There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books. We buy, sell and exchange books, and dvds for cash or. It sells mainly second hand and antiquarian books, which are stacked in a charmingly. London is a city with a rich literary heritage, but, like most things here, the books dont come cheap. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. If you ever find yourself in the capital of connemara, stop in. Part of the thrill is the setting in an elaborate victorian railway station, buffers and ticket grille still in place. Chapters mentioned above is my favourite bookshop in dublin and they certainly have the best 2nd hand section of all the bookshops in dublin.
However, the students union run a bookshop all year round edit. Secondhand fiction and nonfiction dublin marrowbone books. If you cant get to cork, they offer free worldwide shipping for orders over 60. The top 10 second hand bookshops in dublin lovindublin. One of the oldest independent bookshops in dublin, the winding stair has been selling new, secondhand and unusual books for decades. By lisa marie griffith like most of our readers i imagine, i love secondhand bookshops especially ones where you are guaranteed a good find and a bargain. The premium listing includes websitefacebookyoutube links, photographs, free classified adverts, and a free listing in the 2nd.
Eason and son known in ireland simply as easons is one of irelands most successful retail book chains. There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books hardback and paperback just waiting for a new home. We dont have everything, but we usually have the good stuff. Marrowbone books is a small second hand bookshop in dublin 8. There are not many of them left, so they should be treasured. I know youre always on the lookout for bookshops while you travel because, well, books. From 10 skinners row in 1768 to 5658 dawson street in 2015, hodges figgis has been an essential element of dublin s cultural tradition for years.
Facebook winding stair bookshop one of the oldest independent bookshops in dublin, the winding stair has been selling new, second hand and unusual books for. Apologies in advance for the dublin bias, i live here. We are partnered with thriftify to sell secondhand books. Chapters, parnell street just of the top of oconnell street a huge independent bookshop spread over two floors, one which has secondhand books. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and very friendly, and the atmosphere is both intellectual and unpretentious. Second hand in ireland stuff for sale gumtree classifieds. I only have one light sweater and a light coat and i know i need more. Covid19 status currently we are taking orders by phone. Now, im no authority on dublin or bookshops, but i worked in a larger bookshop in dublin city centre for a while a couple of years ago though i was by no means a proper bookseller, plus i buy more books than i can reasonably afford. Secondhand and antiquarian bookshops are undoubtedly an endangered species.
A basic business listing is still free but for a very small premium 10 per annum a more comprehensive listing is available. Also hodges figgis has a discount section in their basement but they dont take 2nd hand books. To get a quick response send us an email with the following. Find secondhand shops in dublin and get directions and maps for local businesses in ireland. It was established in 1819 by the british company w.
Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Bike in very good condition, recently bought second hand and never used. Smith, and bought out by charles eason and his son in 1886. Second hand concertina, only used a handful of times. The secret book and record store 15a wicklow street, dublin, ireland rated 4. It used to be the case that, travelling round the country, most market towns. Anthony c hall at 30 staines road twickenham is a small antiquarian shop with a good selection. Previously owned books, cds and dvds can be bought and sold in their second hand department, and they offer cash or store credit.
Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the. The second floor is dedicated to secondhand titles, where both cash and store credit are offered if you are selling your own books to the establishment. Explore our widerange of book genres and browse through our cds, dvds, classical sheet music and vinyl. Hodges figgis the bookstore is irelands oldest bookshop, serving dublin and the wider world since 1768. Responsibility for all deals lie between buyer and seller. Buy or sell second hand school books on schooldays. The front part of the shop holds new books, while the smaller section at the back of the shop holds secondhand books. Our price is based on their secondhand retail value, which takes into account an items desirability, its price new and our current stock levels. The winding stair tour stop 33 bachelors walk the winding stair bookshop is one of the oldest surviving independent bookshops in dublin. This is an essential destination for all bibliophiles visiting dublin. Find second hand shops in ireland and get directions and maps for local businesses in ireland. Dublin is a unesco city of literature, where writers are celebrated and people love to read. I am coming from southern europe to ireland for christmas and then on to scotland for new years.
For ten generations our customers have recognised the importance. Five great secondhand bookshops every londoner should know. Jun 07, 2007 the best deal for second hand books in dublin is trinitys booksale, but that only happens once a year, in april. Mar 09, 2011 a fond farewell to secondhand bookshops. Log in here or register here after that you can add remove or edit your book listing. Dublin proudly boasts of a very strong literary heritage, from james joyce and.
I walk in there and time just stops, says stan carey, one of. Chapters bookstore irelands largest independent bookstore. Suitable for traditional classical and folk music, this. Fully lined high quality blackout second hand curtains for sale. From plato to peppa pig and from nietzsche to new order, our oxfam books shop in the heart of dublin s city centre stocks thousands of great quality secondhand books and music. And where better to find bookshops than in dublin, an entirely literary city much like paris, where we found over 20 english bookstores. It greatly depends on whether you mean antiquarian books, or the common and garden variety.
