William Matthews, Bookseller

William Matthews, Bookseller Antiquarian books, rare books, scarce and uncommon books. First and early editions of fantasy, scie

The Fort Street shop in Victoria is closed as of December 1, 2020. I have purchased, and am now to be found at, The Haunted Bookshop, 9807 Third Street, Sidney, BC.

08/26/2024

The Shop at 839 Fort is Closed Permanently. Everything has been moved to the Haunted Bookshop in Sidney, and to Storage!!

Final Close-Out Sale at 839 Fort Street. All Books $2. Hours will be irregular until May 6, then probably open most days...
05/02/2024

Final Close-Out Sale at 839 Fort Street. All Books $2. Hours will be irregular until May 6, then probably open most days 12-5. Many thousands of books still on the shelves.

10/28/2022

The Fort Street shop is currently closed (October 2022). We are planning a large booksale there soon.

The Fort Street Shop is re-opening Tomorrow, July 3. Books, Vintage Clothing, Antiques, Curios. Thur-Sat 11 - 6
07/03/2021

The Fort Street Shop is re-opening Tomorrow, July 3. Books, Vintage Clothing, Antiques, Curios. Thur-Sat 11 - 6

A very bright copy of the 1917 Edition of Myths & Legends of Japan. Great Gilt Dragon on the spine! ...
05/23/2021

A very bright copy of the 1917 Edition of Myths & Legends of Japan. Great Gilt Dragon on the spine!

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The British edition [1916], a very nice copy. .net
01/22/2021

The British edition [1916], a very nice copy.

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A fine copy in jacket of the 1933 Tudor edition, better than usual. .net
01/22/2021

A fine copy in jacket of the 1933 Tudor edition, better than usual.

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Some old New Years Post Cards
01/01/2021

Some old New Years Post Cards

The Festival of Christmas by English artist Claude Lovat Fraser, illustrating a Christmas poem by George Wither. This is...
12/24/2020

The Festival of Christmas by English artist Claude Lovat Fraser, illustrating a Christmas poem by George Wither. This is the London 1924 printing; it was first published in 1921. A fine copy in the original plain envelope, which shows some wear. $100

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Ca.1912 album of greeting card samples. 27 leaves, about 70 cards still inside. Someone has used it as a scrapbook, abou...
12/24/2020

Ca.1912 album of greeting card samples. 27 leaves, about 70 cards still inside. Someone has used it as a scrapbook, about half the pages are covered with pasted-in scraps. All the leaves are detached. It measures about 13 x 10 inches. Great image of Santa distributing cards from his box kite/aeroplane! $150
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9807 Third Street/The Haunted Bookshop
Sidney, BC
V8L3A6

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+12505376998

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