The twostory used bookstore is a great place to find a variety of old books ranging from biographies to. Drive by and stop at some of the citys top memorials and attractions, including the vietnam veterans memorial, the marine corps war memorial, and the lincoln memorial, which are usually less crowded after dark. For more casual shopping, consider ella rue for consignment scores, plus a stable of national retailers like j. Perfect for both commercial and domestic projects, the brass knob stocks authentic antique and vintage hardware, restored lighting, mantels, stained glass, and a range of decorative items in its nearly 3,000. Find great gift ideas or a fresh new look for your home, sweetheart or self in and around dc. Top 10 best rare books in washington, dc updated covid19. Drive by and stop at some of the citys top memorials and attractions, including the vietnam veterans memorial, the marine corps war memorial. These shops feature 18th, 19th, and 20th century american. The antique guild of alexandria, virginia the antique. But they found it exhausting to make the rounds and browse websites week after week, says anandan.
The lantern accepts donations of books and i suspect that many in the publishing and literary circles of washington bring their castoffs here as there are sometimes readers proof copies on the shelves and books signed by the author or inscribed to people with names you may know. We carry a wide selection of trade, university, and small press publications. Goodwood is a classic american retailer in the spirit of the independent department stores of yesteryear, located in washington dc. Between the many museum stores and its bounty of independent and used booksellers, washington, d. Washington dc antiques shops malls stores collectibles. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books.
During your visit, pass on the ebook for a classic paperback or a first edition. Located directly across from renowned eastern market, this capitol hill mainstay has been the neighborhoods goto for used books since 1991. It has been in operation since 1973 and is a member. Mom n pop antiques of parkview petworth washington, dc. Punch those digits into the searchandcomparison tool to find out if american university bookstore has the exact book you need in stock, how much it costs, and how to get it for. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d.
Jul 15, 2015 after tarek anandan and his wife bought a new house in the columbia heights area they went on the usual trek through dcs vintage and secondhand furniture stores. Directory of 15 verified antique stores, shops, and malls in washington, dc, including. See washington dc lit up at night on this guided bus tour. Top 10 best used book store in washington, dc updated covid. The lantern bookshop is an excellent source of used and rare books in washington d.
Currently, our catalogued inventory includes about 6,000 books from the sixteenth century through the twentieth century in a variety of subject areas. Welcome to bridge street books bridge street books. In side the depths, browsers may even be able to find 1st edition copies. A guide to independent bookstores in dc washingtonian dc. You can find amazing antiques at these 12 places in washington if you love to score oneofakind items, antique stores are the perfect place to visit. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. Click here to shop brige street books ecommerce page on. From hardtofind collectibles that just arent around any more to unique decor for your home, our local shops in washington offer a wide range of vintage things.
The washington, dc community is extremely important to us. Mom n pop antiques was estabished in 1986 and is owned by bill and gail sims. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. At the antiquarian book shop in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. Regularly ranked as one of the most literate cities in the nation, washington, dc finds its brain fuel from a variety of new and used bookstores. Over 24,000 books, cds, and dvds, available exclusively through our amazon st ore. Located in seattles university district since 1978, magus is. This store is kept afloat by a single tenacious woman, which is in itself amazing. After tarek anandan and his wife bought a new house in the columbia heights area they went on the usual trek through dcs vintage and secondhand furniture stores. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. We buy and sell antiques, home furnishings from american empire to retro, midcentury and industrial styles. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in.
Find that book youve been looking for or leave with several you bought on a whim. Top 10 best used book store in washington, dc yelp. Founded in 1980, bridge street books has been in operation longer than any other dc independent. It has been in operation since 1973 and is a member of the washington antiquarian booksellers association. We buy and sell antiques, home furnishings from american empire to retro, midcentury and industrial styles, collectibles, primatives, pottery, figurines, statuary, lamps and lighting fixtures, small agricultural implements, old tools, musical instruments and vinyl records. Antiquarian book shop washington, district of columbia. Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles.
From hardtofind collectibles that just arent around. Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson. Antique row has grown over the years to include more than 80 shops including everything from fine antiques to art galleries, to modern crafts and gifts. Dont forget to stop in the bathroom, because thats also where youll find the foreign language section. No matter where you are in the city, youve got options. During your visit, pass on the ebook for a classic paperback or a. Cherub antiques gallery, located in the historic georgetown section of washington dc, was established in 1974. Goodwood 1428 u street nw i washington dc 20009 i est. The store has one of the largest collections of used books in the world. They specialize in english and american literature, early travel and voyages, early printed books, and medical books. All those book party copies have to go somewhere i suppose.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Located in seattles university district since 1978, magus is one of the oldest and largest independent used bookstores in the city. Dec 19, 2014 between the many museum stores and its bounty of independent and used booksellers, washington, d. Volunteerrun and stocked with donations since 1977, the lanterns profits support scholarships at bryn mawr college. Our first editions, rare, and medium rare books are available for purchase through this website.
We are open 10am8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on saturdays, and 9am7pm on sundays. Discover literary treasures at new and used bookstores in washington, dc. Discoveries abound in the area known as book hill, located along wisconsin avenue at p street headed north. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. Its founder, bill kerr, set a high standard for incoming treasures that the store still maintains. Antique row, located in kensington at howard avenue east and its adjacent streets, is the oldest antiques center in the metropolitan d. Two bookstore locations in the washington metropolitan area featuring outof print, used and rare books in all subjects. Apply to bookseller, program coordinator, crew supervisor and more. These shops feature 18th, 19th, and 20th century american, french and european antique furniture, fine art, garden statuary and vintage collectibles in addition to art deco and art nouveau decorative arts and accessories. Washington dc antiques shops malls stores collectibles decor. The gallery has operated at its present storefront since 1983. This brilliant new website finds the best vintage furniture. Indie storefronts populate some of the hot places to see.
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