“Beware the man of one book” — J. Frank Dobie
WILLIAM ALLISON BOOKS IS A MEMBER OF ABAA, ILAB and THE TEXAS BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION.
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Upcoming virtual and in-person events:
2025 Dallas Antiquarian Book Fair (Jun 20-22)
Sponsored by the Texas Booksellers Association and the SW Chapter of ABAA
Our venue in North Dallas is a former antique car showroom facility with plenty of space and free parking. The address is:
1835 Forms Drive
Carrolton, TX 75006
Link to the fair:
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Institutions that need items held or deferred shipping or billing can be accommodated.
William Allison Books specializes in Western Americana, including Texas books and documents; Mexico, including Mexican Railroad maps; Colonial documents etc.; Wild West Shows, including Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill, etc.; Ranching and Cowboys; Railroad Maps and Land Promotionals for Western Immigration and settlers; Photography, including photo books and scrapbooks; Texas fine printing including Carl Hertzog; the Holmans and William Wittliff; Texas and Western Authors including J. Frank Dobie; Tom Lea; Evetts Haley; Larry McMurtry and more.
“Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.” — Augustine Birrell
Want lists welcome. Let us help you build your collection.
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