One of my favourite auction houses, Heritage Auctions, will soon be doing a weekly Rare Book auction online starting Thursday March 3rd. While Heritage acutions a wide range of collectibles on a regular basis, I’ve always enjoy the great books and ephemera they’ve been able to put on the block (and even nabbed the odd item for myself). These weekly [...]
“You are a quiet person. You have been taught the meek shall inherit the earth. You have been meek all your life and have inherited practically nothing. But you have latent powers – you have a certain knowledge given to few people in occidental countries. You know something about Jiu Jitsu!” Found this amazing title, [...]
Ottawa’s best antiquarian bookshop is on the move and their having a huge sale starting today to reduce the stock that will go with them. Definitely a great opportunity for any booklover or perhaps an Xmas gift or two. ——————————————————————– Patrick McGahern Books, Inc. We’re Moving, Not Closing Sale! After 39 Years on Bank Street [...]
This Thursday, November 18th, staff of the City of Ottawa are hosting a Used Book Sale with proceeds going to the United Way. The details: When: Thursday November 18, 2010, 9:30am – 2:00pm Where: Main Floor Cafeteria Lobby at 100 Constellation (beside Centrepointe Theatre) Questions: Contact Colin Kidd at 613-580-2424 ext. 21482
Rockcliffe Park Public School is holding it’s semi-annual Book Fair next weekend with thousands of books for sale. The Details: When: Friday, November 5th from 10am to 9pm Saturday, November 6th from 10am to 6pm Sunday, November 7th from 11am to 5pm Where: Rockcliffe Park Public School 370 Springfield Road Ottawa
An early heads-up that Ottawa’s favourite book fair is quickly approaching. Unfortunately due to an overbooked fall, the Bytown Bookshop won’t be there this year with a booth, but I plan to hopefully make it personally to support the other dealers (wink wink). Details below: 30th Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair 24th October, Sunday 10:30am – [...]
Elgin Street Parent Council is hosting its third Annual Book Sale and Silent Auction. Thursday June 10, 3PM to 8PM Friday June 11, 3PM to 8PM Saturday June 12, 9AM to 3PM Sunday June 13, 10AM to 3PM 310 Elgin Street, Ottawa, (Elgin at Gilmour) Hard and soft cover books, children’s books, non-fiction, and more. [...]
Another great Ottawa book sale coming up this weekend! June 4-5, Devonshire will be holding its 24th annual book sale. Thousands of gently used books will be on offer; well organized and at bargain prices. The doors open on Friday at 3:30, and along with the books, there will be a silent auction, bake sale [...]
2nd Really Big Book Sale June 05, 2010 Lester B Pearson Catholic High School, 2072 Jasmine Crescent, Gloucester Hundreds of gently used books, CDs and DVDs will be for sale at the One Boy One Van Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Event proceeds will benefit special needs children in the Eastern Ontario region. More info: www.oneboyonevan.ca
April book sales have treated me well as I’ve managed to hit about 5 or 6 now and have come away with a box full or so from each. Along with plenty of solid general stock for the shop, I managed to find a handful of old Pogo comics (always fun to find and a [...]