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The 2021
Old Books
41st Year - Established 1981 Guide
Antiquarian and Secondhand Booksellers in
Cornwall, Devon, Avon & Somerset,
Dorset & Wiltshire
Plus a listing of PBFA and ABA Book Fairs in 2021
www.oldbookssw.co.uk2. BATH OLD BOOKS, 9c, Margaret’s Buildings, Brock 7. STEVE BUTTON, 32, Rollestone Park, Shrewton, 1
Street, BATH, Somerset BA1 2LP. SALISBURY, Wiltshire SP3 4DU. W
Tel: 01225 422244 E-mail: batholdbooks@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01980 621111 T
Bath Old Books is a co-operative of four friendly and Specialist stock of Natural History, Ornothology, L
experienced dealers offering a medium sized selection of Entomology, Botany, Country-side in general, Ecology, S
general and specialist stock over two floors. Conservation, Geology, O.S. Maps, New Naturalist T
Our specialisms include: Architecture; Art; Jane Austen; Series, some Field Sports. W.H.Hudson, Richard Jeffries, M
Bath; Children’s & Illustrated; Literature; Poetry; Gardening and more. P
Modern First Editions; Travel & Topography; Private Premises – Visitors welcome by appointment. B
History & Biography. Ring 01980 621111 to arrange a visit. (
We can also undertake formal valuations for probate or 1
insurance purposes. Book-search service. Books bought. 8. CHAPTER HOUSE BOOKS (Claire Porter), Trendle “
We can also be found on Facebook. Street, SHERBORNE, Dorset DT9 3NT.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Tel: 01935 816262 1
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E-mail: chapterhousebooks@hotmail.com
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3. GEORGE BAYNTUN (Edward Bayntun-Coward), Situated close to Sherborne Abbey, we carry a large general
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Manvers Street, BATH, Somerset BA1 1JW. stock of Second-hand Modern and Antiquarian books,
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Tel: 01225 466000 Fax: 01225 482122 both hardbacks and paperbacks. We also stock used Sheet
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Web: www.georgebayntun.com Music, CDs and DVDs. T
E-mail: enquiries@georgebayntun.com Open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 9.30am to O
Twitter: @George Bayntun Facebook: George Bayntun 5pm. O
Instagram: georgebayntun We hope to re-open the coffee shop when Government
Specialising in First Editions of English Literature, New restrictions allow. To find us please check our website 1
and Old Leather Bindings, Illustrated and Children’s www.chapterhouse-books.co.uk 2
Books and Novels, as well as a large stock of general Member of the P.B.F.A. T
Second-hand Books, Maps and Prints. W
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (closed for lunch 1pm 9. STOUR BOOKS (Tony Butler and Helen Deighton), Bridge B
- 2pm); Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Street , STURMINSTER NEWTON , Dorset DT10 1AP. C
Tel: 01258 473561 W
4. THE FROME BOOKSHOP (Noel Crack and Peter Foster E.mail: helen.deighton@btconnect.com F
Books), 18, King Street, FROME, Somerset BA11 1BH. Small general stock with emphasis on Aviation, Motoring l
Tel: 01373 473964 – 07759 222 916 (Peter’s Mobile) and Transport, Art, Illustrated, Women’s Writing, S
Email: peterfosterbooks@gmail.com, Domestic History, Wessex and the West Country. S
Web: www.thefromebookshop.co.uk Tony is a Professional BOOKBINDER with 30 years a
A small bookshop located in the heart of Frome, Somerset experience. Restoration of Early Books and New Binding o
(top of Cheap Street). Noel carries a large stock of work undertaken.
Ornithology, British Wildlife, Transport and the works of Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm 1
the poets John Clare & Edward Thomas amongst other (please telephone before visiting in order to confirm). (
subjects. Peter offers a selection of Children’s Illustrated Members of the P.B.F.A. 1
Books, Fine Bindings, Literature, Art and First Editions. T
BOOKS ALSO BOUGHT. 10. WVS BOOKSHOP (Linda Packman), 14, Wimborne S
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm and Street, CRANBORNE, Dorset BH21 5PP. Tel: 01725 530181 w
the first Sunday of the month (please check on website E-mail: linda@wvs.org.uk Web: www.wvs.org.uk C
before travelling). Members of P.B.F.A. Situated in the delightful village of Cranborne, this shop c
carries a wide selection of good quality Second-hand books V
5. MICHAEL BISHOP BOOKS (Michael Bishop), covering all manner of subjects. Open 9am to 5pm Monday S
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Honey Cottage, Weymouth Road, EVERCREECH, to Friday. The bookshop also has a vintage textile and
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Somerset BA4 6JB. Tel: 01749 838756 haberdashery room.
