From books dating all the way back to the early 1600’s to modern signed editions we are proud to offer a wide selection of vintage, collectable and antiquarian books of all kinds.
Some of our stock is browsable online with many more to be found while browsing in-store. Scroll down to see a selection of what we have to offer.
Vintage Fiction & Non-Fiction
On our upper level we have a large, ever-changing selection of vintage books of all kinds.
Upper Vintage Sections include*:
Fiction, Poetry, Animals & Nature, Travel, Adventure & Exploration, History, Canadiana, Philosophy, Advice & Instruction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Technology and lots more!
*We have many more treasures to be found in-store that do not show up on our website
Vintage Children’s
From early editions of classic children’s titles to gorgeous vintage clothbound editions our Vintage Children’s area (located on our lower level) hosts a wide array of books to delight all ages.
Browse a small selection of our Vintage Children’s books online here and here or visit the store for the full experience.
Browse our Display Cases
The most interesting (and rare) books in the store are housed in our Vintage & Collectable Display Cases. Exhibiting antiquarian treasures bound in vellum dating back to the early 1600’s, leather-bound sets and vintage curiosities as well as modern first editions, signed and specialty copies our cases always interesting!
Collectable Editions of Classic Titles
Looking for a gorgeous collectable edition of a favourite title that won’t break the bank?
Check out our extensive collections of gorgeous leather and gilt editions from the Franklin Library & Easton Press or try a beautiful cloth-bound title with matching slipcase from The Folio Society
Vintage Pocketbooks
Stop by the store in-person to browse our wide selection of vintage pocketbooks.
Vintage Sets
Find vintage sets of all kinds throughout the store. From leather-bound Charles Dickens collections to all 11 volumes of Durant’s The Story of Civilization we’ve got it all! Check out some of our sets here.
Charles Van Sandwyk
We are pleased to offer a wide selection of books and cards by BC artist Charles Van Sandwyk. Browse our selection here.
Big Little Books
Measuring about 4.5″ tall ‘Big Little Books’ began publication in Dec. 1932.
In response to the Great Depression, the small format was intended to provide readers with more reading material using less paper, ink, and glue. The first titles sold for just a dime. Most of the text was sourced from radio, television and comic books. During the Second World War years, Big Little Books primarily drew on the growing popularity of cartoons.
Browse our selection of Big Little Books in-store.
