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“The bells above the door are a bit temperamental today, but please, come in. Mind the stack of 19th-century almanacs by the umbrella stand.”

Welcome, to the
uncommon bookshop

How We Rescue

“Items don’t just appear here; they are rescued from dusty attics and forgotten trunks. We only keep what deserves to be remembered.”

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What We Accept

“We accept archives of the unusual. If you possess artifacts of merit—be they vinyl, ink, or film—we invite you to submit them for review.”

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Spread the Word

“A shop like this stays hidden unless the right people find it. Tell the dreamers and the collectors about us.”

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The Shopkeeper’s Log

Where the coffee is hot, the books are restless, and everything has a story!

The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 31, 2026

continue reading… The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 31, 2026

The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 16th, 2026

continue reading… The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 16th, 2026

January 15, 2026 – End of Day

continue reading… January 15, 2026 – End of Day

The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 15th, 2026

continue reading… The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 15th, 2026

Today’s Mood:

“Smells like old paper and cinnamon tea“

General Yak

Coming Into the Cozy Season: The Perfect Time for Puzzles

Step inside… Coming Into the Cozy Season: The Perfect Time for Puzzles

Getting Ready for Halloween

Step inside… Getting Ready for Halloween

Music’s Circular Journey: A New Haul at the Uncommon Bookshop

Step inside… Music’s Circular Journey: A New Haul at the Uncommon Bookshop

The Economics and Appeal of Rare Book Collecting:

Step inside… The Economics and Appeal of Rare Book Collecting:

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What people are saying


Item as described, good comms, prompt postage, good seller.

DEBORAH TURBEVILLE WALLFLOWER 1978 1st EDITION

Jane

Collector

Fast shipping, items perfect, one CD was even signed, and a couple had ticket stubs, awesome!

Richard Thompson CD Bundle

Rob

Buyer

DVD & Booklet in Very Good Shape. Sharp Video & Clear Audio. Very Pleased. Well Packed w/Care. Fast Fantastic Professional Services Thanks!

Susan

Buyer


We sell books. Vintage, collectables, children’s books and more. If you are an author and have extra books we would be happy to take them. And, we will blog about them and give you free marketing and shutouts when we can.
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Avaialble in Our eBay Store

SIGNED – GILLES PERESS – MARKET STREET REFLECTION TELEX IRAN 6″x6″ MAGNUM PRINT

6″x 6″ limited edition Fuji Crystal Archival Matte paper print. Image size is 5.5″ on the longest side. The Print is SIGNED by Gilles Peress on the verso.

Available in our eBay Store.

Available in our eBay Store

Gilles Peress – Belfast City Center, 1972 – SIGNED Magnum 6×6 Photograph Print

6″x 6″ limited edition Fuji Crystal Archival Matte paper print. Image size is 5.5″ on the longest side and the paper size is 6″ x 6″. The Print is SIGNED by Gilles Peress on the verso.

Available in our eBay Store.

Available in our eBay Store

Matt Stuart – Discover Dogs, 2000 – SIGNED Magnum 6×6 Photograph Print

Authentic Matt Stuart black & white 6×6 Magnum photograph, Discover Dogs (2000). Hand-signed by the artist. Print is in a protective plastic sleeve, in the original Magnum cardboard mailer.

Available in our eBay Store.

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