Reviews of Douglas Harding Rare Books. (Book Store) in Portland (Maine).

Douglas Harding Rare Books

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Book store

Used book store

2152 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Douglas Harding Rare Books

Per Sveen

A terrific store. Has tons of antique maps and amazing books, all reasonably priced.

ExperimentB

Amazing bookstore! Many sections filled with incredible books that will surely peak your interest

Veda Clark

Great book store. If you love books, you will certainly find something here!

Andrew Miller

Quaint family run used book store with large selection over wide variety of subjects. Something for everyone with many mainstream titles along with eclectic, hard to find items. After purchasing, review your treasures over ice cream across the street

Adam Fisher

Huge inventory of used books, including an impressive collection of materials on Maine and New England. I always find something interesting there.

Jay Wollin

Huge selection of genre, limited pre-1900 selection. Has some fantastic editions, but expect to pay full retail price. No "deals" here I'm afraid. Not that that's a bad thing per se, just know in advance that this is not an out-of-the-way bookseller, but rather a knowledgeable dealer.

David Labbe

This is one of my favorite bookstores in all of New England. Huge selection, fair prices, knowledgeable and friendly staff, this place truly does the whole experience proper.

keith p

I’m completely blown away with the amount and selection of books! I couldn’t take it all in in one trip, I must come back!

Brandon Barrett

It's hard to explain the amount and variety of books here but no matter what your interest is there's a section for you. The books are neatly organized in labeled sections making it easy to browse. The maps and prints are really great quality and variety. I hope to come again.

Rachel Lynch

I could have spent all day in here but unfortunately my kids were not as impressed as I was. I did end up finding a cool old collection of Percy Shelley works, wish I could have stayed longer because I'm sure there were many other treasures to be found. The gentleman at the counter was very pleasant too. Would definitely go back without the kids next time I'm in the area.

Ari Vukosa

as a crazed book lover, i knew i just absolutely had to stop by this store when i drove past it with my family. we found the time to do it yesterday and i was absolutely awestruck. if i didn’t have other things to do yesterday, i would’ve stayed here until they made me leave. all the rooms, filled mostly to the ceiling with old books, new books, classics, and controversial books. it’s paradise. from the way it smells like old pages to the way they have a little older register where you have to type in everything’s price. if i lived in this town, i’d be here as often as i could and probably overtime buy out their entire stock! i’m glad i got to experience this place and feel like i was in my comfortable element. it was quite wonderful.

Peter Hornby

Always a great adventure, selection best in region Doug is quite knowledgeable...My go to for decades.

Andrew Raposo

I've been coming here for a few years now. It's a great spot for books, maps and more. The man who owns it is such a nice soul. I look forward to it every year! Check out the massive selection! Update: we visit every year, and it's still great!

Ken Burt

Nicely organized large used book shop. Thousands of neatly organized books on shelves. After meandering through several of the many rooms noticed small book types on shelf fronts which helped locating a particular genre. A few stacks of books, waiting to be shelved, adds to the charm of this shop. Definitely will return when more time allows further browsing in this wonderful slightly stuffy old book scented shop. The ice cream stand across street is awesome too! I

William Machado

Deceptively huge store. There are tons of rooms in this old converted building. You think you've seen everything and then another room with unknown treasured opens up for exploration. Keep your kid nearby if you bring them because it is a bit disorienting, but for me it was more like an adventure. Didn't find anything I wanted because the sci-fi section is a bit small, but definitely worth a look if a bibliophile.

Dante “Darkside” Haynes

Its a rare nostalgic gem of Maine, I love the rare finds. What I love about this place it was once an old train station for a wealth resident of Maine. Sadly though it maybe leaving, but in the mean time if you're in the Wells or in Maine itself, stop by and relive you're childhood and who's know make a rare find.

Elizabeth Ford

Huge bookstore with rooms upon rooms of used books. It's a bit of a maze to make your way through but it's fun turning the corner and finding a whole new section of books to browse through. Also has a great big room full of old prints and maps, slightly expensive but fun to browse through. I always try to visit once a year when I go up to Maine and it always has a great selection.

Albert Dale

Wow! Almost overwhelming...but books its is, room after room. Titles from every genre and appeared to have a large selection of rare and European print editions! Enjoyed conversation with owner and other guests!

