The book shop purchases stock from many sources, including house liquidations, which have recently included several large purchases. These purchases have resulted in a wide variety of books, including vintage paperbacks and rare and collectible books.
The book shop participates in various events, including the upcoming 2025 Rare Books San Francisco Book Fair, which will be held on February 1 and 2, 2025, at the Gateway Pavillion, Fort Mason, San Francisco. The book shop will also have a booth at the fair, featuring many collectible and scarce titles.
The book shop offers a very wide variety of books, including paperback copies of recent bestsellers, out-of-print hardbacks, and rare and collectible books. The shop has a vast collection of books, including a recent acquisition of insect books, especially spiders, and a library of books on California and the West from a professor's scholarly collection.
The book shop is open for in-store shopping, with hours set from 10 am to 8 pm from Monday through Saturday, and from Noon to 6 pm on Sunday. Customers can also purchase books by e-mail or phone and arrange for curbside pick-up.
The book shop has been in operation for 40 years, having opened in 1979. It was founded by two friends who shared an interest in literature, history, and the collecting of books from years past.
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