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E mail: michael.bishop5@outlook.com Around the village there are plenty of lovely walks, pubs and
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Private Premises. Trading at Local Fairs. a Garden Centre.
Books of Local and General Interest bought and sold. 1
11. BLACK PUG BOOKS (Victoria Sturgess), The Old S
6. THE HISTORY BOOKSHOP (Patrick Hillman), Gallery, 24 West Borough, WIMBORNE MINSTER, E
Fisherton Mill Courtyard, 108, Fisherton Street, Dorset BH21 1NF. W
SALISBURY, Wiltshire SP2 7QY. E-mail: blackpugbooks@gmail.com T
Tel: 07772 632 517 Email: patrickhillman@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01202 889383 Mob: 07720 712 707 F
Web: www.historybookshop.co.uk Small, very friendly premises situated in Georgian t
Specialising in all aspects of History, with a strong emphasis townhouse. Varied stock covering all main subjects t
on Military, Naval and Aviation. Also Local History, (including fiction), plus vintage magazines, sheet music (
Transport and traditional Childrens’ authors. Offering a free and collection of vinyl. (Very) cheap paperbacks housed in b
booksearch service for out-of-print titles on any subject. wheelbarrows outside - weather permitting. O
Located close to Salisbury Railway Station and Fisherton Mill. Tea/coffee always on the brew. (
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am to 4pm b
10am to 4.30pm (closed Monday, Wednesday and Sunday). or by appointment. P12. BOOKS AFLOAT (John Ritchie), 66, Park Street, 17. TITTLE BOOKS (Hugo Boylan), Liniskyle, Claycastle,
WEYMOUTH, Dorset DT4 7DE (Near Railway Station). Haselbury Plucknett, CREWKERNE, Somerset TA18
Tel: 01305 779774. 7PE. Tel: 01460 74885 Mob: 077 7091 7033
Large general stock on 2 floors. Whilst specialising in E-mail: htboylan@hushmail.com
Shipping, Naval & Yachting (old & new), also strong on Wide ranging stock including, but not limited to,
Topography, Transport, Literature, Fiction (inc. childrens), Antiquarian, Art & Artists, Ordinary Lives, Fine
s, Military etc. Also Shipping, Naval Memorabilia, Old Bindings, First Editions, Illustrated, Ireland, Maritime,
Postcards, Paintings, Die-cast Toys, Ship Models, Ship’s Medical, Military, Modern Fiction, Maps & Atlases,
Bells etc. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm in summer Natural History, Poetry, Topography, Railways &
(Winter hours may be slightly shorter, please check if travelling) Canals, Travel & Exploration.
1 hour free parking along Park Street and car park at end. Books bought, libraries built and collections valued.
“Established for 38 years.” Private premises - visitors welcome by appointment.
Member of the P.B.F.A.
13. THE ANTIQUE MAP & BOOKSHOP (Mr. Proctor),
32, High Street, PUDDLETOWN, Dorset DT2 8RU. 18. THE BOOKSHOP, The Old Bonded Store, Marine
Tel: 01305 848 633 E-mail: sales@puddletownbookshop.co.uk Parade, The Cobb, LYME REGIS, Dorset DT7 3JF.