Jason Cesari

If you have time and hours to kill you can get lost in here. Great shop and lots of books at great prices.

Jorge Vicencio

Book lover's paradise. Enormous collection of all genres you can think of. You could easily lose yourself for hours exploring all the possibilities. A must stop for old fashioned reading enthusiasts.

Benjamin Harding

It's definitely a place to go if you enjoy looking for your favorite local New England authors, old & rare New England maps/prints, plus the experience of the smell of old classic leather bond anquiet books

Joshua Mann

My wife and I had a great time browsing the stacks at the Douglas Harding Book Store. The books are in great condition and seem to go on forever. The selection of old maps and prints is huge and of excellent quality. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Nancy Beach

Thousands upon thousands of books every catagory you can think of. Deceptively huge inside, a maze. Salesperson more than helpful, yet let's you roam and look yourself. If you love books, you need to stop in and see their selection!

Rachel Hayden

I have been to a lot of bookstores but this one could be top 3 - give yourself at least an hour!

Zac Cornish

They had a great selection of old and beautifully bound books. The owner was nice enough and genuinely tried to help. The organization, though, left much to be desired. Also there was confusion with the books for sale on the web so I couldn't immediately get the book I has driven hours to buy.

Zachary Goater

Harding Rare is a lot like the State of Maine itself. It's a treasure hidden in plain sight and a stop well worth the time of any who might venture. All the trappings of a used bookstore are here but there's a fair amount of unexpected joy as well. Come for the books, stay for the smell.

Jobe Hastings

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I got at least $120 worth of old, cool books. The man who helped us was a sweetie and I had an amazing time looking through the poetry section. When I think of a bookstore, this is what I think of. ☺️☺️☺️

Robert Impallomeni

One of my all-time favorite book stores in the country! Huge inventory and every type of book you can imagine. A must-stop every time I am in Maine. Great staff too, friendly and knowledgeable.

Craig Stapleton

I love this place. This store has great books at amazing prices they have plenty of selections so you could easily find a book that is just right for you.

M Yeager

Amazing book selection!

Albert EditsMadeEasy

We only wish we had more than a few hours to spend in this amazing used book store! If you're a book nut (as I am), don't miss this place. Some wonderful finds.

Christian

What a find. We got a great 100 year-old map for a reasonable prince and the proprietor was very nice. If you like books and maps it's worth the stop.

Jimmy T

Has some nice books. Pricey, but he has them.

Web Master (Digitalwarrior)

Place needs work and is for sale at 750k..great route 1 location and great books. These stores are a dying breed. When I become a crypto millionaire. Look for me here.

Jeremiah Savage

Well organized and large bookstore with a wide selection of used books and printa. Definitely worth a visit if you like old books.

Janine Davis

I love books. I love libraries and privately run bookstores. I really love old books. And always find several books that make me happy every time I go to Douglas Harding.

Monica Renaud

So many books! Take your time going through the shelves. I found a great set of Art books I plan to gift for Christmas.

Nick Jarnecke

Loved this store. The most varied arrangement of books I've ever seen. It seems like it never ends.

Christopher O'brien

Unbelievable, words can't describe the selection of books in that store. I'm definitely going back.

Pete Atkinson

An impressive collection of books and maps at extremely reasonable prices. Went in looking for a thing or two and came out with a bag load.

Chad Denton

So many books! Rooms upon rooms of reasonably priced books

Bryan Pike

A real treasure. A cornucopia of titles subject matter sprawling across a number of rooms. From collectable 1st editions to dollar paperbacks for the beach.

S B

It’s a huge selection in many genres. And a massive Maine genealogy collection. He is planning and slowly moving the entire collection up the street to across the post office...

Heidi Locke

I went into a book coma upon entering. So many books! The staff is so helpful. Great prices

Brendan Comegys

A wondrous place with a literal labyrinth of books. You can find just about every category you can think of. Great prices and rare finds, I highly recommend stopping here.

Matt David

A lot of classic and older books, a nice stop if you're looking to satisfy your book smell needs

Elizabeth Dobrowolski

If you're a book lover, then you NEED to check this place out! I could have spent hours here.

Linda Nolette

Great variety of books. This place is huge. There are books to suit every interest.

