Carlson & Turner Antiquarian Books & Bookbindery

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241 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Welcome to Carlson & Turner Antiquarian Books & Bookbindery! We've been in business now for over 30 years. We hope you find something of interest to you among our listings. The shop houses more than 40,000 antiquarian, scholarly, and used books, including a large inventory of general used books in various categories, including scholarly books in various fields, nautical, travel, civil war, history, railroad, as well as many others. We also deal in rare manuscripts, maps, photographs, and fine art prints. So if you're in the area please do stop in for a visit.

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5.019 reviews
Cheryl K.
6/26/2025

This is a gorgeous bookstore. The selection is immense and well organized (and the place smells amazing!) Cathy was knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to speak with. Being from out of town, I...

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Brian L.
11/29/2023

You might have a little reading or writing nook in your home. Maybe grandma's secretary and a few quill pens, some tchotchkes or knickknacks from the antique store on display, or maybe even a...

E B.
10/17/2024

I love Carlson & Turner. As someone who loves old books and history, this is a shop I could spend all day in! Great selection of Maine books, history books and pretty much every subject you can...

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Mike V.
6/1/2022

A warm and comfy place for the bibliophile in all of us. Kathy was very helpful at the charmingly old and worn checkout counter. Knowledge of many genre and titles. A good selection. Something for...

W. C.
1/9/2023

I can't say enough great things about Carlson Turner Antiquarian Books and Bookbindery, one of the greatest Antiquarian and book stores in the United States. Doing business, as a customer of...

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