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Web: www.puddletownbookshop.co.uk Tel: 07720 747328
Antiquarian Map & Booksellers, Rare & Second-hand Books Quiet off-season visits to the Cobb and its exceptional
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in the heart of Dorset. We specialise in Fine Leather Bindings, scenery can be combined with warming up at the
Thomas Hardy, Natural History & Foreign Travel. Bookshop which OVERLOOKS LYME REGIS HARBOUR
Our bookshop is in the beautiful village of Puddletown. & BOATS next to the Cobb Arms pub, the Harbour
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 2pm. Inn and just down the hill from Hix. At busy times The
Bookshop is open seven days per week and many
14. BOOKS BEYOND WORDS (Julian Nangle), evenings. It offers well-selected Recent and Out-of-
25, High East Street, DORCHESTER, Dorset DT1 1EZ. Print Literature, Children’s books, Poetry, History,
Tel: 01305 261186 E-mail: julian@nanglerarebooks.co.uk Philosophy, Psychology and many surprises even for
Web: www.nanglerarebooks.co.uk avid eBookers. Please telephone for message with exact
ge Books from the stock of Nangle Rare Books, Marcus current opening hours.
Campbell Art Books, and Jean Hedger (Children’s).
We specialise in rare and collectable Poetry, Art, Children’s, 19. LYMELIGHT BOOKS & PRINTS (Nigel Cozens),
Fine Press, Antiquarian, Illustrated and First Editions of 4 Drakes Way, LYME REGIS, Dorset DT7 3QP
late 19thC. and 20thC. English and American Literature. Tel: 01297 443464 or 0781 292 0541
Strong on Thomas Hardy, T.E. Lawrence, Powys Brothers, E-mail: lymelightbooks1@outlook.com
Sylvia Townsend Warner and Eric Ravilious. We also have Hand-selected quality books, prints and maps. All
a good selection of Dorset books, and Science Fiction. Shop subjects covered but specialising in Arts, Illustrated
open all year round: Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. and Private Press, Natural History, Darwin, Wallace,
Palaeontology, Geology and Cookery. West Country
15. BRIDPORT OLD BOOKS Topography, John Fowler, T.E. Lawrence and Thomas
(Caroline Mactaggart & Rosie Young), Hardy. We offer a Bookbinding service and a Free
11, South Street, BRIDPORT, Dorset DT6 3NR. Book Search service. Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed
Tel: 01308 425689 E-mail: bridportoldbooks@textbiz.com Monday) 10.30am to 4pm. Member of P.B.F.A.
Second-hand and Antiquarian bookshop open 5 days a week
81 with specialist material in Children’s and Illustrated, West 20. THE END BOOKSHOP (Mark Elbro), 54, Queen
Country Topography and Leather Bindings. Most subjects Street, SEATON, Devon EX12 2RB. Tel: 01297 20808.
covered and Scottish Titles available on request. Large selection of quality Second-hand hardback and
ks Valuations for insurance and probate and free appraisals given. paperback books covering most subjects, including
y Situated in the centre of town at the top of South Street next to Children’s books. Browsers welcome.
the Art Centre with good food nearby. Free street parking if you Ordering service for new and second-hand books
are lucky, otherwise car parks nearby. available. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm (closed Thursday). Friday 10am to 3.30pm. Saturday 10am to 1pm.
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Member of the P.B.F.A.
21. HIGH STREET BOOKS (Geoff Tyson), 150, High
16. WILD AND HOMELESS BOOKS (Jon Lever), 12, South Street, HONITON, Devon EX14 8JX. Tel: 01404 45570
Street, BRIDPORT, Dorset DT6 3NQ. Tel: 01308 421970 A large general stock of approx. 25,000 books on 2 floors.
E-mail: inquisitions@wildandhomelessbooks.com Antiquarian, Second-hand and Out-of-Print books,
Web: http://www.wildandhomelessbooks.com Prints and Maps. We have large sections on Military,
Twitter: @WHBooksBridport Maritime, Erotica, History and Art. Easy on-street
Frequently changing general stock of Second-hand books over parking. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.
two floors of a listed building in Bridport’s town square (opposite Member of the A.B.A., I.L.A.B. and Ephemera Society.
