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VIRGINIA ANTIQUARIAN

BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION

Member Directory & Map

www.virginiabooksellers.org

AUTOGRAPHS

Edward N. BomsEy autographs, INc., padaEdward N. Bomsey 7317 Farr St. phoNE: (703) 642-2040Annandale, VA 22003-2516 [email protected] Internet and mail order, and by appointmentOriginal, authentic signed letters, documents, photographs, and books from American and international personalities of significance in all areas of human endeavor.

BOOKBINDINGcat taIl ruN haNd BookBINdINgJill Deiss 2160 Cedar Grove Rd. (540) 662-2683 Winchester, VA 22603 [email protected]–Thu, 9–5; Sat–Sun by appointmentRestoration and conservation services, including family Bibles and boxes. Work of note includes John Wilkes Booth’s diary (for Ford’s Theatre Museum), Robert E. Lee’s family Bible (for Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery), and rebinding The Washington National Cathedral’s pulpit Bible.

dEBorah EvEtts Book aNd papEr coNsErvatIoNDeborah M. Evetts1119 Hyde LaneRichmond, VA 23229 (804) 728-3602; (646) 725-0283 [email protected] www.bookbinderonline.comBy appointmentAll types of rare books, book binding and paper conservation.

mIchaEl pyroN, BooksEllEr aNd BookBINdErMichael PyronP.O. Box 7064Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 517-6490 [email protected] www.michaelpyron.comBy appointmentBuying and selling used and antiquarian books with an emphasis in fine press, illustrated books, Americana, literature, art and photography. Offering a range of bookbinding and book repair services; consultation and estimates are always free.

About the VirginiA AntiquAriAn

booksellers’ AssociAtion

The Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association, founded in 2004, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Its mission is to enhance cooperation among sellers of used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, maps, and ephemera in Virginia and to increase awareness of the book trade in our state. VABA represents a full spectrum of Virginia booksellers, including online merchants and by-appointment dealers, as well as bookbinders and conservators.

Are you a new or long-time bookseller, bookbinder, or ephemera dealer interested in joining VABA? Contact Michael Pyron for information. In addition to the support of a community of booksellers and bookbinders, VABA offers print and online listings for your business; access to the VABA listserv where you can initiate and participate in email discussions about relevant subjects; and discounted booth rates for the annual book fair.

Board of Directors 2013-Present

Scott Fennessey, President (434) 296-4646 [email protected]

Nicholas Cooke, Secretary (804) 353-9476 [email protected]

Michael Pyron, Treasurer (804) 517-6490 [email protected]

Lorne Bair (540) 665-0855 [email protected]

Web Design & MAintenAnce

Pat Saine (540) 662-6657 [email protected]

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BOOKS, MAPS, PRINTS, & EPHEMERA

Alexandria

austIN aBBEy rarE BooksAdrienne Horowitz KittsAlexandria, VA 22314 (703) [email protected] By appointmentSpecializing in 19th century illustrated books, publisher’s bindings and signed bindings. Used and antiquarian books bought and sold. Out of print book searches. Internet, mail order or telephone inquiries welcome.

Arrington

ButEo BooksAllen M. Hale & Jamie K. Hale2731 Arrington Road (434) 263-8671; (800) 722-2460Arrington, VA 22922 fax: (434) 263-4750(703) 527-7797 [email protected] Mon-Fri, 9-5; please call for directionsOrnithology and natural history; New, used, out-of-print, antiquarian.

Berryville

BErryvIllE old Book shopArchie and Bonnie Justice7 East Main St.Berryville, VA 22611 (540) [email protected]–Sat, 12–5; evenings and Sundays by chanceThe finest bookshop in historic Clarke County, we are a medium-sized bookshop with more than 15,000 handpicked titles and a bookstore cat. A delightful assortment for all readers, with emphasis on history, WWII, Civil War, Virginia history, cooking, gardening, children’s books, and more. Less than an hour from the Capital Beltway (I495) via Dulles Toll Rd., Dulles Greenway, and Rt. 7 West. Ten minutes from I-81.

