FINE ART, RARE BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, AND              CHILDREN'S BOOKS ON DISPLAY

Our Fall Book Sale is just around the corner.  There will be a vast array of books, CDs, and DVDs available in a wide-range of subject areas.  In addition, don't miss the items on display in the George Mason Regional Library lobby. 

  

     One display case houses fine art, rare books, and collectibles.    

The other display case includes children's books, including pop-ups.

              Hope to see you at the sale!                

FALL HIGHLIGHTS

COOKING

There are many interesting and unique cooking volumes that will be available for purchase next week at the Fall Sale.

Tea is a favorite beverage as well as an afternoon occasion in Britain and other countries. This is a British cookbook celebrating this tradition. Priced at $6.50.

We have a number of volumes featuring Kosher cooking that are in great condition. Priced from $4.00 to $4.50 each.

Are you interested in the native food and traditions of the Americas? This is a beautiful James Beard awarded Smithsonian Cookbook available for sale at $5.50.

This 2014 cocktail book is both a James Beard and IACP Award Winner. If you are interested in professional bartending or taking cocktails to the next level this one is for you! Priced at $15.

   

 
This is the story of the Brenner family who owned a number of bakeries in the Northern Virginia area including Brenner’s Bakery in Alexandria on Belle Ville Road. Priced at $20.

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CDs

The Fall Sale is right around the corner and do we have an incredible selection of CDs for purchase. There will literally be thousands of CDs available for sale this October including classical, pop, jazz, country and oldies. Below is just a sample of some of our CD sets that will be looking for a new home!

Don’t miss our sale this October 23-26!

                                 CD Sets $5.00 to $9.00 each.

                                      Single CDs $2.00 each.

 

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PERFORMING ARTS

Russian ballet has significantly influenced technique and choreography in the world of classical ballet. We have a number of books that will share the history of Russian dance during the 20th Century.

Please stop by our sale this October for many interesting volumes in the Performing Arts category.

                                 Price from $3.00 to $5.00 each.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

We are excited to have a large quantity of foreign language books at our sales. Many different languages are represented including Spanish, German, Russian and Vietnamese. The volumes featured below are a variety of Mystery Classics in Korean. 

Stop by our sale next month to stock up on these and many more amazing foreign language books!

                               Priced from $2.50 to $5.00 each.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography books can offer guidance and inspiration. We have a nice selection that are technique focused books on lighting and composition and artist focused books showcasing a photographer’s work. All will be available at our Fall Sale coming this October.

                              Priced from $4.00 to $9.00 each.

                              Priced from $3.00 to $8.00 each.

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GREAT OUTDOORS

We have a real catch for you! From the North American Fishing Club, each one of these eight volumes will provide a wealth of information on fishing. They are beautifully bound and will be a great addition to any sportsman’s collection. 

Available for sale this Fall!

                                         Priced at $4.00 each. 

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ARCHITECTURE

For those interested in building design, we have some amazing books that will be available at our Fall Sale. The volumes featured range from information on contemporary constructions to details regarding historically important structures. They have beautiful photographs and are in excellent condition. These are real treasures and are sure to go fast!

                               Priced from $4.00 to $15.00 each.

 

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SPORTS & GAMES

Whether you are an avid golfer or just a fan of the sport, we have many interesting volumes ranging from information on specific golfers and courses to tips on improving your game. 

Be sure to take a drive by our Fall Sale. These books are at such great prices…they will not take a divot out of your wallet!

                                Priced from $3.00 to $7.00 each.

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ART

Mark Rothko was an American painter known for his Color Field style. He used basic shapes and saturated colors to evoke emotions in the viewer. His works have remained popular over the last 50 years since his passing. The volumes below have beautiful photographs of his original pieces and provide information on his technique and his life.

All are available for purchase this October at our Fall Sale.

 

                              Priced from $10.00 to $22.00 each.

 

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MILITARY HISTORY

For all the military history buffs, we have some interesting volumes available this Fall that chronicle different aspects of warfare. We have a large selection of Osprey pamphlets on various military topics, from campaigns to warriors to forts and strategy. Each pamphlet is priced from $4.50 to $6.50.

Also shown below is a sample of military books covering different periods and geographical areas. There is so much to learn from these accounts of conflicts in the past. Join us this Fall to explore these and many more fascinating works.

                                Priced from $3.50 to $6.50 each.

                               Priced from $3.50 to $5.50 each.

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COLLECTING

The Fabulous Century Series by Time-Life details American History through pictures and stories. Each of these five volumes cover a decade beginning with 1900-1910.  They have colorful fabric covers and are in very good condition. A real find!

Available for purchase at our Fall Book Sale. 

                                       Priced at $6.00 each.

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COMICS AND GRAPHICS

If manga is your thing, we have a large selection of classic and contemporary volumes to pique your interest! These items and many more will be available at our Fall Sale in October. Shop early as these are sure to go fast!

                               Priced from $.50 to $5.00 each.

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SCIENCE

What is all the buzz about beekeeping? Bees play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem. Many environmental factors are threatening our bee population and have caused a rise in the interest of beekeeping. The volumes below will keep you busy learning all about our bee-utiful bees! They will be available at our Fall Book Sale for the unbee-lievable price of $3-$6 each.

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GARDENING

Flowers and shrubs are beautiful ways to bring nature into our daily lives. These volumes are full of ideas for your next planting projects. Whether you have a small patio or a large yard, there are plans to help those spaces come alive! Fall is a wonderful time to start planning and planting for the spring blooming season. You will find these books and many more in the Gardening Section at the Fall Sale in October.

                               Priced from $4.00 to $6.00 each.

       Our next book sale will be held October 22-26, 2025.  As always, we will offer a large selection of books, CDs, and DVDs across a wide range of subject areas.  Over the next five months, we will highlight some of the many items that will be available at the Fall sale.  

FINE ART, RARE BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, 

AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS ON DISPLAY

        Our Spring Book Sale is just around the corner.  There will be a vast array of books, CDs, and DVDs available in a wide-range of subject areas.  In addition, don't miss the items on display in the George Mason Regional Library lobby.   

One display case houses fine art, rare books, and collectibles.                                                                 

 

 

 

The other display case includes children's books, including pop-ups.

 

Hope to see you at the sale!

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS:

PHOTOGRAPHY

Not only do photography books make great coffee table volumes but they show our world through an artistic lens. Ansel Adams is well know for his black and white landscapes. We are excited to have his Landscapes of the American West available at our next sale for $30. Below is a sample of some of the interesting finds you will see in our Photography section during our Spring Sale. Stop by and see what catches your eye! 

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS:

COOKING

Our Spring Sale is right around the corner and we have some amazing cookbooks that you will want to scoop up! From drinks to desserts, we have got you covered. Check out these items that will be for sale next week. Hope to see you there!

                              Priced from $3.00 to $10.00 each.

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COMICS

Whether you are a collector or just a casual reader, the Comics Category has a wide variety of volumes to satisfy your interest. Batman, Disney, Superman and Marvel are just a sample of the Comics that will be for sale this April! Shop early for the best selection!

                              Priced from $1.50 to $10.00 each.

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WORLD HISTORY

A great way to learn about different cultures and societies is to delve into their history. From Scotland to Australia to Sweden, the volumes below tell us stories of the development and evolution each nation. There will be a large assortment of books in the World History category available to purchase at our Spring Sale in April.

         

                               Priced from $3.00 to $10.00 each.