Macthorpe Books is a small independent secondhand book store in the centre of Paignton, South Devon.

We have a large stock of books with prices starting at just 50p. We also have a range of Bartholomews maps. 

See below for a list of the types of book we stock

Address:- 2, Clifton Road, PAIGNTON, TQ3 3LN 

Telephone Number:  01803 663400

e-mail: macthorpe.books@yahoo.co.uk

 

See our 'Books' and 'Maps' pages

You can order the book on the right or any on the attached pages by e-mailing us at the address above. Please quote the reference number in square brackets at the beginning of the item

We accept payment by Paypal, or by cheque.

BOOK OF THE WEEK! 

Street, James, M.A.

The Mynster of the Ile

The Story of the Ancient Parish of Ilminster, the One Royal Peculiar in the County of Somerset

Taunton: Abraham, 1904. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 400 pp + index. Brown boards, cream over spine. A little bumping on corners, edge wear, slightly grubby. Gilt titles on spine. Edges rough cut, binding tight if a little uneven. No marks or inscriptions. fold out map intact ind in good order. A good copy of this rare book.

£100.00

Ref S1543

£5.00 postage in United Kingdom

Types of books stocked include :-

Antiquarian, Childrens, Biography & Autobiography, Food & Drink,

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Travel, Railways & other Transport,

Nature & Pets, Text & Reference Books, Classics, Poetry & Plays,

Gardening, Sport, Music & Entertainment, History, Military,Art & Antiques,

plus some we called Oddities for want of some other category!