Charlottesville

BluE whalE Books, aBaaScott Fennessey115 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-4646 [email protected] www.bluewhalebooks.comSun-Thu, 11-6; Fri-Sat, 11-9; longer summer hoursArt, architecture, and scholarly books; antiquarian maps and prints.

thE Book BrokErVesta Lee Gordon114 Bollingwood Rd.Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) [email protected] appointment, by Internet and by mailVirginiana. Appraisal services for estate, insurance and tax purposes.

clovEr hIll BooksCandace Carter Crosby PO Box 8372Charlottesville, VA 22906 (434) [email protected] www.cloverhillbooks.comInternet and mail and phone inquiryModern British and American literature, poetry, little magazines, literary ephemera. Some gardening titles.

FraNklIN gIllIam :: rarE Books, aBaaMary Cooper Gilliam; G. M. Kyles, Associate218 West South St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 979-2512 [email protected] Mon-Sat, 12-6 or by chance or appointment. A call ahead is advisable.Americana, law to 1870, English and American literature, food and wine, manuscripts, printed ephemera, books about books.

hEartwood Books, aBaaPaul Collinge5 Elliewood Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) [email protected]: Mon–Sat, 10–6; Sun, 12-5; rarE: By chance or appointmentGeneral, scholarly, Americana, literature, Thomas Jefferson.

oaklEy’s gENtly usEd BooksChris Oakley and James Beall112 West Main St. #9Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) [email protected] www.oakleysusedbooks.comMon, Wed-Sat, 10-6; by chance or appointment16,000 carefully selected books. General stock, science fiction, history, children’s. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Oakleysgentlyused

olIvEr & co. BooksCharles M. (Tod) Oliver1417 Ricky Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) [email protected] By appointmentLiterary first editions; Hemingway, Faulkner, Steinbeck, Joyce, Fitzgerald, T.S. Eliot, Thomas Wolfe, etc.

rEad It agaIN, samDave Taylor214 East Main St.Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) [email protected] Hours: Sun-Wed, 10-7; Thu-Sat, 10-9; Winter Hours: Daily, 10-5; additional hours by appointment or chance.Mystery, military, art, and good selections in all other areas; buy and sell fine used books.

Chester

cartographIc artsLuke A. VavraPO Box 2459Chester, VA 23831 (804) [email protected] www.CartographicArts.comBy appointmentAntique maps, antiquarian books with maps, map reference books, globes, prints.

Christiansburg

dallEy Book sErvIcEGeorge W. Dalley 90 Kimball Lane Christiansburg, VA 24073 (540) [email protected] www.dalleybookservice.comBy appointmentCivil War, Southeast Asia, Theology, Vietnam War, and Virginiana.

Falls Church

holE IN thE wall BooksMichael and Edie Nally905 W. Broad St. Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) [email protected]–Fri, 10–8; Sat & Sun, 10–6General stock.

Fredericksburg

BEck’s aNtIquEs & BooksBill & Susan Beck708 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) [email protected] www.becksantiques.comDaily, 12–5Virginia, Civil War, architecture, art, and antiques.

rIvErBy BooksSteve Cymrot & Paul Cymrot805 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) [email protected] www.facebook.com/riverbybooksNice Weather: Mon-Sat, 10-9; Sun, 12-5Cold Weather: Mon-Sat, 10-6; Sun, 12-5General selection of nearly 30,000 volumes on 3 levels plus an additional 25,000 available online only. A bookstore for readers and collectors. Constantly changing stock, but with an emphasis on American history, Fine bindings, Benjamin Franklin and early Americana. Quite a large section of current literary fiction at $5/volume and several thousand kids books in great condition. Vintage movie posters and Hollywood stills, a smattering of maps and ephemera. We buy books every day – single volumes or entire libraries. Located in historic downtown Fredericksburg.

