Welcome to Harpoon Books

Mysterious Pacific by Paul Jacoulet, 1951 Welcome to the online home of Harpoon Books -- Nantucket Island's only used bookstore. Our online inventory includes new, used and out-of-print books on a variety of topics, but we specialize in books on Asia and those that reflect the rich history and nautical traditions of Nantucket. If you are on Nantucket, you can pick up your order and view additional new and used books on Asia, gardening and home decor, unusual and hard-to-find fiction titles, and topics related to Nantucket at 4 Bartlett Road. We are open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday or by appointment. Please call 508 901 5184 or email us at info@harpoonbooks.com.
If after you search or browse through our online inventory you cannot find what you want, fill out our search form. We will search our substantial off-line inventory, other bookstores and book search services to find the book you seek. There is no extra charge for this service. Nantucket Visitors and Residents
There are no shipping or handling charges for books destined to a Nantucket address or those that are picked up at 4 Bartlett Road. We buy books.
We are always looking to buy ephemera and books on Asian topics, whaling, Pacific trade in the 18th and 19th centuries and items about Nantucket and its history. We can either purchase your items, or if you prefer, we can take them on consignment. Please call us at 508 901 5184 or contact us at sales@harpoonbooks.com. |