Book Stall Collection

Wymans Bookstall at Paddington Station, 1913
This bookstall is cramed full of books, leaflets and posters. GWR publicity can clearly been seen in this image

Bookstall in grounds of Hay on Wye castle, Powys, mid-Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Charing Cross / W H Smith
W H Smiths bookstall, and the entrance to the Continental Departure Platform

Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. Creator: Unknown
Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. In the early part of the Stalin era, the Kremlin established a new administrative territory in the Soviet Far East--the Jewish Autonomous

Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. Creator: Unknown
Book trade in Leningrad near the Kazan Cathedral, 1920-1929. In the early part of the Stalin era, the Kremlin established a new administrative territory in the Soviet Far East--the Jewish Autonomous

Book stall on a market surrounded by eight scenes with reading figures, c.1860-c.1862. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Book stall on a market surrounded by eight scenes with reading figures, c.1860-c.1862

Bookstalls on a quay in Paris, 1911. Creator: Rolf von Hoerschelmann
Bookstalls on a quay in Paris, 1911. Bouquinistes de Paris

Chinese bookseller, 1805 or later. Creator: Anon
Chinese bookseller, 1805 or later. A man reads while sitting on a box. He has displayed his stock on a rug. Next to him is a boy reading, possibly his son or a helper

People at a book stall, Paris, 1923. Creator: Anon
People at a book stall, Paris, 1923. Two men, a woman and a girl look at books on one of the quais along the Seine. On the left is the female bouquiniste on a stool

Boy reading at a book stall, 1890-1928. Creator: Alcide Theophile Robaudi
Boy reading at a book stall, 1890-1928. Il lit les poetes a l'etalage des bouquinistes'. (He reads the poets at the stalls of the second-hand booksellers)

Quai de Conti, in 1846, 1846. Creator: William Parrott
Quai de Conti, in 1846, 1846

Book stall, Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba

Gentleman and Flower Girl near Book Stalls by the Seine, (oil on panel)
989607 Gentleman and Flower Girl near Book Stalls by the Seine, (oil on panel) by Lesur, Henri-Victor (1863-1937); 39.4x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Creator: Marcus
Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Busy scene at a London railway station. In the foreground a child sits on a trunk waiting to be moved with a porters trolley

Book seller in Moorfields, on the site of the later Blomfield Street, City of London, 1750
Book seller with a stall under a tree in Moorfields, on the site of the later Blomfield Street, City of London, 1750

At the Bookstalls, 1895. Artist: Madame Jacob Bazin
At the Bookstalls, 1895. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895

Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Book Seller Book Stall Book Stalls Street Speaks With
A New York book seller working from a street stall speaks with a customer in the late 19th century. After a work by Edwin Austin Abbey

Bookseller in Place de la Bastille, Paris, France, circa 1911, by Eugene Atget. Eugene Atget, full name Jean-Eugene-Auguste Atget, 1857 - 1927

Bookstalls in Paris in the early 20th century
Browsers at the Odeon bookstalls on the Left Bank, Paris, circa 1910. Printed color reproduction of a 20th-century illustration

Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

Oliver amazed at the Dodgers mode of Going to Work, from The
KW243058 Oliver amazed at the Dodgers mode of Going to Work, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

BOOK STALL, 1874. The Book-Stall. Wood engraving, American, 1874, after Edwin Austin Abbey

BOOKSTORE, 19TH CENTURY. Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

FRENCH BOOKSTALL, 1893. The Hunted and the Hunters. Bookstalls along the Seine at Paris, France. Line engraving

BOOK STALL, 19th CENTURY. A Treasure at the Book-Stall. Wood engraving, 19th century

BOOK STALL, 1874. The Book-Stall. Color engraving, 1874, after Edwin Austin Abbey

Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz at a bookstall
Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz (1887-1947), second wife of the deposed Kaiser Wilhelm II. Seen here at a bookstall in Doorn, Netherlands

Fragments Day
How London bookstall managers celebrated " Fragments" day, showing the immense popularity of the " Fragments from France" portfolios of cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

Bookstalls, Hay on Wye, Powys, mid-Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Browsing at a Bookstall
Browsing at a bookstall

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Step into the world of books at various book stalls around the globe. In 1913, Wyman's Bookstall at Paddington Station welcomed travelers with its vast collection of literary treasures. The grounds of Hay on Wye castle housed a charming book stall, inviting visitors to explore their imaginations amidst historic walls. Charing Cross and W H Smith united to create a haven for bibliophiles, offering an array of reading materials. In Havana, Cuba, Plaza de Armas in Habana Vieja boasted a vibrant book stall where locals and tourists alike could indulge in literature while soaking up the city's rich culture. A picturesque scene unfolded near the Seine as a gentleman and flower girl perused books by the riverbank. Transporting us back in time, Marcus captured Cannon Street Station's bustling atmosphere circa 1900 through his lens. Moorfields witnessed a thriving book seller on Blomfield Street during London's early days in 1750. Madame Jacob Bazin beautifully depicted people engrossed in books at an enchanting bookstall in her artwork from 1895. Ernest Flammarion showcased Paris' quays adorned with numerous enticing book stalls that beckoned passersby to delve into new worlds. Eugene Atget immortalized Place de la Bastille's bookseller against the backdrop of Parisian charm before modernization took hold. These captivating glimpses into history remind us of our timeless love affair with literature. Discover your next adventure or escape within these pages; let yourself be captivated by stories waiting to unfold at every turn – whether it be under Wyman’s roof or along Havana’s Plaza de Armas. Immerse yourself in knowledge and imagination as you wander through ancient castles or stroll beside riverside stalls near gentle flower girls and dapper gentlemen. Book stalls have long been gateways to other worlds - portals where dreams are born and minds set free - so step into these snapshots of literary wonder and let your imagination soar.