Ken Sanders Rare Books

Category: Used book store in Salt Lake City, Utah

Address: 268 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA

Phone: +18015213819

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Dale McCord

Sep 18, 2022

2022 09 22 Sunday= Sweet gem of a book store, worth stopping by any time you are in the mood to remember what a book smells like! Cluttered chaos, it's freaking splendid! Grabbed a couple used books for new price, but it still made me feel all warm and cuddly inside to support this place! New and used books packed to the brim, and then some! I'll be back!

Charles Foster

Sep 11, 2022

The store personal here is extremely unprofessional after seeing this rare book store on the antique roadshow, it was very surprising to see that the personal there including ashley was rude not willing to listen to my request . This is a direct insulting staff the ones whom I consulted with , my advice to all choose another rare book store specifically if you looking for any ethinic issues regarding books. This is not a favorable atmosphere to do business with.

Jason Haydon

Sep 9, 2022

Wonderful store full of unique finds

Ian Sawatzki

Sep 4, 2022

Ken is super knowledgeable and very helpful. Definitely check this place out!

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Questions & Answers

Do you buy old books? I have a set of Delphian Society course books, some old music books, (one is signed) and a few other odds and ends I would be interested in bringing in.

Sica DSJ | Sep 28, 2018
Harrison Montague | Sep 28, 2018

Yeah they do buy old books, depending on the subject matter, condition, etc

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I have the original oz book with out the dust cover, by L, Frank Baum. How can you tell if it's the original and first peinting? The cover is not in the best condition, but it's still good. Any help is appreciated. I can send pictures of the book.

erne quie | Sep 28, 2019
James Petty | Sep 28, 2019

Ken Sanders is very reputable and very knowlagble staff as well they have never steered me wrong contact them

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Do you still buy old books?

Angie Ryan | Sep 28, 2019
M. O. | Sep 28, 2019

I'm certain they do! The older the better!

Are you interested in ;purchasing Kate Carter's volumes of Pioneer Stories. I have sets of Our Pioneer Heritage, Heart Throbs of the West, An Enduring Legacy and Treasures of Pioneer HIsttory?

Lynn Jarvis | Sep 28, 2019
Lorenzo Swank (박재민) | Sep 28, 2019

I think Lynn Jarvis decided to ask a question to the people who own the bookstore. Lynn Jarvis may not be aware that instead of asking the people who own the bookstore, he or she managed to ask any person who has ever previously reviewed Ken Sanders on Google. given the fact that many people seem to make this mistake, it is either a generational Gap, or a fundamental user experience error made by Google when designing the Google Maps interface. I would like to think it's a little bit from column A and A little bit from column B. Either way, Lynn, you should be aware that this is not the place to ask your question. This is the place to ask a question such as "does this place buy used books?" or "does this place have a powered bidet with a high pressure setting for public use?"

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Do you buy year books? (High School and University)

George | Sep 27, 2021
Emily “Buckeeyy” Buckner | Sep 27, 2021

I did not and I was not looking for them. Im sure if you call they can answer your question.

I have an 1845 copy of the LDS Doctrine and Covenants. The binding is in poor shape. Is it better to leave a book like this in it’s current condition or have it professionally restored? Michael

Mike Goodwin | Sep 27, 2021
Ken Sanders | Sep 27, 2021

It would depend on the exact condition of the book and its completeness. The trend in collecting these days is "unsophisticated" meaning leaving books in their original condition. You might wish to consider have a good bookbinder make a clamshell box for your treasure. Ken Sanders

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 27, 2022
Dean Hamilton | Sep 27, 2021

Like Alexander said... Limiting the number of people in the store, requiring masks, and asking people to social distance. They have signs posted throughout as well.

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Do they sell manga

Josceline Sosa | Sep 27, 2021
Cary McQueen (DjMack900) | Sep 27, 2021

I thought I saw some Anima there. There are definitely comics.

Would you be interested in a 1st edition charles dickinson, tale of two cities book from 1831? And a 1st edition websters dictionary?

Melissa Powell | Sep 27, 2020
Don Mucheck | Sep 27, 2020

I thought a tale of two cities was release in 1859 by Chapman and Hall. plus the. original had a red cloth and on page 213 there is an miss marinated. issue. is the webster dictionary polish by a converse 1828. what are the conditions and your asking price

Do you know any place that buy magazines

Heidi Swan | Sep 28, 2019
Ethan Ensign | Sep 28, 2019

Really depends on which magazines. Call the store and ask.

I am looking for a 1969 Jordan high school year book. I really hope you have one. If not can you point me in the right direction to find one. Thank you.

Chris Cooper | Sep 28, 2019
Moms Investments | Sep 28, 2019

That quite possibly would be at a library. Not necessarily a rare book yet. Check on line with Ken Sanders. You will get an answer from him promptly.

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I have a copy of "No. 17. BAKER AND HAMILTON, HARDWARE and AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. 1883." Does any body know anything about it? How rare is it? How much is it worth?

Scott McKinnon | Sep 28, 2019
Michael Montoya | Sep 28, 2019

Ken would definitely be able to help you answer this.

I found a book at the good will adventures of don Quixote on the cover it says Edition its copy right is 1888.its in fairly good condition can you tell me if it's very valuable??

Valerie Bryant | Sep 28, 2019
Tacoma White | Sep 28, 2019

You're going to have to bring it in. You can check in Bookfinder.com for your particular version and get an idea, but pretty much every rare book dealer will need to see the book in person. Go in, they're nice there. 😁

Do they have Occult books?

Patrick Bruning | Sep 28, 2019
Ken Sanders Rare Books | Sep 28, 2019

We have occult books, but I've never seen any Ouija Boards...

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What's the difference between the first and so forth editions to a book. So it's the same book but printed at different years. Is it the same first printing or what? I have a 1949 Robert frost complete poems? Without the dust cover.

erne quie | Sep 28, 2019
Anthony Maybury | Sep 27, 2021

Well editions do change. Things could be added that were not in the original. Sometimes a new forward or afterwards. Spelling errors could be corrected ect. Normally people want the dust cover it can make a HUGE difference of price.

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do u have written by the finger of god

Virginia Oldroyd | Sep 28, 2019
Todd Milne | Sep 28, 2019

If they dont, they will get it, or direcr you to where you can

Anyone interested in purchasing my 1989, first edition of Panther In The Sky by James Alexander Thom?

lisa campbell | Sep 28, 2018
Todd Milne | Sep 28, 2018

Whst exactly is this book? Fiction? If it is a rare book, concerning history of any kimd,especially Utah history, Ken Sanders will buy it.

What is the selection for First Edition books? As an avid collector, I am most interested in classic authors such as Charles Dickens or the Brontë sisters. But I'm also open to other genres.

P. Williams | Sep 28, 2018
Lauri Langston | Sep 28, 2018

The store has an amazing collection of interesting books, 1st editions and so much more. Most certainly best to shop in person and let Ken or his knowledgeable staff help you to explore fully.

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