the Arts Centre & Bridport Old Books). Strong on Railways
(an entire wall) and stockists of Wild Swan railway titles (new
in books). Quality books bought (If we have room). ALL DAYS AND OPENING TIMES SUBJECT
Open Monday to Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 3pm TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE WHILE
(closed Sundays, Thursdays, and Bank Holidays). Also open
by appointment outside of normal hours, please enquire. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN
Please check if travelling, although Bridport’s worth visiting anyway. FORCE. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE VISITING.Location of BRAUNTON
South West BARNSTAPLE 29
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BUDE TORRINGTON
WADEBRIDGE LAUNCESTON 38
BODMIN
TAVISTOCK
39 LISKEARD
REDRUTH ST AUSTELL
ST IVES 40 41 42 36 SOUTH BRENT
ST JUST HAYLE TRURO LOOE 37
46 WIDECOMB
PENZANCE MEVAGISSEY PLYMOUTH
FOWEY
NEWLYN 45 NEWTON
HELSTON
FALMOUTH TOTNES 31
MULLION
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32 HARBERTON
KINGSBRIDGE 34 DA
35 SOUTH MILTON WEST CHAR
PBFA CALENDAR OF FAIRS 2021 – SW REGION Al
Information is correct at the time of going to print but please che
MARCH JULY
Sun 14th – WILTON – The Michael Herbert Hall, South Street, SP2 0JS Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd – BRISTOL PREMIER F
(CANCELLED) The Passenger Shed, Station Approach, Bristo
Mon 29th – Online Book Fair Sat 10am to 4.30pm. £2 (In association with
Thurs 29th – Online Book Fair
APRIL
Sun 4th - EXETER – Matthews Hall, Topsham, EX3 0HF AUGUST
www.exeterbookfair.com (CANCELLED) Sun 1st - EXETER – Matthews Hall, Topsha
Sat 10th - BATH – The Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA1 2QH www.exeterbookfair.com
10:30am to 4.30pm. £2 www.bathbookfair.org (CANCELLED) Sun 22nd - WILTON – The Michael Herbert
Thurs 29th – Online Book Fair Sun 29th – Online Book Fair
MAY SEPTEMBER
Sat 1st - DEVIZES – Corn Exchange, Market Place, SN10 1HS Fri 24th & Sat 25th – ST. IVES – Porthmeor
(10am to 4pm) (CANCELLED) TR26 1NG (10am to 4pm) New Venue
Sat 15th – BRIGHTON – Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, BN2 9XZ Wed 29th – Online Book Fair
(10am to 5pm) New Venue (CANCELLED)
OCTOBER
Sat 29th – Online Book Fair
Sat 9th - BATH – The Assembly Rooms, Ba
JUNE (10:30am to 4.30pm). £2 www.bathbookfair
Tues 29th – Online Book Fair Sat 16th - SHERBORNE – Church Hall, DigCLEVEDON
Map is not to scale. BRISTOL 1
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
MINEHEAD
PLE 29 BATH 2 3
FROME 4
SOUTH MOLTON
WILLITON BRIDGWATER
DULVERTON 28 5
EVERCREECH
BAMPTON 27 LANGPORT
TAUNTON
TIVERTON 26
CREDITON
STOCKLAND 23 SHERBORNE 8 SALISBURY
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HONITON 21 22 6 7
STURMINSTER 9
EXETER 25 NEWTON
COLYTON CREWKERNE 17 CRANBORNE
TOPSHAM 24
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LYME REGIS 18 19
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NEWTON ABBOT MO TH BOURNEMOUTH
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ON All 10.30am to 4pm - £1 admission unless shown – www.pbfa.org
ase check the PBFA website or with the Fair Organiser before visiting.
Fri 29th – Online Book Fair
REMIER FAIR – Sat 30th - BRIGHTON – Brighton Racecourse,
ach, Bristol BS1 6QH - Fri 1pm to 7pm; Freshfield Road, BN2 9XZ (10am to 5pm) New Venue
iation with the A.B.A.) (CANCELLED)
NOVEMBER
Sat 6th - DEVIZES - Corn Exchange, Market Place, SN10 1HS
(10am to 4pm)
ll, Topsham, EX3 0HF Sun 28th - EXETER – Matthews Hall, Topsham, EX3 0HF
www.exeterbookfair.com
el Herbert Hall, South Street, SP2 0JS Mon 29th – Christmas Online Book Fair
DECEMBER - No South West Fairs
Wed 29th – Online Book Fair
orthmeor Studios, Back Road West, St Ives
enue
ABA BOOK FAIRS 2021 www.aba.org.uk
May 20th to 23rd - LONDON: Firsts – Rare Book Fair, Saatchi Gallery,
ooms, Bath, BA1 2QH Kings Road, Chelsea SW3 4RY
thbookfair.org Oct 22nd and 23rd - EDINBURGH: Radisson Blu Hotel, High Street (with PBFA)
h Hall, Digby Road, DT9 3NL (10am to 4pm).
