Bytown Bookshop » Sales & Finds

Wouldn’t it be Murder?

Richard — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:56:13 +0000

We recently acquired a copy of the Cheshire Cat Press’ Wouldn’t it be Murder, a wonderful letterpress book illustrated with engravings by George Walker and printed at the Poole Hall Press. The book contains the talk Alice scholar and enthusiast Joseph Brabant presented to the Lewis Carroll Society of North America at its first meeting in Canada, on May 12, 1990. The talked explored the question, from a humorous legal view of the situation, as to whether or not it would be murder if Alice left the Duchess’ child behind after the Duchess tossed it to her.

This fine copy is one of a limited 177 copies (as with all Cheshire Cat Press editions). But unlike other copies I’ve seen, it is signed by the artist George Walker and has an additional Alice engraving tipped onto the blank opposite the title page.

Devonshire School 25th Annual Book Sale This Weekend!

Richard — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:38:28 +0000

What: Devonshire Community Public School Book Sale

When: June 11th and 12th. The doors open on Friday at 3:30, and along with the books, there will be a silent auction, bake sale table and BBQ. Saturday morning, from 9am to 12pm, will be the book sale only.

Where: Devonshire Public School is located at 100 Breezehill Ave. N. (between Somerset and Gladstone, just west of Preston) in Hintonburg.

Elgin Street Public School Book Sale

Richard — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:28:31 +0000

Once again this year, Elgin Street Public School (310 Elgin-directly across from Minto Park) will be holding their annual used book sale on:

Thursday & Friday, June 16th & 17th 3:00-9:00pm;
Saturday, June 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm; and
Sunday, June 19th from 10:00am – 3:00pm

Happy Hunting!

Small Press Book Fair – Spring 2011

Richard — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:01:21 +0000

spring 2011 edition
Saturday, June 25, 2011
12 – 5pm
Room 203 of the Jack Purcell Community Centre (on Elgin, at 320 Jack Purcell Lane).

contact rob at rob_mclennan@hotmail.com to sign up for a table.

Two upcoming Book Sales

Richard — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:36:18 +0000

One Boy One Van Foundation

will be holding its annual Really Big Book Sale on Saturday May 14 at Convent Glen Catholic School, 6212 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd in Orleans, from 9AM to 1PM. A huge selection of very gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, will be available. The One Boy One Van Foundation is a local charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for physically handicapped children and their families in Eastern Ontario.

For more information, call 613.447.0728, or visit www.oneboyonevan.ca.

Elgin Street Parent Council Fourth Annual Book Sale

Elgin Street Parent Council is hosting its fourth Annual Book Sale and Silent Auction.

310 Elgin Street, Ottawa (Elgin at Gilmour)
Thursday June 16, 3PM to 9PM
Friday June 17, 3PM to 9PM
Saturday June 18, 9AM to 4PM
Sunday June 19, 10AM to 3PM

Hard and soft cover books, children’s books, non-fiction, and more. All proceeds go to arts and recreation programs for Elgin students.
Information: elginbooksale@gmail.com

Books, Beer & Brats!

Richard — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:04:37 +0000

The Books, Beer, & Brats Sale is only 3 weeks away, taking place on Saturday May 14th, from 11:30am-6:30pm. There is still space available if anyone has a number of books they’d like to divest of in a relaxed rummage sale style atmosphere with beverage and bratwurst close at hand. If interested in a space or have questions about the event, feel free to send me an e-mail at info@bytownbookshop.ca.

Hope to see you there!!

The 16th Annual Mammoth Used Book Sale

Richard — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:25:10 +0000

When: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, April 17, 10am to 3pm
Where: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Hall F.
Admission and parking are free.

More than twenty thousand books of all types are available at bargain prices (most paperbacks will be $1 and most trade and hardcover books will be $2).

For more information call 613-580-2424 ext. 41060, email jasmine.ball@biblioottawalibrary.ca, or go to http://www.ottawapubliclibraryfriends.ca/

Bytown Bookshop will be Leaving the Antique Market

Richard — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:14:15 +0000

The Bytown Bookshop will be leaving the Ottawa Antique Market at the end of April, and in an effort to divest of as much stock as possible, the entire month of April will be…

50% OFF ALL BOOKS INSTORE

When: April 2-30, 2011
Where: Ottawa Antique Market (1179 Bank St., Ottawa)

Note: while the Bytown Bookshop will be closing up the bricks & mortar side of the shop, we will remain very active online and at Book Sales in the Ottawa area.

Subsequently, the Bytown Bookshop (never one to completely disappear from the book scene) will be partnering with Cornell Booksellers to launch their 1st Annual Books, Beer & Brats Day to be held at the Montgomery Legion (330 Kent St.) May 14th (11:30am – 6:30pm). Plenty of books from a number of vendors to be had from $0.25 and up. A fun book bazaar style afternoon that will hopefully take off and grow in the years to come. Details can be found here.

Spring Cleaning Pt.2

Richard — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:39:01 +0000

50% OFF ALL BOOKS INSTORE

The Bytown Bookshop will be having a Spring Cleaning Sale!

When: 11:00-5:00, Saturday March 26th, 2011
Where: Ottawa Antique Market (1179 Bank St., Ottawa)

Discount will be on cash sales only

First Avenue School Book Sale

Richard — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:55:56 +0000

One of the first and best book sales of the Spring book hunting season is just around the corner!

First Avenue Public School Annual Book Sale
73 First Avenue at O’Connor Street
http://www.firstavebooksale.com/

Browse through more than 30,000 gently-used books priced to sell. The sale’s extensive adult section is organized conveniently by author in several distinct categories and includes many popular titles.

Book Sale Hours:
Thursday, April 7………….4 pm – 9 pm
Friday, April 8……………..10 am – 9 pm
Saturday, April 9………….10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 10…………..10 am – 3 pm