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The Colophon Book Shop

  1. Exeter
  2. New Hampshire Book Store

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The Colophon Book Shop specializes in the fields of antiquarian and in-print books about books, literature, WWI & WWII aviation

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The Colophon Book Shop was established in 1971. We specialize in World War I & II aviation, early aviation, and some general military material: books, photographs, letters and documents. We also specialize in the books about books and the history of printing. We have a selection of literary first editions. Our open shop is near the coast of New Hampshire about one hour north of Boston. We welcome visitors.

Address: 101 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA
Phone: (603) 772-8443
moc.ncr@nohpoloc
State: New Hampshire
Zip Code: 03833


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I've been shopping here for several years. Excellent military history section, more books about General Custer and Battle of the Little Big Horn than you can shake a stick at. In addition more in my wheelhouse an excellent aviation history section. This includes military and civilian aviation. Prices are more or less in line with most online shops. That said, I'd prefer to walk in and browse a small book store any day over looking online. My wife is a librarian and often finds interesting options related to her field in there. We usually go on a Saturday and make a day trip of it. There are a couple of decent local restaurants and a nice little downtown area with all sorts of shops. If you're in the mood for a burger while you're in town check out Lexie's!
Great used book shop with a good selection, especially if you're interested in Military history, but they definitely have something for everyone. Prices were competitive with what you'd find online as well.
Very experienced and knowledgeable booksellers. The focus is on history, especially military history, and printing. Many unusual books. It is a real pleasure to meet sellers so passionate about books.
Incredible selection of military reference and history material. Whatever your area of interest, from Civil War to present day, there is something there for you. We were blown away by the collection of books and other materials. If you have an interest in military history, this is a must see.
Used bookstore specializing in books about books publishing, printing, typography, literary history and military aviation. But they have a good selection of many other kinds of books. If you're looking for military books, this is the place.
Searched for a local title book on eBay recently. Found it, sold by a local book shop. Wanted to go to the shop to actually purchase instead of online transaction. Save them eBay fees and me shipping right. Sounds great right. Wrong. Entered the bookshop. I see a woman behind the desk. I ask for the book. We don't have it. I say well it is local history. We don't have it. Are you sure I see it on your eBay page? We don't have an eBay page. Husband comes in. I continue to speak about the book I am wanting to purchase. Not something we would sell. We don't have it. No, we do not carry that. No, we do not have it. I am scrolling to find the post on line showing them selling the book on eBay NO not us, try another book store. I find the page. The book is being sold on line on eBay by C-o-l-o-p-h-o-n Book shop. That is, you......your store on eBay is it not? ............Well yes. Here see.... I hold my phone showing the eBay page .... oh...........He gets the book.......I paid the eBay price for the book in cash 20.00. I left...........NO apology no I am so sorry.......NO nothing. No thanks for your business. What a mistake this was. This store should not be open to the public. They are the two rudest people I have ever met. Unreal. This is not the first time I have come to this store and received the same rude attitude. They should stick to online transactions. I should have purchased on line, they would have been charged a fee from eBay as well. Horrible people. Which I am sure they will enjoy reading this review. We walked around town and spoke to other shop owners in and around theirs. Seems everyone knows of this extremely rude couple. One business owner actually moved a few doors down from them only to get further away from them. How sad.
A eccentric, little gem of a bookshop. The proprietors are deeply knowledgeable on the book trade, and the stock has topical depth of a sort that's nearly impossible to find in a brick and mortar store.
Didn't have experience of previous post. Was looking for a specific book which turned out nobody had. Woman was nuetral but answered my questions. Talked some about shop and husband,let me browse. Husband came in as I left said Hi! Nice collection books.
A hidden gem.
Translated by Google I ordered on this site, the order took a long time to arrive, but the choice is wide with rare books. When I reported my reception difficulties, the shop manager acted quickly and efficiently. I ordered from this site, the order took a long time to arrive, but the choice is wide with rare books. When I reported my reception difficulties, the shop manager acted quickly and efficiently. Original J'ai commandé sur ce site, la commande a mis du temps à arriver, mais le choix est large avec des livres rares. Lorsque j'ai signalé mes difficultés de réception, le responsable de la boutique a agi avec rapidité et efficacement. I ordered from this site, the order took a long time to arrive, but the choice is wide with rare books. When I reported my reception difficulties, the shop manager acted quickly and efficiently.
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