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Perfect for both commercial and domestic projects, the brass knob stocks authentic antique and vintage hardware, restored lighting, mantels, stained glass, and a range of decorative items in its nearly 3,000. The lantern accepts donations of books and i suspect that many in the publishing and literary circles of washington bring their castoffs here as there are sometimes readers proof copies on the shelves and books signed by the author or inscribed to people with names you may know. Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. Volunteerrun and stocked with donations since 1977, the lanterns profits support scholarships at bryn mawr college. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. Drive by and stop at some of the citys top memorials and attractions, including the vietnam veterans memorial, the marine corps war memorial, and the lincoln memorial, which are usually less crowded after dark. Find great gift ideas or a fresh new look for your home, sweetheart or self in and around dc. All those book party copies have to go somewhere i suppose. Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson. This brilliant new website finds the best vintage furniture. Antiquarian book shop washington, district of columbia. We buy and sell antiques, home furnishings from american empire to retro, midcentury and industrial styles, collectibles, primatives, pottery, figurines, statuary, lamps and lighting fixtures, small agricultural implements, old tools, musical instruments and vinyl records. Goodwood is a classic american retailer in the spirit of the independent department stores of yesteryear, located in washington dc. Antique row, located in kensington at howard avenue east and its adjacent streets, is the oldest antiques center in the metropolitan d.
Mom n pop antiques of parkview petworth washington, dc. Top 10 best rare books in washington, dc updated covid19. Antique row has grown over the years to include more than 80 shops including everything from fine antiques to art galleries, to modern crafts and gifts. Dont forget to stop in the bathroom, because thats also where youll find the foreign language section. The washington, dc community is extremely important to us. Located directly across from renowned eastern market, this capitol hill mainstay has been the neighborhoods goto for used books since 1991. Currently, our catalogued inventory includes about 6,000 books from the sixteenth century through the twentieth century in a variety of subject areas. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. Discover literary treasures at new and used bookstores in washington, dc. These shops feature 18th, 19th, and 20th century american, french and european antique furniture, fine art, garden statuary and vintage collectibles in addition to art deco and art nouveau decorative arts and accessories. Located in seattles university district since 1978, magus is. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. It has been in operation since 1973 and is a member.
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