Fortunately, you can find plenty of excellent secondhand bookshops, where you can pick up. We buy, sell and exchange books, cds and dvds for cash or store credit. Find second hand shops in dublin and get directions and maps for local businesses in ireland. Theyll hook you up with anything from the classics to popular fiction to poetry to gardening to cookery to childrens books while they also have an impressive secondhand selection, for those of you who go through books like dinners.
Best 16 secondhand shops in dublin last updated may. Secondhand bookshops in belfast ask for free quotes. Mar 29, 2014 these days, independent bookshops are rare. This is a lesson to anyone interested in dublin bookshops support your local shops because higher rents and the economy mean they are slowly going out. And where better to find bookshops than in dublin, an entirely literary city much like paris, where. Raven books is a small independent bookshop in the heart of blackrock village offering a general mix of new and second hand books. Best 16 secondhand shops in dublin last updated may 2020. The best 10 second hand shops in dublin 2020 ireland. The longestablished hodges figgis is around the corner at 5658 dawson street, dublin 2 and contains an informed selection of books, particularly those on irish topics.
The winding stair is a gorgeous, independent bookshop in the heart of dublin. They have the best book bargains in dublin the books are often as cheap as the second hand. Some amazing old school stuff from what i glanced at so far hard to find good second hand vinyl these days and at a great price see more. Sep 19, 2010 here is a list of what i judge to be some of the best bookshops in dublin, and its in no particular order. We will also do our best to track down new or good secondhand copies of books that are outofprint. Unlike other secondhand book buyers online we do not just buy text books and technical books but any kind of second hand books. Welcome to chapters bookstore, irelands largest independent bookstore. Just a stones throw from the famous hapenny bridge, the small, relaxed store is right in the heart of dublin 1. Bookshops 1 2 3 unfortunately, one of my favourite bookshops, greenes, 16 clare street a continuation of nassau street, closed its doors for the last time in early june 2007. Prices begin at just 60 pence plus postage so a bargain is never far away. We buy, sell and exchange books, and dvds for cash or store credit. Chapters, parnell street just of the top of oconnell street a huge independent bookshop spread over two floors, one which has second hand books.
Patricks street store in cork is one of 60 outlets across the country. The second floor is dedicated to secondhand titles, where both cash and store. Choicebooks is a family run online bookstore dedicated to providing you, our customer, with carefully chosen high quality used books and textbooks at competitive prices. Its a rather old bookstore, perhaps the oldest one in dublin.
From 10 skinners row in 1768 to 5658 dawson street in 2015, hodges figgis has been an essential element of dublins cultural tradition for years. The second floor is dedicated to second hand titles, where both cash and store credit are offered if you are selling your own books to the establishment. I buy secondhand books in dublin wanted in dublin from dankco. An expansive store with an uptodate collection of the latest and best. Best 5 secondhand shops in cork last updated may 2020. Find secondhand shops in ireland and get directions and maps for local businesses in ireland. The front part of the shop stocks new books, while the section at the back of the shop stocks secondhand books. Since we dont really have winter where i live, i dont want to spend a lot of money on clothes so i was wondering if there are any good, cheap second hand charity clothing shops where i can pick up a couple warm sweaters and a. Bookshops and dealers of every shape and size where secondhand and antiquarian books can be found. There is also a second hand bookstore almost opposite cineworld on parnell st beside a large antiques shop.
Were proudly 177th in the shopping category of tripadvisors list things to do in dublin. From plato to peppa pig and from nietzsche to new order, our oxfam books shop in the heart of dublins city centre stocks thousands of great quality secondhand books and music. While there is a branch of waterstones in dawson street, and there are other mainstream booksellers, the interesting bookshops specialise in second hand and remaindered books. I came across a fantastic secondhand bookshop recently while in midleton, co. While there is a branch of waterstones in dawson street, and there are other mainstream booksellers, the interesting bookshops specialise in secondhand and remaindered books. The concertina by gear4music in the key of c and g is a compact version of an accordion with buttons on either side of the instrument.
Since we dont really have winter where i live, i dont want to spend a lot of money on clothes so i was wondering if there are any good, cheap second handcharity clothing shops where i can pick up a couple warm sweaters and a. Here is a list of what i judge to be some of the best bookshops in dublin, and its in no particular order. One of the oldest independent bookshops in dublin, the winding stair has been selling new, second hand and unusual books for decades. Marrowbone books is a small secondhand bookshop in dublin 8. A fond farewell to secondhand bookshops books the guardian. The best deal for second hand books in dublin is trinitys booksale, but that only happens once a year, in april. Unlike some secondhand bookshops, their shop is bright, airy and tidy making it all the easier to find a oneofakind gem to bring home. Housed on two floors chapters sells an extensive range of books, music and dvds, both new and second hand, as well as thousands of bargainpriced titles. Besides selling school material, they also specialize in antiquarian books, modern books and classics, new and secondhand books. Which is the best place to sell used books in ireland. Oct 01, 2009 the british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. It was revamped as a restaurant in 2006, but you can. The best 10 secondhand shops in dublin 2020 ireland.
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