Not all secondhand bookshops have the stuffed head of a water buffalo on the wall, as ours does. We know that student finances can be tight, so sell us your used course books. The ib bookshop find the ib books you need at the best. A true bibliophile will tell you the allure of a physical book is its texture, how it feels in your hands and to turn the page, how it smells and the experience it gives. Visitors are welcome to browse our stock of over 10,000 new and secondhand volumes in theology, history, literature, art, philosophy, and rare books. Please contact the second hand books department at your nearest blackwell shop to make an appointment about the books you have for sale. Blackwells, books for life and for learning blackwells. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. Apr 11, 2020 recently took a chance ordering second hand books online as i came across many fantasy titles id been searching for, the process was easy, aswell as payment and using pep paxi for the first time. And where better to give back to one of the worlds largest charities than where it all began oxfam was founded in oxford back in 1942.
Our stock of classics books includes latin and greek language, literature, philosophy, philology, history, archaeology and art. The bookshop is based within the bindery building and is open between 10am and 4pm weekdays, any other times by appointment. So weve gone and discovered some great secondhand bookshops in jozi to satisfy the bibliophile in you. Oxfam secondhand bookshop 56 st giles oxford ox1 3lu. The last bookshop is also an arts venue, hosting talks and events, and has a small cafe onsite, with the staffmember on the till serving reasonably priced coffee and tea that you can drink. If theres a bookshop that you think other students and academics should. A short documentary looking inside new morning books at 155 frome st. At we buy books, we arent just searching for your oldest and most neglected books we want any type of books. It has since grown to become the uks leading academic. I bought a book secondhand, can i use the digital code. Temple rare books is a division of temple bookbinders, has been established since 1994. We specialise in second hand and antiquarian latin and greek classics.
If the code in your second hand book has been reactivated after this date by the original owner, you will need to purchase a new digital code. You will see many used copies described as as new these are usually remaindered books that failed to sell in a book. The twostorey oxfam bookshop on st giles street was the very first oxfam bookshop in the world, opened by sir john mortimer in 1987. Since 1872 the oxford university press bookshop has provided a unique showroom and retail presence on the iconic high street in oxford city centre.
With over 30,000 books in stock across two floors, we invite you to browse our distinctive shop, where every turn leads you to another seemingly hidden room full of beautiful books. The bookshop is based within the bindery building and is open between 10am. We also sell a good selection of attractive greetings cards and stationery. There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books hardback and paperback. The ib bookshop find the ib books you need at the best prices. You can save 33% off the retail price by purchasing secondhand course books from blackwells. The ib bookshop find the ib books you need at the best prices specialists in ib books and resources for the international baccalaureate. Its the place to go for secondhand books on all sorts of topics expect to find everything from wellthumbed cookery books perfect for uni. The bookshop is no ordinary booksellerit is a thriving and yet peaceful place to discover the hidden depths of one of the worlds most influential publishers. The store also sells used vinyl records, and if you head downstairs youll enter a wonderland of secondhand books, all individually priced. The ib bookshop find the ib books you need at the best prices specialists.
Oxford university press bearing a rich and textured history, oup has expanded from its roots in fifteenthcentury biblical commentaries to a global output of more than sixthousand. Oxford book shops still going strong despite the various forms of competition. Books range from art and history to fiction and childrens books. Jul 24, 2017 a short documentary looking inside new morning books at 155 frome st. Curious shoppers can venture down to the shops basement, descending the postercovered stairs to discover an aladdins cave of secondhand books. Rare bookshop blackwells rare books online blackwell online. The latest second hand textbooks at the university of queensland. Turned pages secondhand bookstore documentary youtube.
Skoob is a temple for secondhand books time out, may 2010 londons broadest selection of secondhand academic books, including large collections of used books in philosophy, psychology, modern literature, art, history, politics, economics, classics, science and technology. Its the place to go for secondhand books on all sorts of topics expect to find everything from wellthumbed cookery books perfect for uni students whove just moved away from home to hefty, academic tomes. Thats right, we want you to have a really good look around for any books you might want to sell, regardless of their age. Youll receive up to 40% of the retail value in blackwells gift cards or 33% by card refund. Scotlands biggest secondhand bookshop and a work of art, according to george galloway mp.
We buy, trade in and sell used english books and other languages. But even the delights of whiling away hours in foyles or your local independent cant compare to stumbling upon improbably tiny shops, where every surface is groaning under the weight of ancient leatherbound tomes and dogeared out of print paperbacks. Secondhand books, catholic, theology, art, classics. Not only does this bookstore sell new and second hand books, but it also houses a cafe and is open til late in the evening. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in australia. Here are my impressions, in case anyone finds them useful, of a few oxford bookshops from an august 2016 visit. Lehninger principles of biochemistry 9781464109621 authors. Welcome to the oxford street bookshop, a treasure trove of popular, collectible and rare antique books in the heart of whitstable. A treasure trove of second hand books covering all subjects including many. Proper secondhand book shop, with piles stacked suitably precariously. The original shop at 50 broad street was tiny and i mean really tiny measuring only twelve square feet. In fact, the space was so small that, if there were more.