Mike Ziniti

Huge book store, with a great selection of used books across all genres. I could spend hours in there.

Sarah Edge

I wish they weren't selling. This is the kind of bookstore I could live in, with old and new books stored in a maze of rooms.

Bonnie Scott Miner

It's a well organized labyrinth, and the person I spoke to was able to tell me if they had what I was specifically looking for or not, saving me time and aggravation.

Adam Wells

The coolest bookstore I have ever been too. An essential stop for history buffs!

Serina Ruggeri

Many books from all over the world, and in every genre. I love browsing here.

Bill McDevitt

Visiting every summer I find books I didn't know I wanted. A must visit for readers. Forsake the pixels. Go for the real thing.

Gary Fields

Huge place, if you can't find a book that you want, you're not trying. The only con that I have is sometimes the staff could be more friendly.

anthony spoon

Great collection of books. Could wander in here all day.

Jeff Patterson

Lots of books duh. Fun place to explore didn't find any of my favorites: classic computer books

Ashley Brown

Great used book store- quite a selection of books, maps, and prints!

Jared Finkle

Hands down, the best bookstore I have ever seen, anywhere. A must see!

Violet McKeon Divine

A treasure trove! I focused mostly on their art section, but there are so many titles in this place in every category.

Sean Murphy

This is my favorite used book store. I make sure to visit it every summer when I am I'm Maine.

Graham

Great shop nice man who runs it, had everything that I wanted that I could afford, could have bought more if I had more space still want to go back...

Judy Powell

Awesome selection. A bit pricey for used books.

Keith Bewick

Amazing bookstore, went here a few times during the week I was here.

Alan Rifkin

You can spend hours looking at all the books and prints. The prices are also very good

Barry McCullough

Huge number of books, excellent prices. Very helpful owner.

Kimber Beckham

Heaven for Book Lovers. Reasonable prices lots of selection really well-organized!!

Michael Malenfant

Great used bookstore with an awesome old map collection and fair prices.

James Hafner

Great stock that is always being added to. Plenty of free parking. Helpful staff.

Christina DeSario

I love this place!! There's a huge selection AMD its beautiful and so affordable

no name

Wow... So much... Looks small, it is not.

Chris Meg

Been stopping here for over 30 years always find something to buy

Mary Conant

Good selection of old & used books for the reading enthusiast.

Lucas Baer

Great selection of books at fair prices.

Barbara Atherton

Eclectic shop with great selection of prints. Always seem to find something when we stop.

Levi Simpson

TONS of high quality old books. Easy to get lost in there

Ryan Hennessey

Doug is a great guy. He certainly knows his books!

Paul Solberg

Awesome selection that is well organized and easy to browse.

Ed Conley

Organized, clean. Lots of rooms filled with books.

Peter Conant

Wonderful old store, easy browsing, helpful staff.

Michael Viglione

Incredible collection - worth stopping for!

Terry Brearley

Very pleasant first experience HUGE organized inventory

Luis Ortiz

Great prices, HUGE selection, must visit!

John M

I visit Harding's whenever I'm in town. It is a bibliophile's dream.

Rebekah Kirsanov

My favorite book store EVER!!

Blair Cochran

Completely worth the hour drive from northern Massachusetts

deirdre Caldwell

Friendly service. Good selection & prices.

Donna Timmins

Great selection. Fair prices.

Kim Cornell

Sooooo many books.

Ann Bailey

a well organized used book store

Wes L

Extensive collection of used books and rare prints

Mark McCarty

Love it

Lyn Hodgdon

They had so many books

Danielle LeClair

Amazing place! So organized

Rick Morgano Sr.

Lots of books. A little musty though.

Dean Remy

Expansive collection

Andrew Hamel

So. Many. Books.

Paula DeBow

Wonderful place for bibliophiles.

Stephen Cole

Every old book you can think of.

Stephen Wierzbowski

Great place!

Tyler Dubovsky

More books than you could imagine...

Kevin Carlen

Fabulous selection of books

M Gergora

Very nice selection

Dorea D'Agostino

Amazing warren of books and ephemera

david knowlton

Wonderful place to explore

Cynthia Walker

Fabulous!

John Cooker

Excellent selection!

Charles Bannister

Good stuff!

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Nice place and people.

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