Please visit us at the Owen Sound Farmers' Market.
Saturdays 8am-12:30pm. Year round!

Please visit us at the Owen Sound Farmers' Market.
Saturdays 8am-12:30pm. Year round!

Welcome to About Books...

Second hand, out-of-print and antiquarian books in most subjects with an emphasis on History, Gardening, and Natural & Domestic Sciences.

Our stock is available for exploration by appointment at the shop or visit our booth at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market any Saturday morning.

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News

Come visit us!

OLD BOOK &
PAPER SHOW

SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Old paper, ephemera, antique photography and vintage books – every conceivable type of vintage printed material, all under one roof.

The only show of its kind in Ontario. Sixty tables piled high with vintage paper galore, plus old and antique books

Artscape Wychwood Barns,
601 Christie Street, Toronto, M6G 4C7

TORONTO ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR

NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6 2022

Back by popular demand! After a two year hiatus we’re excited to announce the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair will be taking place Friday November 4th-Sunday November 6th at the AGO. Save the date!

Top antiquarian booksellers from across Canada and beyond.

Unfortunately will not be exhibiting this year.

And then Covid hit.

And then Covid hit.

New Website

Welcome to the new About Books new website.

Company
Company

About Books operated a busy open shop in Toronto for 25 years before moving to Owen Sound on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay.  We focus on second hand, out-of-print and antiquarian books in most subjects with an emphasis on Gardening, Natural & Domestic Sciences, and History. We buy books, from single volumes to entire libraries. Appraisals done. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of Canada.

 

Old Book and Paper Show Wychwood Barns
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Contact
Contact

By Appointment:
542 Third Avenue East
Owen Sound, On. N4K 2J8 Canada

shop@aboutbks.com

Local: 519-371-2100

Toll Free North America: 1-888-945-5531