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• MABA BOOKSELLERS •
~ ALFRED ~
DeWOLFE AND WOOD
Scott DeWolfe & Frank P. Wood
2 Waterboro Rd. (PO Box 425), Alfred 04002
www.dewolfeandwood.com - dewolfeandwood@roadrunner.com
(207) 490-5572
Rare books, ephemera and antiques in an old Maine country store.
Year-round: 9-4 most days.
~ BANGOR ~
SARAH’S BOOKS
Sarah Faragher
The Antique Marketplace
65 Main Street, Bangor 04401
(207) 478-5488
Several thousand used and out-of-print books in a well-organized book booth at the Antique Marketplace, an antiques group shop in downtown Bangor. Emphasis on Maine, History, Travel, Literature, and Poetry.
Daily 12-5, Sat 10:30-5.
~ BATH ~
OPEN DOOR BOOKS
John Ring
178 Front Street, Bath 04530
(207) 443-8689/cell (207) 751-9061
A varied collection of 30,000 out-of-print/rare books and paper, fine bindings, illustrated books, with a large stock of Maine authors, history/maritime/naval, poetry, architecture, art, travel, unusual titles, classic literature, local history, fiction, most anything. Listing on ABE and Biblio.
Mon-Sun 10ish-5, or by appointment.
~ BELFAST ~
CRAIG OLSON BOOKS
Craig Olson
99 Main St., Belfast 04915
(207) 338-2006
Located in downtown Belfast, Maine, Craig Olson Books is a general used and rare bookstore with specialties in Architecture, Art, Design, Photography, and National Parks.
10am-4pm Tue-Sat.
~ BLUE HILL ~
ANDRE STRONG BOOKSELLER
Andre Strong & Marjorie Kernan
33 Water St.(PO Box 1300), Blue Hill 04614
www.andrestrongbookseller.com - andrestrongbooks@gmail.com
(207) 374-8825
Andre Strong Bookseller lists all books online at Abebooks.com and Biblio.com. We also have a rare book room with a wide range of subjects, from fine bindings, art and architecture, philosophy, nautical, Maine, fiction and poetry, among others. 22,000 books in stock.
Open by appointment only. Located just off Main Street in the center of the village.
~ BRUNSWICK ~
TWICE-TOLD TALES
Friends of Curtis Library
200 Maine Street, Brunswick 04011
www.curtislibrary.com/twice-told-tales - twicetoldtales@curtislibrary.com
(207) 725-8888
Seller of used books in excellent condition as well as CDs, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, and Great Courses lecture series. Prices from 50 cents to $5. Four rooms - spacious and well-lit. 20,000+ books - cleaned and organized. Kids' area - picture books to chapter books. Premium and collectible books sold online and shipped worldwide. View our ABE Books store at www.abebooks.com/friends-of-the-curtis-memorial-library/63053619/sf
Mon-Sat 10-4.
~ CAMDEN ~
STONE SOUP BOOKS
Agnes & Paul Joy
35 Main Street, Camden 04843
(207) 763-3354
A selection of out-of-print hardcover books, and a general collection of second-hand paperbacks, vintage and contemporary. Specialties: nautical, photography, art, and gardening; LP records.
11:30 to 4:30 daily and Nov 1 - April 30 open Friday, Saturday and Monday, other days by chance.
~ CAPE NEDDICK ~
WEISER ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS
Marilyn Rinn & Keith Richmond
6 Walt Kuhn Rd., Cape Neddick 03902
www.weiserantiquarian.com - books@weiserantiquarian.com
(207) 363-7253
Commencing our 95th year in business as one of the world's leading suppliers of rare, secondhand, and out-of-print books on comparative religion, mysticism, and the occult. Over 10,000 books, letters, manuscripts, and artworks. Our specialties include: Aleister Crowley, Alchemy, Hermetica, Eastern Religions, Rosicrucianism, The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Tarot, Theosophy, Mysticism, Myths and Legends, Magick and Witchcraft.
Established customers are welcome ONLY by appointment. If you would like to visit us please contact us beforehand to arrange a mutually agreeable time.
~ CHESTERVILLE ~
SPRUCE GUM BOOKS
David Fuller
129 Chesterville Hill Rd., Chesterville 04938
General Delivery, Farmington Falls 04940
207-491-1620
Specializing in books about the Maine woods, including: Maine hunting, fishing, lumbering, Wabanaki Peoples, folklore and related ephemera. Rare, out of print and reading copies. Book searches done. Buying related material. See our books online at: https://www.abebooks.com/spruce-gum-books-farmington-falls-me/893959/sf.
Shop open year-round, by appointment only.
~ FREEPORT ~
TWO BROTHERS BOOKS
David B. Young
176 U.S. Route 1, Freeport 04032
(207) 865-9524
With 30,000 volumes, we have a large general collection of used and out-of-stock books, something for everyone. Good selections of Maine material, inc. postcards as well as Civil War, World War I, and World War II books. Large variety of vintage paperbacks.
