John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts fro

We specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle and children's books. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 35 years. We buy and sell books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval illuminated and text manuscripts; material on California, Hawaii, and

Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings from the 15th through the 20th century; children's books from 1750 to 1950; and fine press printing. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin remain special interests. We hope you will contact us for any of your book needs: restoration and repair of books and manuscripts; bibliographical information and up-to-date retail and auction prices; informal valuations to formal appraisals of single items or entire collections; auction purchases worldwide (including eBay); and of course, purchases for and sales of your own collections. We guarantee every transaction unconditionally and, as members in good standing of the ABAA, ILAB, and PBFA, we subscribe to the code of ethics endorsed by reputable antiquarian booksellers worldwide.

Looking forward to this Friday-Saturday-Sunday where we’ll be exhibiting this lovely book and so many others. Friends ...
10/13/2022

Looking forward to this Friday-Saturday-Sunday where we’ll be exhibiting this lovely book and so many others. Friends in LA, come by the booth and say hello!

Thrilled to be at exhibiting some real treasures, including leaves from the Night Thoughts beautifully coloured by B...
09/16/2022

Thrilled to be at exhibiting some real treasures, including leaves from the Night Thoughts beautifully coloured by Blake himself. Come see them at the Saatchi Gallery, booth E33, between now and Sunday 5pm.

This week thousands of California schoolchildren are seeing the insides of their classrooms for the first time in a year...
04/13/2021

This week thousands of California schoolchildren are seeing the insides of their classrooms for the first time in a year (although many more remain at home) and with thoughts on childhoods past and present we present this list of children's books. Longer (and even more colorful!) than usual, it includes children's literature, picture books, and books to educate. Follow the link for more - https://mailchi.mp/johnwindle/el13-bibliography-5008645

Bibliography can be beautiful too... see our latest list containing significant bibliographies and sales catalogues (man...
02/10/2021

Bibliography can be beautiful too... see our latest list containing significant bibliographies and sales catalogues (many annotated), fine scholarly facsimiles, and an array of books and autograph letters by Thomas Frognall Dibdin. - https://mailchi.mp/johnwindle/el13-bibliography

God Help Us! 30 Books on Religion *|https://www.johnwindle.com/images/upload/el-10-finalweb.pdf|*Our latest list feature...
09/22/2020

God Help Us! 30 Books on Religion *|https://www.johnwindle.com/images/upload/el-10-finalweb.pdf|*
Our latest list features 30 books and leaves inspired by the Abrahamic religions. Highlights include a magnificent Baskerville Bible, Johann Scheuchzer's monumental attempt to reconcile Enlightenment science with scripture, a super deluxe copy of Ben Shahn's Haggadah, and a Book of Common Prayer, bound for the Duke of Chandos.

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49 Geary Street Ste 233
San Francisco, CA
94108

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+14159865826

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