ADELAIDE
AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
ANTIQUARIAN AND SECONDHAND
BOOKSHOPS
A GUIDE
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library
Barr Smith Library
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia
June 2009
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INTRODUCTION
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library is pleased to present this Guide to second-hand and antiquarian booksellers in South Australia. We would be pleased to learn of other bookshops which should be included in the next edition of the Guide. We intend to prepare a new edition at least once a year.
Additions and updates should be emailed to ray.choate@adelaide.edu.au
Users are advised to contact bookshops in advance to confirm hours of opening and other details.
Visit the Friends of the University of Adelaide Library at http://www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/fol
ADELAIDE AND SUBURBS
ACACIA BOOKS
189 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Colette Slight
Tel: 8223-2140
Email: colletteslight@gmail.com
Open: 9:30 - 5:00 Mon-Fri; 9:30-12:30 Sat; 1:00-3:00 Sun.
"Quality secondhand books, most subjects including 20th century art and literature."
ADELAIDE BOOKSELLERS
6A Rundle Mall (first floor), Adelaide SA 5000
Colin Williams
Tel: 8410-0216; Fax: 8410-0153
Email: books@adelaidebooksellers.com.au
Website: www.adelaidebooksellers.com.au
Open: 9:30-5:30 Mon-Fri; 10:00-4:00 Sat
"We offer a wide range of subjects with specialities in military, Australiana, art, literature and history."
Quarterly general catalogue, plus email special interest catalogues.
ANTIQUE MARKET BOOKROOM
32 Grote Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: 8223-1111 Fax: 8223-6599
Email: treloars@treloars.com
Open: 10:00-5:00 Mon-Fri; l0:00-2:00 Sat
"25,000 secondhand, old and out-of-print books. Well worth a visit..."
ASCOT BOOKSHOP
1240 South Road, Clovelly Park SA 5042
Jason Tait
Tel: 8276-2784
Email: ascotbooks@optusnet.com.au
Website: www.ascotbooks.com.au
Open: 10:30-4:30 Mon, Wed-Sat(closed Tues and Sun)
"Specialist in paperback fiction, interesting range of non-fiction, 20,000 books on display with similar quantity in storage. Established in 1979. A friendly and helpful mother and son team. Book searching available."
Occasional catalogue for libraries upon request.
BACK PAGES BOOKS
467 Fullarton Road, Highgate SA 5063
John and Janet Scott
Tel; 8373-3771
Email: backpages@bigpond.com
Open: 10:00-5:00 Mon-Sat
"Historical/Literary stock; some antiquarian. Free search service."
BEULAH PARK BOOKS
325 The Parade, Beulah Park SA 5067
Franz Kosiak
Tel: 8331-0005
Email: bpbooks@bookscape.com.au
Website: www.beulahparkbooks.com.au
Open: 10:00-4:30 Tue-Fri; 11:00-4:30 Sat.
"Cater for all categories, with an emphasis on Australiana/South Australiana, Aboriginals."
3 to 4 catalogues per year of mixed titles.
A BOOK AFFAIR
98 Duthy Street, Malvern SA 5061
Alan Yates
Tel: 8271-5889 Fax: 8272-5889
Email: abookaffair@bigpond.com
Open: 11:00-6:00 Wed-Fri; 11:00-5:00 Sat, Sun
"Quality second hand fiction and nonfiction, Australiana, childrens, miniatures; collectible books in all areas; first editions; signed books 'Folio' editions, local history."
BOOK BOX
Shop 1, 131 Semaphore Road, Exeter SA 5019
Tel: 7225-6299
Email: bookboxliz@live.com.au
Open: 11:00-6:00 Tue-Sun
"Literary fiction, history, philosophy, politics, travel, the arts, the sciences. Serving coffee, tea and cake."
CHAPTER TWO BOOKS
6/12 Mt Barker Road, Stirling SA 5254
Kate Treloar and Nick Patrick
Tel: 8339-1835
Email: chaptertwo@adam.com.au
Website: www.chaptertwobooks.com.au
Open: 9:30-5:00 Mon, Tues, Thurs; 12:00-5:00 Wed, Fri; 10:00-4:00 Sat, Sun
"Quality fiction and non-fiction (especially local history, Australian, gardening, environment, military and biographies)."
Book searches a speciality.
D. A. HORN BOOKS
66 Wyatt Street, Adelaide SA 5000 (first floor)
PO Box 1102, North Adelaide SA 5006
Mrs Penelope Horn
Tel: 8223-5066; Fax: 8223-5066
Email: dahornbk@internode.on.net
Website: in progress
Open: 11:00-5:00, Mon, Wed, Fri
"Very wide range of old, rare and out-of-print books, pamphlets, ephemera. Mostly in English. Dating from 17th century."
Catalogues issued on purchase of special collections; exhibitions.
Established in 1974. Member of ANZAAB, ILAB. Valuations for insurance and estate clearance.
