Globus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers? Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers? Association of America and has been in business since 1971. It was opened originally by Vladimir Azar as a shop for the Russian emigre public of the Bay Area. A small press operated there in the 1970s under the same name in the same building. Now, 50+ years in business, the shop still occupies the same premises with continued success.
Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers. Our goal is to seek out and offer rare and unique antiquarian items, including rare books, photographs, photo-albums, watercolors, drawings, manuscripts, archives, maps and prints.
Our team has many decades of experience helping to build many institutional and private collections across the USA and the world and we have seen and handled many important antiquarian items and collections.
We issue monthly catalogues with the newest acquisitions available for our subscribers.
We participate in many US and International antiquarian book fairs. Follow us on social media to receive the latest news and offers.
You can browse our collections in person during the shop?s opening hours by appointment : Tuesday to Sunday, 11 to 5.
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Association Member
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.
Seller's business information
Globus Books LLC
332 Balboa St., San Francisco, CA, 94118, U.S.A.
Sale & Shipping Terms
Terms of Sale
All items subject to prior sale. Payment accepted via credit card, Paypal, or domestic check drawn on a U.S. bank.
Shipping Terms
We offer free courier shipping worldwide on any purchases over 500 USD. All orders are properly packed with care and attention and shipped within 2 – 3 business days.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Order quantity |
5 to 14 business days |
3 to 6 business days |
| First item |
US$ 3.00 |
US$ 5.50 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.