Front Royal

royal oak BookshopKevin Seabrook207 S. Royal Ave. (Rt. 340)Front Royal, VA 22630 (540) [email protected] www.royaloakbookshop.comMon–Sat, 10–6; Sun, 12–5General stock, with Virginia, Civil War, and children’s featured in used, sale, collectible; also new books in featured collections.

Gloucester Courthouse

oasIs BooksKip Mortenson6670 Main StreetGloucester Courthouse, VA 23061 (804) [email protected] www.oasisusedbooks.comTue–Sat, 10:30–5:30General stock of 15,000 hardcover books in VG condition plus 3 Rare Book Rooms. Visit us in Historic Gloucester Court House.

Halifax

wIlkErsoN Books aNd prINtsBob WilkersonToots Creek Antiques Mall5293 Halifax Road (Highway 501)Halifax, VA 24558 (434) [email protected] Mon-Sat, 10-5; Sun, 1-5Fine selection of Art, Architecture, Children’s, Cooking, Gardening, and Literary First Editions in the midst of an outstanding gathering of antique dealers.

Hampton

thE way wE wErE BookshopCharles Felts32 E. Mellen St.Hampton, VA 23663 (757) [email protected]–Fri, 10:30–4:30; Sat, 10:30–5; Sun, 12:30–4:3010,000+ Hardbound, used and rare; very good selection of 19th and 20th century history (U.S. and World), railroading, Virginiana, and hunting/fishing/gunning.

Heathsville

yE oldE Book shoppE7072 Northumberland HwyHeathsville, VA 22475 (804) [email protected] www.nplva.orgThu-Fri, 10-4; Sat, 10-2Opened in April 2014 by the Northumberland Public Library, they sell donated books and books the library no longer keeps in circulation. There are thousands of books ranging from children’s stories to antique novels to unique table top display books. There is a coffee section, a children’s corner, and a reading area.

Ivy

JErry N. showaltEr, BooksEllEr, aBaaJerry Showalter PO Box 84Ivy, VA 22945 (434) [email protected] appointmentSoutheast Americana, Virginiana, Civil War, modern Southern literature.

Lexington

thE BookEryMarysue Forrest107 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 464-3377Mon–Sat, 9–5:30; Sun, 9–3More than 50,000 new, used, and rare books--Civil War, Virginiana, military, newspapers, local history, topos, signed books, general; out-of-print searches.

Lynchburg

Bookshop oN thE avENuEWalt & Maggie Carey3407 Memorial Ave.Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) [email protected] www.bookshopontheavenue.comMon–Sat, 10–7Theology, Children, Science Fiction, Mystery, classics, and biography; also gift cards, chess and many others.

gIvENs BooksDanny Givens2236 Lakeside Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) [email protected] www.givensbooks.comMon–Fri, 8–8; Sat, 9–7General book store; new, used, rare, out of print, etc.; Central Virginia’s largest independent book store and Lynchburg’s oldest since 1976.

Montclair

rEad ’Em agaIN Books, aBaaKurt A. Sanftleben4393 Kevin Walker Dr., #107Montclair, VA 22025 (703) [email protected] www.read-em-again.comBy appointment, Internet, and mailIn addition to a nice selection of Americana, children’s and illustrated books, pop-ups, and unusual non-fiction, we also maintain an inventory of sheet music and ephemera. Although we don’t have an open store, we do have a booth in the Antique Gallery located among the dozens of antique and specialty shops in Fredericksburg, VA at 1023 Caroline Street where we offer very reasonably priced books that are not in our on-line store.

Reston

marNINart—rarE IllustratEd art Books, aBaaAntonella Manganelli and Ross Iandolo1804 Post Oak Trail Reston, VA 20191 (703) [email protected] www.marninart.netBy appointment, Internet, and mail orderMarninart specializes in deluxe edition of Livres d’ Artistes illustrated from the masters of 19th and 20th Centuries: Chagall, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, and Impressionists; important art journals such as: Verve, Derrière le Miroir, XXe Siecle are also part of the inventory.