Year-round: Daily 10-5, Sun by chance; call ahead if traveling from afar.
~ HALLOWELL ~
MERRILL’S BOOKSHOP
John R. Merrill
110 Water St. (Rt. 201), Hallowell 04347
www.merrillsbookshop.com - jmerrillbooks@hotmail.com
(207) 623-2055
A large and exceptionally varied selection of books for avid readers and serious collectors. Emphasis on scarce, rare and unusual items in a wide variety of subjects. Large selection of significant volumes on polar exploration recently added. Cash or check only. No internet sales.
Year-round: Tue-Sat 10-5:30; call first if traveling some distance.
~ HAMPDEN ~
LIPPINCOTT BOOKS
William Lippincott
30 Wilbur Dr., Hampden 04444
www.lippincottbooks.net - lippincottbooks@tds.net
(207) 745-8498
Americana, Maine and the Maine woods, Wabanaki History and Culture, Mystery and Detective fiction, Science Fiction, Stephen King, Children’s books, Ballads and Folk Songs, uncommon books in many fields. Approximately 18,000 books of which 2,000 books are online. Much of my stock is not listed online, including many scholarly, scarce and unusual books.
Year-round but call ahead: usually (but not always) around Tue-Sat.
~ HOLLIS CENTER ~
UHR BOOKS
John, Bonnie, & Jack Fossett
PO Box 306, 122 Cape Rd., Hollis Center 04042
Internet sales only. Large general stock with emphasis on the history of medicine, nursing, public health and all allied health sciences. Also strong religion (Christian and Judaica), poetry, genealogy, New England town histories and non-fiction. Stock may be viewed at www.abebooks.com/servlet/StoreFrontDisplay?cid=10367.
Please contact by email only.
~ HOULTON ~
MONROE BRIDGE BOOKS
Kathleen Pew
PO Box 1235, Houlton 04730
(207) 521-5231
An interesting and diverse selection of rare and used books, Fine Bindings, to include Travel & Adventure, Scottish/Irish/Gaelic, Textile Arts, Africana, Religious Books - including the Spiritualists, Weird and Strange, Natural History, Foreign Language Books, Childrens, Maritime Books and more. Selling on AbeBooks and Biblio.
By Appointment Only.
~ NORWAY ~
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Vanessa & Joanna Reese
446 Main Street, Norway 04268
www.themainebookhouse.com - norwaybookstore@gmail.com
(207) 743-9488
A large, varied selection of vintage books, records (vinyl), vintage comics and ephemera. Large bargain area.
Tues-Sat 10:30-4:30; Sun-Mon by chance/appointment.
~ OXFORD ~
THE MAINE BOOKHOUSE
Joanna & Vanessa Reese
1545 Main Street Oxford, Rt 26
www.themainebookhouse.com - books@themainebookhouse.com
(207) 743-9300
A large, diverse, and eclectic selection of 15,000 quality new & used books including collectible children’s, first editions, signed books, new & used paperbacks from $1.75, the uncommon and more. Large bargain area. Albums & CDs, prints & framed art. Visa, MC, Discover & Paypal.
Year-round: Thu-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4; Other times chance or appointment;
Ext. Sum. Hrs.! 2.8 miles N of New Balance Outlet - 45 min. N of Portland.
~ PORTLAND ~
CARLSON TURNER BOOKS AND BINDERY
Scott A. Wilson
241 Congress Street. Portland 04101
www.carlsonturnerbooks.com - scott@carlsonturnerbooks.com
(207) 773-4200
An organized collection of 50,000 selected quality used books from inexpensive paperbacks to fine antiquarian books on all subjects. Also maps, prints, and other works of art. Specialties include scholarly books, Maine related, Civil War, the unusual and eccentric. Professional bookbinding services including repairs, restoration, fine bindings, as well as protective or elaborate boxes and slipcases. Ample street parking.
Year-round: Wed-Sat 11-5pm. Also by appointment or chance.
THE GREEN HAND BOOKSHOP
Michelle Souliere
661 Congress Street. Portland 04101
www.greenhandbookshop.com - michelle.souliere@gmail.com
(207) 253-6808
A haven for the curious! Wide range of used books, many out of print. Specialties include Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, weird fiction, plus esoteric topics: Philosophy, Occult, Cryptozoology, paranormal pursuits, and more. Select new book stock available through our website. Please email with used book requests for mail order.
Tue-Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4.
LUX MENTIS, BOOKSELLERS
Ian Kahn & Suzanne Hamlin
110 Marginal Way - #777, Portland 04101
www.luxmentis.com - ian@luxmentis.com
(207) 329-1469
We specialize in the development of personal libraries & collections. We strive to maintain a small, significant stock, the focus of which shifts according to the collections most recently absorbed. Our stock generally includes fine first editions and heirloom quality books — always eclectic, often exceptional, never dull. More than 3,000 volumes in stock.