Nov 5th & 6th - LONDON: Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea SW3 5EE22. JEREMY PETERS FINE BOOKS, Abingdon House 30. QUAYSIDE BOOKSHOP (Rhona and Chris),
Antiques Centre, 136, High Street, Honiton, 43, Northumberland Place, TEIGNMOUTH, Devon TQ14 8DE.
Devon EX14 1JP. Tel: 01626 775436 E-mail: quaysidebookshop@gmail.com
Tel: 07554 862862 E-mail: jeremy@jpfinebooks.co.uk Web: www.quaysidebookshop.co.uk
Small selected general stock of interesting books, including Wide ranging stock in used and new books,
Art, Architecture, Literature, Pocket Editions, Military & out-of-print and current titles.
Naval, G.A Henty, Theology, books on classical music and Fine art greetings cards, framed prints. CDs and DVDs.
Comprehensive range of Railway, Aviation and Maritime
second-hand classical CDs.
with associated ephemera. Plus local authors/interest,
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm
Worldwide Booksearch/Delivery and speedy new book
(closed Wednesday afternoon). Ordering Service. Credit/Debit cards welcome. Members
Associate Member of the A.B.A. of B.A. National Book Tokens sold and exchanged.
Find us on Facebook, Caboodle, Twitter and Amazon.
24. THE TOPSHAM BOOKSHOP, 27, Fore Street, Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Sunday(Summer
TOPSHAM, EXETER, Devon EX3 0HD. season and special town events) 11am(ish) to 3pm(ish).
Tel: 01392 877895 Web: www.topshambookshop.co.uk High season open all hours!
General stock of Second-hand and Out-of-Print books Close to seafront and famous Back Beach with views to
on 3 floors covering a wide range of subjects. Close to Dartmoor. Ample parking nearby.
Topsham’s attractive and historic waterfront and quayside
car park. Open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm 31. CASTLE BOOKS, 4, Castle Street, TOTNES, Devon
(closed for lunch 1pm to 2pm). TQ9 5NU. Tel: 07562 391801
Good, well selected stock of General and Antiquarian
25. EXETER’S ANTIQUES CENTRE ON THE QUAY, books. The shop is now run by a dedicated group of
volunteers who have recently incorporated the business so
EXETER, Devon EX2 4AP. Tel: 01392 493501
that it is now known as Castle Books. The shop currently
Web: www.exeterquayantiques.co.uk
hosts a book-club and creative writing groups. Future plans
Several booksellers maintaining a changing general stock include book-binding workshops, a storytelling group and
of Second-hand and Out-of-Print books, maps and regular poetry open-mic sessions.
ephemera covering a range of subjects. In listed building Open 10.30am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
with antiques, collectables and refreshment facilities of The Castle Street is at the top of the town, turn right at the Barrel
Riverside Café to hand. Situated on Exeter’s attractive & House and follow signs to the Castle. Public car park around
historic quay. Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm in winter, the corner in North Street. Lots of cafés only a few steps
extending to 5.30pm in summer. away. Come in for a chat with our friendly staff, and join our
Find us on maps.google.co.uk. groups and events!
26. HEARTLAND OLD BOOKS (Jeremy Whitehorn), 32. GEOFF COX, Lower West Wing, Tristford House,
12-14, Newport Street, TIVERTON, Devon EX16 6NL HARBERTON, Nr. TOTNES, Devon TQ9 7RZ.
(Situated in historic bakery). Tel: 01884 254488 Tel: 01803 866181 E-mail: geoffcox46@hotmail.com
E-mail: jeremywhitehornbooks@gmail.com Interesting range of Second-hand & Antiquarian books,
Wide ranging general stock of interesting Second-hand, Maps, Postcards & Ephemera. Special interests – West
Country History & Topography, Transport, Industrial
Rare and Out-of-Print material. We buy books.
