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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 – May 27, 2026

continue reading… The Shopkeeper’s Log – May 27, 2026

The Shopkeeper’s Log – May 27, 2026

continue reading… The Shopkeeper’s Log – May 27, 2026

The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 31, 2026

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

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Today’s Mood:

“Smells like old paper and cinnamon tea“



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. We will blog about them, give you free marketing and shout outs when we can.
Use the contact page to ask more.

Storied Bookshops

Old bookshops are not only places that sell books. They are keepers of local memory, gathering rooms for forgotten titles, handwritten notes, estate libraries, vanished readers, and stories that seem to linger long after the door is locked. In this section, I’ll be writing about real bookshops, past and present, whose shelves hold more than paper: haunted legends, literary visitors, strange buildings, old towns, and the quiet mystery of books that somehow survive us.

The Haunted Bookshop of Iowa City

continue reading… The Haunted Bookshop of Iowa City

Old Tampa Book Company: A Legend Left Behind

continue reading… Old Tampa Book Company: A Legend Left Behind

Haslam’s Book Store: A Florida Bookshop

continue reading… Haslam’s Book Store: A Florida Bookshop

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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

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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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