Year-round: by appointment only, call or e-mail for appointment and directions.
~ SACO ~
BAY VIEW COMPANY
Philip Grime
5 Elm St. (PO Box 689), Saco 04072
BayViewCompany.org - pngbvc@gwi.net
(207) 710-4289
Shop features eclectic stock of 2,000 used and rare books reflecting New England’s heritage, complemented by extensive inventory of prints, photographs, and other paper items.
Year round by chance or appointment.
~ SCARBOROUGH ~
BICKERSTAFF’S BOOKS, MAPS &C.
Stephen Hanly
www.bickerstaffs.com - sph@bickerstaffs.com
(207) 883-1119
We specialize in early Americana: books, maps, periodicals, almanacs and ephemera. Our emphasis is on Maine and New England material through about 1825. Member of ABAA/ILAB/MADA and the Ephemera Society.
Internet, mail and book fairs only.
~ SEARSPORT ~
PENOBSCOT BOOKS
Howard La Rue
164 West Main Street (Rt. 1, PO Box 72), Searsport 04974
www.penobscotbooks.com - penobscotbooks17@myfairpoint.net
(207) 548-6490
50,000 books on Art, Architecture, Photography, with many Monographs in these areas; also general stock of Poetry, Maritime, Religion, Zen and Eastern Thought, Arts and Crafts Movement. Additionally, Liturgical Art Objects, a large selection of Japanese Imari Porcelain and Fine Asian Antiques. Web site and telephone orders any time. Plenty of parking.
Seasonal: Mid-Apr to Oct, Tue - Sat Refer to website for hours.
~ THOMASTON ~
SANDRA L. HOEKSTRA BOOKSELLER
Sandra L. Hoekstra
PO Box 157, Thomaston 04861
www.slhbookseller.com - slhbookseller@gmail.com
(207) 691-3140
Antiquarian and rare books, maps, prints and ephemera. A strong interest in illustration before 1930 and children’s books. We also carry many books on Maine and Maine ephemera.
We sell by internet and shows.
~ WATERVILLE ~
RE-BOOKS
Robert Sezak
25 Concourse East, Waterville 04901
www.biblio.com/bookstore/re-books-waterville - rebooks3@gmail.com
(207) 877-2484
Used, Rare and Out-of-Print books for readers and researchers. Enjoy browsing our large variety of collectible contemporary and past-period hardcovers and paperbacks, including History, Literature, Philosophy, Poetry, Religion, & Science. Concentrations on Cooking, Mystery, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, World and Ancient History. Gift certificates available.
Open year round. Hours: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10-5; closed Mon, Wed & Sun; or, open by chance or appointment. Need an earlier or later shopping time? Please call ahead to make an appointment.
~ WELLS ~
THE ARRINGTONS
Eleanor & George Arrington
(207) 604-9779
A large selection of scholarly and important Americana, World History, Children’s, books on all sports, large selection of Irish History, selected fiction with much on the Vietnam War, many rare Photos and letters, Prints and Ephemera. Over 35,000 Military books coverig all periods. Many Rare and Important American, British and Asian titles. Unit histories from all periods and all forces. Many signed books. American, Asian and European Antiques.
Year-round: Jul-Aug daily 10-5; Sep-Jun weekends 10-5, most weekdays 10-4 or by appointment. On Route 1 3/4 mile north of Wells Center.
DOUGLAS N. HARDING BOOKS
Douglas N. Harding
PO Box 184, 2152 Post Road, Wells 04090
www.hardingsbooks.com - hardings@maine.rr.com
(207) 646-8785/fax (207) 646-0378
A very large stock of quality books, maps, and prints.
Year-round: Sep-Jun daily 9-5; Jul & Aug daily 9-6.
Just across from the Post Office.
~ WISCASSET ~
MAINE COASTAL NEWS & BOOKS
Jon B. Johansen
536 Bath Road (PO Box 710, Winterport), Wiscasset 04758
(207) 223-8846
4,000 volumes in stock in a variety of subjects: biographies, crime, cooking, Maine, New England, maritime, history, fiction, etc. In Wiscasset Antique Mall on Route 1 just south of Wiscasset. 10-5.
~ YARMOUTH ~
SUMNER & STILLMAN
Richard S. Loomis, Jr.
PO Box 973, Yarmouth 04096
www.sumnerandstillman.com - sumner@sumnerandstillman.com
(207) 846-6070
Literary first editions of the 19th/early 20th centuries: Alcott, Conrad, Cooper, Crane, Dickens, Doyle, Eliot, Emerson, Hardy, Harris, Hawthorne, Irving, James, Kipling, Longfellow, Melville, Meredith, Poe, Stevenson, Stowe, Thackeray, Thoreau, Trollope, Twain, Verne, Wells, Whitman, Whittier, and others. Catalogues issued.
Year-round: by appointment only.