Richmond

Black swaN Books, Inc.Nicholas T. Cooke, III, ABAA, ILAB2601 W. Main St.Richmond, VA 23220 (804) [email protected] www.blackswanbooks.comWed-Sun, 11-5 or by appointmentRare books and ephemera including Antiquarian, Virginiana, Americana, Civil War, Literature and the Arts. Buying estates or individual titles. Visit us also in Staunton, Virginia at Black Swan Books and Music.

Book pEoplERuth Erb536 Granite Ave. Richmond, VA 23226 (804) [email protected] www.bookpeoplerichmond.comMon-Fri, 10-7; Sat, 9-6; Sun, 1-5Personal service to the extreme.

Madison

spENcEr alExaNdEr usEd BooksTamina PainterP.O. Box 207Madison, VA 22727 (540) [email protected]–Sat, 11–5 or by appointmentAmericana is our specialty, but we strive to maintain a solid selection of History, Literature, Sporting Material including Equestrian, Guns and Weaponry, Vintage Cookbooks, Architecture and Planning, and quality First Edition Fiction, all with an emphasis on out of print and hard to find material. Our Americana books also include a section that focuses on Virginia county histories, genealogies and other historic “Virginiana.”

Mechanicsville

whItINg’s old papEr at aNtIquE vIllagEJohn Whiting10203 Chamberlayne Rd.Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) [email protected] www.antiquevillageva.comMon-Sat, 10-5; Sun, 12-6; Closed WednesdaysPaper Memorabilia. Since 1976, magazines, postcards, advertising, photos, sheet music, posters, ephemera, majority 1860s-1960s. Appraisals offered.

Middleburg

mIchaEl F. roBINsoN & assocIatEsMichael F. RobinsonP.O. Box 1947Middleburg, VA 20118 (540) 687-3830By appointmentSpecialist Appraisers: Archives, Manuscripts & Autographs, Printed Books, Prints, Historical Association Items, and related materials.

chop suEy BooksWard Tefft2913 W. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23221 (804) [email protected] www.chopsueybooks.comMon–Thu, 10–7; Fri–Sat, 10–8; Sun, 12–7A new and used bookstore featuring Literature, Art, Photography, Design, Architecture, Poetry, Philosophy, and Counter Culture. We buy or trade every day. 10% off special orders of new books.

Ex lIBrIsJim Martinelli6921 Lakeside Ave.Richmond, VA 23228 (804) [email protected]/home/exlibrisrichmondMon, 11–6; Tue–Fri, 10–6; Sat, 10–4:30General used (pre-enjoyed!) Civil War, Virginiana, World War II, and African-American.

owENs & ramsEy hIstorIcal BooksEllErsMarc and Jill Ramsey 2728 Tinsley Dr. (804) 272-8888Richmond, VA 23235 (866) [email protected] www.owensandramsey.comMon–Sat, 10–6New, used, and rare books on the American Civil War, Virginia, the Revolution, World War I and II, and most eras of military history. Also rare paper and prints. Appraisals available. House calls made almost anywhere.

rIchmoNd BookshopZ. Binwaif808 West Broad St.Richmond, VA 23220-3807 (804) [email protected] www.facebook.com/richmondbookshopMon–Sat, 2–7; Sundays optionalBooks and antiques - general used and rare book store with the following added areas of emphasis: Posters (new and used Marilyn Monroe, vintage Rock and Movie and much more), Back-issue and vintage Comic Books and Underground Comix, Vinyl - records of all eras and styles, Movies, modern and vintage Pin-ups, original Comic Art and Illustration, Magazines (all kinds and all eras) including Fashion, Pulps, Science Fiction, Life, etc., plus Sculptural Shelf Stuff beyond description and Images of All Kinds!

Roanoke

too maNy BooksLinda Steadman 1504 Grandin Rd. Roanoke, VA 24015 (540) 985-6469linda@toomanybooksroanoke.comwww.toomanybooksroanoke.comMon–Sat, 10–5:30; Sun, 1–5General stock of antiquarian and used books with a large inventory of Virginia History, Rail, Military History, and Art. More than 40,000 books.

