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~ 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

sarahsbooks@aol.com

(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

opendoor@gwi.net

(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

info@olsonbooks.com

(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.  18,000 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

ssoupbks@tidewater.net

(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

picear@yahoo.com

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

dave@twobrothersbooks.com

(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. 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) 862-6946

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

uhrbooks@gmail.com

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, 9 Elm Street, Houlton 04730

monroe.bridge.books@gmail.com

(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

garring1@maine.rr.com

(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 covering all periods.  Many Rare and Important American, British and Asian titles. Unit histories from all periods and all forces. Many signed books.

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

1885 Post Road, Wells 04090

www.hardingsbooks.com - hardings@maine.rr.com

(207) 647-8785/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

igmatats@aol.com

(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.