bookshop, wigtown scotlands largest secondhand book shop. Stirling books is a second hand bookshop situated in the city of stirling, central scotland, gateway to the highlands. Its also the only open shop in edinburgh to serve as a member of the antiquarian booksellers. Taken almost two years ago when i fell in love with edinburgh.