Specialists in the fields of antiquarian and in-print books about books, literary first editions,
and military history, especially World War I Aviation and World War II
Aviation. The Colophon Book Shop was established in 1971 in LaGrange, Illinois, by
Robert and Christine Liska. The
move to New Hampshire was made in 1982 and we are now located in Exeter, New
Hampshire, one hour
north of Boston. Directions
to The Colophon Book Shop
Our one piece of local
history.
We maintain an open shop at 101B Water St, Exeter, New Hampshire.
Please visit us at our open shop: our hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm or by appointment. (603) 772-8443. Our mailing address is The Colophon Book Shop, P. O. Box 1052, Exeter, NH 03833. As always, we would be glad to quote according to your interest. (603) 772-8443 voice; (603) 772-3384 fax. Email: colophon@rcn.com
Collectors interested in World War I Aviation, World War II Aviation, and other areas of aviation and military history, please click HERE (Military/Aviation not part of the discounted sale)
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William Targ in his Foreword to A Miscellany for Bibliophiles:
"Next to talking about books comes the pleasure of reading them, especially books about books. This is an extra category I would recommend to collectors. Regardless of your other interests, no one should be without a hundred or more miscellaneous books about books: biographies of great collectors and booksellers, printers, papermakers, typefounders, publishers, etc. Bibliographies are essential tools, as are catalogues. Actually, good rare book catalogues are often the best possible bedtime reading, and one always learns something from them. But getting back to books about books: I would be hard put to prepare a list of the hundred best - there are so many excellent works in this field."
