any idea where i can locate shops and auctions for antiquarian books?

Question

besides the internet.
shops and auction houses,
preferably lots and clearances.

Answer 1

The best place to begin is with the American Antiquarian Booksellers Association or, even better, the antiquarian booksellers association for your state or region. Most states where I have lived and traveled have such an association with an excellent directory of booksellers arranged alphabetically and by city.

To contact AABA, here is the information you need:

http://www.aaba.org

Susan Benne
Executive Co-Director
[e-mail]

Liane Thomas Wade
Executive Co-Director
[e-mail]

ABAA HQ
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Ph: 212.944.8291
Fax: [phone]

If you were traveling in Florida, for example, you would find an excellent directory of booksellers at

http://www.floridabooksellers.com/

Almost any good used/rare book dealer will have a copy of the directory for their state. They will also give you information on book fairs and auctions. I have found members of state antiquarian booksellers associations to be very helpful, knowledgeable, congenial, and out-going. Sometimes I almost feel guilty because of the time a dealer is willing to spend helping me identify other dealers I might seek in my travels.

You can also find dealers in your local area through

http://abebooks.com

However, I have had better luck with those dealers who are members of their state aba.

Good luck to you in your search.

Answer 2

Why limit yourself when you have all the info at your fingertips. But if you want to narrow it down why not call a local university or college.

Answer 3

auction places

Answer 4

Check out The Strand in NYC. Awesome place if it is still there.

Answer 5

Exchange and Mart