World of books is one of the largest online sellers of secondhand books in the world. Secondhand books, catholic, theology, art, classics, antiquarian. Oxford university press the bookshop, high st, oxford. We are located in central oxford at 82 st aldates opposite christ church gardens, which is a 15 minute walk from the railway station and a 5 minute walk from the westgate car park. The codes inside our textbooks will automatically reset on december 31 st each year, which leaves them available to be reactivated as of january 1 st. I have a friend who used to run a secondhand bookshop in the city. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. If something comes to mind, were looking for around 100 words per bookshop. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery. Bookshops could be academic, alternative, foreign language, hobbybased, secret or underground institutions, second hand outlets, or connected to a university. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. Adelaide south australia store owner and proprietor.
Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in the uk. The very first blackwell bookshop opened in oxford in 1879 selling rare and secondhand books.
Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the. Oct 08, 2012 4 berkelouw bookshop paddington, 19 oxford street, paddington. Weve got so many second hand bookshops, we couldnt include them all, so contact your local national trust place to check if they have one and for opening times. Search, find and buy online from hundreds of bookstores worldwide. Better still, it also looks completely amazing and is my favourite for a saturday browse followed by brunch in the local area.
Use our guide to book conditions to understand the difference between condition grades such as fair, very good and fine. Because of the huge student population in the city, the second hand bookshops are always wellstocked with academic and foreign language books to tick off your reading list. Prices begin at just 60 pence plus postage so a bargain is never far away. Book shopping in ox ford oxford book shops still going strong despite the various forms of competition. The friendly staff are always on hand to help those with particular interests. When looking for second hand books, condition is vital. Go straight to those sites that have your used book for sale by filling in the above form and clicking on the search button. Your prime destination in budapest for quality second hand used english books.
Definition of secondhand adjective in oxford advanced american dictionary. Yellow zebra bookstore quality second hand used english. The books were in better condition than youd ever expect second hand books to be in. No matter what you call it, we think thats when things really start to get good. Theology, history, literature, philosophy, art, classics and antiquarian. Five great secondhand bookshops every londoner should know about. From the list of titles, click on a book s code number to view details and the option to add to your basket. Second hand books for sale blackwells online bookshop. The classics bookshop, 4 church street, cleobury mortimer, kidderminster dy14 8bs. Oxford bookshops oxford blog wandering danny travelogues. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books.
Oxford used to have a great range of bookshops, not surprisingly for a. We are located in central oxford at 82 st aldates opposite christ church. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. There are secondhand bookshops, charity shops, independent bookshops and more. Not only does this bookstore sell new and secondhand books, but it also houses a cafe and is open til late in the evening. Hannah adcock says the secondhand bookshop is here to stay, despite the rise and rise of its rival. We also have some books on papyrology and epigraphy. John scott film produced by david thorpe no considerations were. We have over 10,000 secondhand books available here.
In secondhand bookshops around melbourne you can still find copies of his grandfathers sermons. A list of our shops and contact numbers can be located on the shops page of our website or by clicking on the following link. This twostorey shop situated in the heart of the city was the very first oxfam bookshop to open, back in 1987. While there used to be a few outlets of this gem around oxford, only. The ib bookshop is run by heath books for all your international baccalaureate needs. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. Topics transport by car or lorry b2 often disapproving of news, information, etc. Now the longestestablished bookseller in oxford, the bookshop has four floors exclusively dedicated to oups publishing. Apr 08, 2019 this twostorey shop situated in the heart of the city was the very first oxfam bookshop to open, back in 1987. Founded by benjamin henry blackwell in 1879, blackwells oxford bookshop began as a dealer of rare and secondhand books. This is a mix of secondhand books and new ones the latter are.
Oxfam bookshop turl street oxfam bookshops offer a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern fiction and leisure interest to classics and rare or collectable books. There is only one place better than a video shop, and that is a good secondhand bookshop. Is your favourite place missing from our list below. Click on a category below to view the titles available. If something comes to mind, were looking for around 100 words per bookshop, detailing why this place is a mustsee. From the list of titles, click on a books code number to view details and the option to add to your basket. Weve got so many secondhand bookshops, we couldnt include them all, so contact your local national trust place to check if they have one and for opening times. Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for more details. Our used book search engine is linked to thousands of online booksellers via a small number of booklisting services.