Staunton

thE avocado pItAndrew & Robin Gutterman2621 W Beverly St.Staunton, VA 24401 (540) [email protected] www.theavocadopit.comMon-Sat, 2-5 (or later); Sunday by appointmentGeneral used nonfiction, softcover fiction/literature. Some Genealogy. Also home to BookTrakker software. Often open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday by noon or earlier. Look for the open sign and if good weather the flag. Best to call ahead.

BarrIstEr BooksAnthony Baker1 Lawyer’s RowStaunton, VA 24401 (540) [email protected], 10:30-5:30One Lawyer’s Row, behind the Old Court House, in the heart of downtown Staunton. Ten thousand interesting books, an eclectic variety in very good condition. Should you visit Staunton on the days we are closed, we will gladly open the store by appointment.

Black swaN Books aNd musIcJames Cooke1 E. Beverly St.Staunton, VA 24401 (540) [email protected] www.blackswanstaunton.comWed-Sat, 11-6; Sun, 12-5Quality used and rare books in all fields with an emphasis on local history; Civil War; literature, especially poetry & Shakespeare; and the arts, photography, art, architecture and music. Vinyl records as well, especially jazz, rock and roll, blues and indie. Buying estates or individual books or records. Visit us also at Black Swan Books in Richmond.

Stephenson

captaIN ahaB’s rarE BooksAmir Naghib111 Rotunda DriveStephenson, VA 22656 (305) 206-8196captainahabsrarebooks@hotmail.comwww.captainahabsrarebooks.comBy appointment onlySpecialists of first editions in literature, film, art, crime, pop-culture ephemera, and zines.

Warrenton

horsE Books plus, llcKaren WildFox Den Antiques 355B W. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 547-4005 [email protected] www.horsebooksplus.comMon-Sat, 10-6; Sun, 12-690% Out-of-Print & Hard-to-Find with an emphasis on Horse Sports and Children’s books. Large quantity of good general stock divided into easy to browse or search catalogs at our website. We buy and sell quality books, sporting jewelry, antiques & collectibles as well as designer country clothing, hunting appointments and accessories for men and women. Free Book Search Service, any topic, any time. Visit our homepage for directions to the shop.

Waynesboro

stoNE soup BooksMary Katharine Froehlich908 W. Main St.Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) [email protected] www.stonesoupbooks.netBy chance or appointment, phone or InternetGeneral used and Antiquarian books with specialties in Fiction, Classics, Poetry, Spirituality, Gardening & Sustainable Living, and Vintage Children. Over 12,000 volumes in our 19th century farmhouse. Available for scouting or event book selling services.

Williamsburg

BErtram & wIllIams Books aNd FINE artTennyson Williams and Carlie Bertram 1459 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) [email protected] www.bertbook.comDaily, 10–6 25,000 books for readers & collectors: literary first editions, Americana, Virginiana, magic, children’s, leather bindings, scholarly, & more. Original art: old & modern masters from Rembrandt to Matisse; natural history engravings; antique maps. Original collectible photographs and stereoviews.

BookprEss ltd.John Robert Curtis, Jr. 1304 Jamestown Rd. (757) 229-1260Williamsburg, VA 23185 Fax: (757) [email protected] www.bookpress.comMon–Fri, 10–5, or by appointmentArchitecture, Virginiana, Americana and rare books.

hamIltoN’s rarE BooksJack D. HamiltonPO Box 1866Williamsburg, VA 23187 (757) [email protected] www.rarebookman.comBy appointmentAntiques, Art, Books, Collectibles, Historic paper, account books, American history, autographs, diaries, documents, ephemera, ledgers, letters, manuscripts, maps, post cards, photographs. Appraisals. House Calls. Since 1974.

mErmaId BooksHatley Mason421A Prince George St.Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) [email protected] www.mermaidbookswilliamsburg.comMon–Sat, 10–5; Sun, 12–5Since 1977, Mermaid Books has been known for new, used, rare books, vintage postcards and ephemera. Featuring: Virginia and Colonial history, poetry, gardening, art and cookbooks. A large selection of children’s books, coloring books, and paper dolls.

