4612 Henry Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15213
Phone: 412-682-8030

E-Mail: info@townsendbooksellers.com

Hours: 10 am–6 pm Wed.–Sat.

Fine used, rare, out-of-print, scholarly and unusual books in all fields bought & sold. Over 30,000 volumes. Some areas of concentration include:

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We are an open shop in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Oakland, the cultural center of Pittsburgh, near the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Museum and Library (view map). Many restaurants and shops are located nearby on S. Craig Street, as well as another used bookstore. Hours are Wed.–Sat. 10:00–6:00 eastern time. We have been in business since 1984, and selling books online to satisfied customers since 1995.

Net to all online. Payment with order. USPS Media Mail postage $4.00. Additional volumes $2.00 each. USPS Priority Mail add $6.00 per volume. International shipping charges vary by weight and size, but Global Priority would be $17.00 if applicable. Institutions billed. 7 day hold pending receipt of payment. 10 day return with notice. We accept checks, Visa or Mastercard, and PayPal. Messages checked daily.

"This shop, though modest in square feet, contains a wealth of good titles in equally good condition. We bought more than we anticipated here, and after leaving regretted not having purchased some additional titles. The books are well cared for and selectively chosen by the owner."

The Used Book Lover’s Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States