MAISIE'S BOOKS
73 Jetty Road, Brighton SA 5048
Anne Tichborne
Tel: 8377-2784
Email: books@maisiesbooks.biz
Website: www.maisiesbooks.biz
Hours: 10:30-4:30, 7 days a week including public holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
"Hand picked, lightly used books. Recent bestsellers, literature, 20th century classics, fiction and non-fiction. We accept mail orders - free postage on six or more paperbacks."
MARTIN'S SECONDHAND BOOKS AND CDS
27 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Tel: 8239-1626; Fax: 8239-1626
Open: 9:00-5:00 Mon-Sat; 11:00-5:00 Sun and Holidays
"Good quality literature, sci/fi, fantasy, crime, thrillers, biographies and autobiographies, travel, cooking, history, Australiana, art, CDs and DVDs."
MICHAEL TRELOAR ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS
196 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: 8223-1111 Fax: 8223-6599
Email: treloars@treloars.com
Website: www.treloars.com
Open: 10:00-5:30 Mon-Fri; 10:00-3:00 Sat
"Out-of-print, rare and antiquarian books and ephemera, autographs and photographs."
Occasional catalogues. Member of ILAB, ANZAAB and AAADA.
O'CONNELL'S BOOKSHOP
62 Hindley Street, Adelaide SA 5000
James Beasley and Lindy O'Connell
Tel: 8231-5188
Email: oconnellsbooks@internode.on.net
Website: being developed
Hours: 9:30-5:30 Mon-Fri; 11:00-4:00 Sat
"Broad variety in fiction, non-fiction, arts, sciences. Unusual and rare offerings."
OWLS BOOKSHOP
125 Archer Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Karin Dawson
Tel: 8367 0203
Hours: 9:30-5:30 Wed-Sun
"Good range of fiction, history, art cooking, philosophy, children's, gardening, science, military and more."
OXFAM AUSTRALIA BOOKS
5-7 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Don Gobbett
Tel: 8236 2150
Hours: 9.00-5.00 Tues, Fri, Sat.
"Secondhand books in all subject areas; all books and labour are donated."
PADDY'S BOOK SHOP
881 Marion Road, Clarence Gardens SA 5039
Paddy and Kay Gill
Tel: 8371-5005; A/H 0412 207 760
Email: karman@internode.on
Hours: 10:00-5:00, Mon-Sat
"Good quality lit, sci/fi, fantasy, crime, history, art, Australiana, medical, classics, religion."
QUEENSTOWN COTTAGE BOOKSHOP
139 Port Road, Queenstown SA 5014
Janet Maher
Tel: 04 1811 2160
Email: qcbooks@bigpond.com
Website: www.bookshop.net.au
Hours: 10:00-4:00, Fri-Sun
"All genres, Australiana, childrens ficton, non-fiction, antiquarian., prints, postcards. 10%discount to Three D Radio subscribers."
SOUTH AUSTRALIA COUNTRY AREAS
GAWLER BOOKS
7 Main North Road, Willaston SA 5118
Allison Sadler
Tel: 8522-5151
Email: allison@gawlerbooks.com
Hours: 10:00 - 5:00 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and all public holidays (except Christmas)
"Located in a heritage house, there are new and old books on all topics. Allow time to wander and soak up the atmosphere. Great coffee shop next door."
THE RAVEN'S PARLOUR BOOKSTORE
Shop 1, 66 Murray Street, Tanunda SA 5352
Tel: 8563-3455
Email: ravens@esc.net.au
"One room of secondhand books in association with Timeless Books."
TIMELESS BOOKS
48 Murray Street, Angaston SA 5353
Tony Gilbert
Tel: 8564-2222 Fax: 8563-9142
Email: timelesshome@internode.on.net
Open: 10:00-5:30 Mon-Sat; 10:30-5:00 Sun
"85 Categories, fiction and non fiction, including Australiana and militaria. See also The Raven's Parlour for some
additional stock."
INTERNET-BASED BOOK BUSINESSES
ARCADIA BOOKS
PO Box 143, Mylor SA 5153
Michael Logie
Tel: 8388-5802
Email: logie@adam.com.au
Website: www.bookarc.com.au
Home-based business with stock viewed on the net.
"General bookseller with particular interest in modern literature, children's literature, specialist gardening, and autograph material." Member of Universal Autograph Collector's Club; Registered Dealer Number 9186
BAROSSA VINTAGE BOOKS
111 Murray Street, Angaston SA 5353
Brian Howes
Tel: 8564-3633
Email: brhowes@optusnet.com.au
By appointment only
"Operate on the net only; stock not available for general browsing but individual items can be viewed."
PIONEER BOOKS
Tel: 8298-4645 Fax: 8377-2355
Not open as a shop - see email address and website.
Email: pioneer@pioneerbooks.com.au
Website: www.pioneerbooks.com.au
"Varied stock - please consult website."
No catalogues.
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