You can try to sell 2nd hand books at au which is a decent place where you can describe the book conditions frankly and find out others to purchase your books. Theres a reason the format has hung on after all these years, despite being bulky and expensive. Melbourne is the centre of one of the most engaged and energetic bookselling communities in australia. Alices bookshop according to the alices bookshop s website, browsers, thinkers, readers, and dreamers are all welcome. Put your books in a bag or box and bring them in to your local vinnies store or a vinnies charity bin.
Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books online. All the books you could ever want and most of them dont even look second hand. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Forwardthinking house and techno records from a veteran of the scene. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slowbookshop, established in 1986. Which is good because, as one of melbourne s longest running secondhand bookstores almost 30 years alices attracts customers from all over melbourne, in search of a specific title or just wanting to browse. The 6 best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. Catalogues are issued and may be also downloaded from our web site. We also offer a selection of used nonfiction books. Parish bargain shop flemington st georgesbrotherhood of st laurence. If you don t see a law book or set of secondhand law reports that you require, let us know and we will source it for you. A jewel in the crown of the secondhand fashion arena. Please check shop online for details talk to a real person.
Popular second hand bookstore city basement books, formerly of elizabeth street, has been in operation for years. Over the summer period we accept approximately 20,000 second hand text books and novels, therefore the selection is wide ranging. City basement books having moved from its original elizabeth street digs to a flinders street abode in 2010, city basement books stands as arguably melbourne cbds best secondhand bookstore. We have had bookshops for over 25 years in camberwell and carlton. In the middle of fitzroys cafe society, just a few minutes from melbourne s cbd, page two is located in a warehouse with a colourful past, including life as a furniture factory, aboriginal arts centre and the australian print workshop. Penny and david syber each run a secondhand book shop. One of australias oldest libraries, braille house in annerley, is brisbanes newest second hand bookshop.
Popular secondhand bookstore city basement books, formerly of elizabeth street, has been in operation for years. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in australia. Serendipity books perthwa antiquarian, secondhand february, 2010. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery. North melbourne books is a small, local and independent bookstore. So next time youre admiring the impossiblycool dressing of fitzroy locals, head to hg and find your own grandmachic groove. Oxfam shops help fight poverty and injustice around the world and proceeds support 20 independent charitable organizations. We have been in business since 1978, specialising in rare and collectable books. Elizabeths bookshops online secondhand book dealers. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world.
Melbournes best secondhand bookstores urban list melbourne. Stumbled past this place whilst exploring melbourne. With a range of bookshops from holeinthewall laneway bookshops to some of the largest bookshops in australia, it includes independent, specialist and antiquarian booksellers as well as flagship shops for some of australias leading national book retailers. For over 10 years we have been offering an eclectic collection of quality secondhand books. You cant miss this fitzroy institution, with its trestle tables of wellpriced used books nestled between boutiques, bars and ice cream stores on. A bookshop in port moresby have requested books for their bookshop. With over 80,000 titles, theres something for every type of book. The books are mainly titles on reading lists or general fiction with very large collection of english literature. We have a vast range of books in many categories with a special interest in australia history including military, aboriginal. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online.
A member of the coop gets a 10% discount on stationery. Melbourne is not only blessed with multiple secondhand bookshops, each stands out as a devotee of its unique collections, whatever the specialities might be. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in good christian literature to undertake a variety of tasks including cataloguing, customer service including e comerce either based at fitzroy. There are some top spots around melbourne and victoria to find some great old book shops, with squeaky floor boards and old shelves, jampacked with old books. You can sell your books on a lot of sites, like ebay and abebooks. Sainsburys books pty ltd are a friendly, reliable and professional service. Was directed to a book i had been long searching for and bought another two. Dec 20, 2016 you can sell your books on a lot of sites, like ebay and abebooks. And if you are interested in recycling your quality used books then you are. Bundle a few items together, combine postage and save. Aug 04, 2008 oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. Browse through the online book catalogue at elizabeths bookshop, one of australias largest second hand bookselling operations. The writing style and attitudes of past times will make you laugh and wonder.
Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed. But whether you are a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, melbourne still has a wealth of stores to. Oct 31, 2010 melbourne is not only blessed with multiple second hand bookshops, each stands out as a devotee of its unique collections, whatever the specialities might be. City basement books having moved from its original elizabeth street digs to a flinders street abode in 2010, city basement books stands as arguably melbourne cbds best second hand bookstore. Melbournes best secondhand bookstores the urban list. At lilydale books we encourage parents and students to purchase second hand school books. Love this bookshop, cannot walk out without at least 5 books in hand. We provide secure ordering through ssl secure sockets layer. The chapel street store is at number 38, opposite the windsor railway station, near the corner of dandenong road and chapel street. I have purchased a couple of second hand book and it arrived reasonable. Use startlocal to find the most popular secondhand book stores in vic. A catalogue of valuable new and second hand books english and foreign in. While we stock books on most subjects, there is a strong emphasis on literature, music, the.
