50,000+ used and rare books housed in an 18th Century barn belonging to the historical Drake family-set aside time to look, because you won't believe your eyes! 200 year old books, old sheet music, signed first editions, town histories, sections on Art, Media, Theater, huge Science Fiction section, every magazine ever published....children's books from the 1800's, turn of the century travelogues, rare editions, what is NOT here is really the question. Be prepared to dig! For kids, there is a whole Fairy Glen with books, dolls and houses. A primitive room has beautiful antiques, rugs, and quilts. An entire antique linen and jewelry store, as well. The resident Maine Coons, Jacques and Willie, as well as the two miniature donkeys Star Fire and Runway, are worth the visit too. A real gem in North Hampton, just a few miles outside Portsmouth, NH.
Pros: You will find rare books and of a kind items!
Cons: You should set aside a good chunk of time...
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