Archaeology, Illustrated & Children’s books and Folk
One of the four large rooms in the shop is now overflowing
Music. Always keen to buy interesting & unusual stock
with vintage, flea and retro items. This enterprise, Flora’s (e.g. journals, photo albums) especially in the above subjects.
Attic by name, is run successfully by Elaine Vergette and Member of the P.B.F.A.
Jane Benn. Open 10am to 5pm except Wednesday and Private premises, callers welcome by appointment; 1.5 miles
Sunday. Parking in Pannier market opposite. from Totnes off Kingsbridge road.
28. ROTHWELL & DUNWORTH 33. COMPASS BOOKS (Lucy Hingston), 24, Lower Street,
(Caryl Rothwell; Max Rothwell), 2, Bridge Street, DARTMOUTH, Devon TQ6 9AN.
DULVERTON, Somerset TA22 9HJ. Tel: 01803 839658 Mob: 07971 177723
Tel: 01398 323169 E-mail: rdbooks.uk@gmail.com E-mail: lucyw802@hotmail.co.uk
Traditional Second-hand and Antiquarian bookshop, Situated on Bayards Cove, I have books to suit everyone,
established 1920s in picturesque Exmoor town. Large stock from paperbacks for ‘beach reading’ to a wide variety of more
extending to two floors. Buyers of private libraries & smaller specialist subjects. I now upcycle old, unloved and ‘dead’
collections on Sporting & other subjects. books by turning them into Paperback Pets and other book
art, so come and see what I have on offer. You can visit
Open 10.30am to 5.15pm except Sunday.
my website www.compassbooksdartmouth.com, find me
on Facebook @CompassBooksDartmouth, follow me on
29. TARKA BOOKS, 5, Bear Street, BARNSTAPLE, Instagram #CompassBooksDartmouth or simply pop into my
Devon EX32 7BU (Top of the Tarka Line). little shop on the Cove. Browsers are welcome and impulse
Tel: 01271 267090 Web: www.tarkabooks.co.uk buying is positively encouraged!
E-mail: tarkabooks@hotmail.com Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (mostly, but if you
Large stock of Second-hand books. are making a special trip it might be worth calling to confirm
Open Monday to Saturday 9.45am to 5pm. that I am there!) My books can also be found on
We are happy to order new books. www.abebooks.com & www.biblio.com35. KINGSBRIDGE BOOKS (Paul and Andrea Davies), 40. JUST BOOKS (Guy & Joan Doncaster), 1 Pydar Mews,
E. Horswell Coach House, SOUTH MILTON, KINGSBRIDGE, Pydar Street, TRURO, Cornwall TR1 2UX.
Devon TQ7 3JU. Tel: 01548 561798 Tel: 01872 242532 or 07983 572510
E-mail: paul@kingsbridgebooks.co.uk E-mail: info@justbookskernow.co.uk
Web: www.kingsbridgebooks.co.uk Web: www.justbookskernow.co.uk
Private premises. Small general selection of good quality Wide selection of out-of-print and vintage books; specialist
Antiquarian and Second-hand books always in stock. interest includes Cornwall, Art, and Children’s books with
Trading at South West book fairs, at the KINGSBRIDGE
many additional categories stocked.
ANTIQUES CENTRE, TQ7 1DE and next to King of
Normally open: 11am to 3pm Wednesday to Saturday with
Prussia Pub. Special interests: Polar Exploration, Travel,
s Modern First Editions, Maritime, Natural History, extended trading during the Summer and other holiday
Children’s books, West Country, postcards and periods (always see website for updated details).
ephemera. Pydar Mews is a narrow shopping arcade, situated on the
Catalogue of Polar Exploration books issued. Always left going up Pydar Street from the Cathedral, opposite Boots
interested in buying good books on most subjects. the Chemist, with Just Books situated at the end.
Valuations for probate offered.
Member of the P.B.F.A. 41. BONYTHON BOOKSHOP (Rosemary Carpenter),
16, Kenwyn Street, TRURO, Cornwall TR1 3BU.
