The Man in Back

ByrdHouse Books is an woman-owned, independently-run bookstore based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. For almost two decades, we have specialized in used, out-of-print, and collectible books across a wide range of subjects, including local interest, vintage genre fiction, genealogy curiosities, academic and technical texts, religious and devotional works, and art books. Every book in our inventory is examined and described individually, not auto-generated from a database. We verify edition points and printing details where they matter, note signatures and inscriptions when present, and write condition descriptions that reflect exactly what you’ll receive. If a book has a flaw, we’ll tell you. If it’s something genuinely notable, such as a true first printing, a scarce small-press title, or an author-signed copy, we’ll tell you that too. We have a particular fondness for the long tail: books that don’t move quickly, but matter enormously to the one reader or researcher who’s been searching for them. If you’ve found something obscure in our shop, there’s a good chance we’re one of very few sellers who carry it. Books are packed with care for safe transit, and questions about condition, edition, or provenance are always welcome before you buy. Just reach out. Thank you for supporting independent bookselling.…