Welcome to Old Algonquin Books   

Most recently we have added to our listings for sale a number of bibliographies of authors’ works, histories of publishers, books on bookbinding, dictionaries, and a variety of books on books.  We have a large selection of books on American history from the  Civil War to the war in Korea including slavery and women’s roles in the Civil War.  You can also find over 200 Modern Library books published from the 1930s to 1970s in our inventory.  These include classics of literature (fiction and non-fiction), philosophy, history, biography, etc.   Our largest selection of books for sale is still fiction in all genres, but we have variety of reference, sports, arts, & many other subjects.   The books have mylar protective covers over the dust jackets and are not price clipped or marked unless stated.  Our books are available at www.biblio.com and www.abebooks.com.  Search in the box below to find the books on the Biblio website .

John Dunning, author of a series of five books featuring bookseller Cliff Janeway, an encyclopedia of old-time radio On the Air and five other novels, died at age 81 on May 22, 2023, after a long struggle with dementia caused by a brain tumor.  

Click on his name in the bar above for a list of his books, his biography, etc.