36. PATRICK POLLAK, “Moorview”, Plymouth Road, Tel: 01872 262 886
SOUTH BRENT, Devon TQ10 9HT. Tel: 01364 73457 E-mail: bonythonbooks@gmail.com
E-mail: patrick@rarevols.co.uk Web: www.rarevols.co.uk Good general stock specialising in Cornish History,
Private premises with parking; collectors and dealers Archaeology & Topography, Children’s Literature & Art.
are welcome by appointment. Select stock of Rare and Free Book Search. Credit cards accepted.
Antiquarian books, manuscripts, photographs, maps,
Good prices paid for quality stock.
prints and ephemera in all subjects and languages, and
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
specialising in the History of Medicine and Science.
Book searches made in all subjects. Professional
valuations carried out. 42. CHURCHILL BOOKS (Jonathan Clifford and Graham
We issue frequent illustrated Newsletters by e-mail and Gibbs), The Old Coinage Hall, 1 Boscawen Street, TRURO,
if you are interested to have these, please send us your Cornwall TR1 2QU. Tel: 01872 273799
d e-mail address. A good general stock of Second-hand and Antiquarian
Member of the A.B.A. and ILAB, Linnean books specialising in Cornwall, Topography, Poetry,
and Ray Societies. Music, Politics, Natural History, Social History,
Biographies and a large selection of books, old and new,
37. THE BOOK CUPBOARD, 18, The Parade, on the history of Golf over the past 150 years.
The Barbican, PLYMOUTH, Devon PL1 2JW. The bookshop is next door to ‘Charlotte’s Tea House’.
Tel: 01752 226311 Mob: 07713 737 833 Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm.
E-mail: barbbook@btconnect.com Mail orders welcome.
3 floors of assorted out-of-print books - approx. 200,000
Hardbacks/Paperbacks; Various Subjects; Fiction / Non-
43. BOOKMARK (Natasha Berks), 34, Arwenack Street,
Fiction. Books bought and sold. Free book search.
We are open seven days a week 10.30am to 4.30pm. FALMOUTH, Cornwall TR11 3JB.
18, The Parade is 10 minutes from City Centre Tel: 01326 211252
s. Coach/Rail Stations. E-mail: tasha_berks@yahoo.co.uk
There are several car-parking spaces in The Parade. Web: www.bookmark-online.co.uk
Specialising in Maritime, Boat Building and Sailing
38. LOE BOOKS (Tim and Kate Loe), Landreyne Manor, Adventures. Also strong on Military, Transport, Cornish
Coads Green, LAUNCESTON, Cornwall PL15 7LZ. History, Penguin Classics, Poetry, Art & Design, Esoteric,
, Tel: 01566 782528 E-mail: loe@loebooks.co.uk Philosophy and Craft books. Friendly and helpful service.
Web: www.loebooks.co.uk Book orders most welcome.
We stock a wide range of fine Antiquarian and Second-
hand books with a strong interest in Natural History, 44. GREENBANK BOOKS (Julius Hyde), 9, High Street,
and specialise in the New Naturalist series. We are FALMOUTH, Cornwall TR11 2AB. Tel: 07876 454 357
e not a formal bookshop but visitors are very welcome by E-mail: juliusvhyde@icloud.com
appointment. You may also find our website interesting. Excellent general stock with special interest in Maritime,
We offer a commission-based auction search and Motoring, Railways, Art, Architecture, Design & Crafts,
purchasing service. Fine books bought. Children’s Books and Cornish History.
We also stock Classical Music CDs and LPs.
39. JACK RYDER BOOKS, 10, Pike Street, LISKEARD, Open Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 5pm.
y Cornwall PL14 3JE. Tel: 07889 865 882
E-mail: japhyryder2@hotmail.co.uk
Books bought and sold. Specialist subjects Cornish ALL DAYS AND OPENING TIMES SUBJECT
Interest, Military History, Natural History, Art Books, TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE WHILE
Trains and Transport, General Antiquarian, Collectible
Children’s Books. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN
(summer 5pm) and Saturday 10am to 2.30pm. FORCE. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE VISITING.45. TIMKC BOOKS (Tim Kendall-Carpenter),
5, Bon Villas, NEWLYN, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5BZ.
