secondhand bookshop

[belletinker]

Can anyone tell me if there are any second hand bookshops in Guernsey? The reason I ask is that I am trying to track down a copy of a book published in 1957 which I have tried all other avenues with no sucess

[wolf63]

Have you tried on-line at ABE books?

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResult s?kn=1957&sortby=3&sts=t&x=49&y=9

[Buenchico]

As Wolf63 states, the best place to find secondhand books is Abebooks.

Also check out Biblion:
http://biblion.co.uk/

The Bookshop, in St Sampsons, Guernsey deals mainly in new books but also offers a book finding service, so they might be able to help you:
http://www.thebookshopguernsey.com/

Chris

[Naomicorlett]

just to confirm that abebooks are very good.will look all over the world for the book you want. I got a copy of an old lost sunday school prize for my ma in law. ( many gold stars for that! )

[belletinker]

Thank you for all your suggestions I have in fact tried all these avenues with no success .I will just have to keep trying and see if I spot it somewhere .I do know there is a copy in the British Library!
Thanks again

[wolf63]

I 'work' in an Oxfam book and music shop. We sell books via Abe books, in our shops and also at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/Browse.aspx?catal og=HighStDonated&category=Books

What book is it that you are looking for?

Susan

[belletinker]

The book I am looking for is "The Small Army" by Micheal Marshall published by Constable in 1957.
Its about a group of boys from Guernsey who were evacutated to Derbyshire. I have been in contact with the author and he tells me there were only 5000 printed. A relative of mine is mentioned in it and I would love to obtain a copy for my family records

[annie0000]

Here it is

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResult s?an=Marshall&sortby=3&sts=t&tn=the+small+army &x=57&y=12

[belletinker]

Thanks - I wasn't expecting it to be quite so expensive!! Especially as a friend of the author was going to let me have a copy for nothing but has mislaid his copy!!
Many thanks again I will have to keep hunting till I find a cheaper copy.

[wolf63]

If you just want to read it you will be able to borrow a copy from your local library.

Guille-Alles Library at http://www.library.gg/ have some copies to borrow. I hope that this is the correct library for you to use.

[dispenser]

We tracked down a much sought after book at a place in Northumberland called Barter Books. Not certain, but website might be www.barterbooks.co.uk. It has a very large selection and if ever you are near Alnwick, it is well worth a visit. Good luck.