Winchester

BluE platE BooksPat Saine2257 Valley AvenueWinchester, VA 22601 (540) [email protected] www.blueplatebooks.comDaily, 11–7A clean, well lighted used-book store offering general, out-of-print, and antiquarian books. We buy and sell gently used books. Blue Plate Books: feeding your need to read.

lorNE BaIr rarE Books, aBaaLorne Bair and Lee Ann Dransfield661 Millwood Ave, Ste 206 (540) 665-0855Winchester, VA 22601 Fax: (540) [email protected] www.lornebair.comAt shows or by appointmentAmerican social movements.

Wytheville

Bookworm & sIlvErFIshJim Presgraves, ABAA, ILAB PO Box 639Wytheville, VA 24382 (276) [email protected] www.bookwormandsilverfish.comBy appointment, Internet and mailAppraisals; Americana, Appalachia, Virginina, Civil War, trade catalogs, Technical, and 19th century sheet music. Visit our booths at Roanoke Antique Mall and Snoopers at Fort Chiswell.

Name City

Oakley’s Gently Used Books Charlottesville

Oasis Books Gloucester Courthouse

Oliver &. Co. Books Charlottesville

Owens & Ramsey Historical Booksellers Richmond

Michael Pyron, Bookseller and Bookbinder Richmond

Read ‘Em Again Books, ABAA Montclair

Read It Again, Sam Charlottesville

Richmond Bookshop Richmond

Riverby Books Fredericksburg

Michael F. Robinson & Associates Middleburg

Royal Oak Bookshop Front Royal

Jerry N. Showalter, Bookseller, ABAA Ivy

Spencer Alexander Used Books Madison

Stone Soup Books Waynesboro

The Way We Were Bookshop Hampton

Too Many Books Roanoke

Whiting’s Old Paper at Antique Village Mechanicsville

Wilkerson Books and Prints Halifax

Ye Olde Book Shoppe Heathsville

ALPHABETICAL LISTING BY BUSINESS NAME

Name City

Austin Abbey Rare Books Alexandria

The Avocado Pit Staunton

Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester

Barrister Books Staunton

Beck’s Antiques and Books Fredericksburg

Berryville Old Book Shop Berryville

Bertram & Williams Books and Fine Art Williamsburg

Black Swan Books and Music Staunton

Black Swan Books, Inc. Richmond

Blue Plate Books Winchester

Blue Whale Books, ABAA Charlottesville

Edward N. Bomsey Autographs, Inc., PADA Annandale

The Book Broker Charlottesville

Book People Richmond

The Bookery Lexington

Bookpress Ltd. Williamsburg

Bookshop on the Avenue Lynchburg

Bookworm and Silverfish Wytheville

Buteo Books Arrington

Captain Ahab’s Rare Books Stephenson

Cartographic Arts Chester

Cat Tail Run Hand Bookbinding Winchester

Chop Suey Books Richmond

Clover Hill Books Charlottesville

Dalley Book Service Christiansburg

Deborah Evetts Book and Paper Conservation Richmond

Ex Libris Richmond

Franklin Gilliam :: Rare Books, ABAA Charlottesville

Givens Books Lynchburg

Hamilton’s Rare Books Williamsburg

Heartwood Books, ABAA Charlottesville

Hole in the Wall Books Falls Church

Horse Books Plus, LLC Warrenton

Marninart--Rare Illustrated Art Books, ABAA Reston

Mermaid Books Williamsburg

N O T E S N O T E S

SAVE THE DATE!

THE 4th ANNUAL VIRGINIA ANTIQUARIAN

BOOK FAIR

NOW AT THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

428 N. Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23220

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016

9:30 am to 2:00 pm

SPONSORED BY VABA For more information about this and future fairs


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