BOOKBINDERS, FINISHERS
Tel: 07843 412241 (or 01736 365955) & CONSERVATORS
Web: www.timkcbooks.com E-mail: info@timkcbooks.com
Specialising in Signed Literary Fiction and Poetry, 20th 34. BOOKBUILD (Colin and Judith Roberts), The Gatehouse,
Century and later, and Art books. Small general stock also WEST CHARLETON, Nr. KINGSBRIDGE, Devon TQ7 2AL.
held. Monthly e-mail catalogues issued. Tel: 01548 531294
Visitors welcome (by appointment only). The proven antiquarian bookbinding and refurbishment
I exhibit at several U.K. and Irish Book Fairs and also attend service for collectors, dealers and the general public. Available
major literary festivals. 7 days per week; visits welcome by prior arrangement. Drop-
Member of the P.B.F.A. back boxes, portfolios etc.
MORRAB LIBRARY, 23. REBECCA NEWMAN, Cummins Farm, STOCKLAND,
Morrab Gardens, PENZANCE, TR18 4DA HONITON, Devon EX14 9EZ. Tel: 0787 606 3997
Set in a Victorian mansion with delightful gardens and E-mail: rebecca@newmanbookbinding.co.uk
large, comfortable rooms, the Morrab Library, established Web: www.newmanbookbinding.co.uk
in 1818, is the only one in Cornwall and one of only 30 Professional and long established bookbinding, conservation
in the U. K. It is the 6th largest with more than 70,000 and restoration service. High quality work from a traditional
volumes and is strong in literature, history, biography, bindery. Family bibles to tailor-made wedding albums. Work
antiquities, topography and travel and religion plus it is a undertaken in leather, cloth and paper. Hand-tooling in gold
centre for Celtic studies. leaf and foil blocking. Drop-back boxes and conservation
Some 2,750 of its books were printed before 1801, it boxes made to measure.
has extensive runs of 18th and 19th century periodicals,
among which are over a century of Cornish newspapers 27. SPIRAL PATH BOOK STUDIO LTD (Paul Taylor and
which start before 1850. There are 17th and 18th century Terry Bowden), Shakspeare Building, Great Western House,
Parliamentary Reports, 19th century Blue Books, Historic Westover, LANGPORT, Somerset TA10 9RB.
Manuscript Commission Reports and a collection of 3,000 Tel: 01458 897040 or 07802 882760
Napoleonic memorabilia, which has been described as E-mail: info@spiralpathbooks.uk
“the only great Napoleonic collection in the world”; whilst Web: www.spiralpathbooks.uk
the Library’s photographic archive has a computerized Professional Book and Paper Conservation by a fully qualified
catalogue of over 10,000 prints and negatives of and Accredited Conservator of the Institute of Conservation
antiquities, places, people and events in West Cornwall. with over 32 years’ experience.
It has recently acquired a further 15,000 transparencies of We repair and conserve all books, bibles, diaries, albums; all
buildings, industrial archaeology and related interest. paper items such as maps, prints, letters, certificates and also
For more information visit https://morrablibrary.org.uk. vellum and parchment.
We offer a no-obligation quotation of cost for all items.
46. REDRUTH BOOK SHOP, 62, Turnpike Road, Connor We also provide digital imaging, bookbinding training, fine
Downs, HAYLE, Cornwall TR27 5DT. leather bindings, archival boxes, preservation services and
Tel: 01736 752668 Mobile: 07599 131 079 exhibition advice.
E-mail: christine@redruthbookshop.co.uk Visits welcome by prior arrangement.
Web: www.redruthbookshop.co.uk
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Bespoke Book Design • Book Repair • Academic Binding
looking for).
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books plus other Second-hand books on various subjects Here at Arrow Bookbinding we design and make high quality
such as Law, Medical, History and English. Mainly bespoke books, for specific project requirements or for general
internet sales. gift ideas (e.g. sketch/notebooks, photograph/ wedding
Visitors by special request only; please telephone first. albums, guest books, etc).
Locals may collect; please ring for directions. We can repair and re-bind old antiquarian books, complete
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We also run the Publishing Press, Arrow Bookworks.
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