The Old Town Bookshop

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Location
8 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2HG Scotland
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AlexandraCC
Mar 16th, 2015

The sky blue shop front caught my eye, seemingly straight from a Lewis Carroll novel. A display window is filled with stacks of old books, giving the air of an era long lost. I couldn't help but enter. Inside, the cramped bookstore is filled with wonderful novels, maps, and some alleged first prints. There are also numerous postcards and paper products for sale. The shop-owner, a quiet friendly man, lets you browse the aisles without notice. The smell is musty, the ambience like the heart of an ancient library, or old-school general store. It's as if you've stepped into a different time. May this wonderful little store continue to thrive and may lovers of books and old volumes like myself get to visit in the future.

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danytomson
Aug 10th, 2019

I always come browsing in this place. They usually have vast assortment of books and the prices are always incredibly good. The staff is well prepared and also very friendly and helpful. I love the classics section, it is always full of useful titles A heaven for avid readers

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Sky
Sep 19th, 2017

It is in victoria street. It is a more beautiful bookshop which I have seen. It has a lots of books to see

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LostInTime
Aug 1st, 2017

It's a nice old bookstore. It's pretty small and was pretty crowded. But I found a couple treasures so I liked it.

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Stefan
Mar 27th, 2017

Found some wonderful beautiful maps here. Didn't have time to stay an discover them all. But great spot to find something special.

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dorongrossman
Oct 28th, 2016

This bookshop is amazing, full of literary, educational and artistic wonders. Ancient books, are not the only source of stories here- be sure to talk with the seller on a cold windy October evening if you manage to. Worth the visit even if you are not planning to buy anything- who knows, you may find something you did not know you need.

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Kenna
Oct 19th, 2015

Conveniently located in Victoria Street, this place has a lot of old books and art pieces! The old book smell will take you back into the past. It's not difficult to find something you'll like and treasure forever.

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