World of books is one of the largest online sellers of secondhand books in the world. There is ample free parking near the shop restrictions apply. Melbourne second hand shops the world loves melbourne. Gigglefit grammar, previously known as bayside books, is the oldest bookstore in wynnum. In the middle of fitzroys cafe society, just a few minutes from melbournes cbd, page two is located in a warehouse with a colourful past, including life as a furniture factory, aboriginal arts centre and the australian print workshop. Browse our complete stock listing search our subject categories information page about us email. A jewel in the crown of the secondhand fashion arena, hunter gatherer has operated under the brotherhood of st laurence to bring traditional vintage clothing together under a canopy of neon signage.
Located on 678 swanston street, carlton secondhand books is a cosy and quaint twostorey book shops filled with literary fulfilment. City basement books shopping in melbourne, melbourne. Bookworms will find an eclectic range of titles, spanning biographies, history, arts and entertainment and fiction, and prices are reasonable. One of australias oldest libraries, braille house in annerley, is brisbanes newest secondhand bookshop. This place is a treasure trove of preloved books that include collectibles, signed books, antiquarian, second hand fiction nonfiction childrens books, uncommon australiana and reference books. Here are our top melbourne second hand shops and op shops for range, price, ambience and charitability. Maybe melbourne smallest secondhand bookshop, with a great selection of titles tucked between two shops, a must to visit.
There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane. Declutter your home by selling your books here are the. If a schoolbook is available used, it will appear with a price. Our iconic book store the merchant of fairness has recently had a fabulous makeover and owner rod cant wait to show you around. We have a vast range of books in many categories with a special interest in australia history including military, aboriginal, nature, australiana, true crime, art and biography. The brotherhood of st laurence op shops are not only a place for community connection but to find low cost goods at bargain prices. All books are second hand but in brand new condition. Vinnies welcomes the donation of quality books fiction, nonfiction, childrens if youve read it and the quality is good, well happily accept it. The rise of digital books, the growth of online trading and increasing rent has claimed several highprofile sellers. The best secondhand bookshops in melbourne whether youre a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, melbourne has a wealth of stores to choose from.
Shop 19 wantirna mall 348 mountain hwy, wantirna vic 3152. Lilydale books has offered this service since the business was first established in 1986. Second hand books in melbournes eastern suburbs lilydale books. At the school book shop, stock levels of our online second hand text books can change daily. We are passionate about books and the absolute pleasure, joy and comfort that reading a good book provides and we value the personal connections with other book lovers that we make through our bookstore. At the school book shop, if a school book is available second hand it will appear above the new textbook. Buy quality second hand books through our online bookstore featuring over 40,000 fiction and nonfiction titles at up to 70% off original retail prices, as well as antiquarian, collectible and rare books.
There is something about a secondhand book the smell, the character, the acquired charm something that gives it a simple distinction. Welcome to australias only online second hand sheet music shop, based in lismore on the far north coast of new south wales. The last few years have been tough on melbourne s secondhand bookstores. Just around the corner from local institution, piedimontes supermarket on st georges rd, the shop is easily accessible. Call our shop on 9041 4216 currently we have a three customer limit in the shop at any one time. At 302 racecourse road flemington this is a classic. The merchant of fairness second hand books, collectibles. We specialise in used and out of print music scores and songbooks in all genres. Philip and maureen fraher, proprietors of time booksellers exhibiting at a anzaab book fair. Time booksellers are members of anzaab an affiliate of ilab and adhere to their codes of practice. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. Alices bookshop is located about 3km north of melbourne city centre.
Delivers to or services australiawide online only have a browse through books and bits where youll find a great mix of rare and collectible books, those old favourites and a large range of general fiction and nonfiction. As you may already know, we arent like other online book stores. The shop sells furniture, books, clothing and electrical goodsyou know the drill. You can find red cross shops in most major cities in australia, including melbourne, adelaide, and brisbane and these large charity shops carry secondhand everything. Amazon, though, is the biggest and mosttrafficked bookstore in the world, so its the best place to sell your books. A catalogue of valuable new and secondhand books english and foreign in. Oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years.
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