Vandello Books

Vandello Books Vandello Books specializes in first editions of literature, art, and textiles. Vandello Books is an online bookstore in Seattle, Washington.

Our areas of strength include Modern Firsts, Textiles, Craft and the Arts. We carry inventory in numerous subject areas and are happy to advise our customers on building collections. We consider ourselves to be temporary custodians of your books and treat each item with this philosophy in mind. Penny Van Kirk entered the booktrade in her youth with a sidewalk comic book stand. She studied English

Literature and received a Masters Degree in librarianship from the University of Washington. Her ongoing education in bookselling began at the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar.

Step back in time to October 1937 with this attractive vintage menu from The Goodrich Grill at Northwestern University. ...
10/17/2025

Step back in time to October 1937 with this attractive vintage menu from The Goodrich Grill at Northwestern University.

On the menu? Everything from meatloaf sandwiches to all the ice cream you could want!The beautiful cover features a woodblock print entitled "Men’s Quad N.U." by the artist Charles Turk.

Last day of the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair.  Come visit me and my colleagues at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall un...
10/27/2024

Last day of the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. Come visit me and my colleagues at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall until 4.

Shoe illustrations ranging from the late 18th Century to the mid 20th.  I’ll be showcasing these and many other finds at...
10/24/2024

Shoe illustrations ranging from the late 18th Century to the mid 20th. I’ll be showcasing these and many other finds at the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair this weekend. Please stop by and visit.

Cats…always willing to help pack for a book fair.
10/24/2024

Cats…always willing to help pack for a book fair.

My ideal costume…
10/28/2023

My ideal costume…

One of my favorite examples of bibliofiction.                                                New York: Algonquin Books, ...
10/18/2023

One of my favorite examples of bibliofiction. New York: Algonquin Books, 2014. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. Signed by Zevin on the title page. Fine in like dust jacket.

Ready to get underway for the final day of the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair.  Open until 4 .                           ...
10/15/2023

Ready to get underway for the final day of the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. Open until 4 .

We’re in Portland for the final day of the . Lots of amazing things to see.
06/17/2023

We’re in Portland for the final day of the . Lots of amazing things to see.

One of our featured items at the .  Open today and tomorrow.
06/16/2023

One of our featured items at the . Open today and tomorrow.

Getting setup for the .  Opens tomorrow at 2PM.
06/16/2023

Getting setup for the . Opens tomorrow at 2PM.

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06/10/2023

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I’m finally starting to see some floor…only 13 boxes left to catalog.
11/16/2022

I’m finally starting to see some floor…only 13 boxes left to catalog.

Address

4742 42nd Avenue SW, # 214
Seattle, WA
98116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12063665234

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