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Beckham's Book Shop

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This large book emporium offers shelves upon shelves of rare, antique and second hand books. There are literally thousands of selections to choose from. If you are a collector of the written word, (regardless of genre) Beckham's Bookshop is a must-stop shop for you. Both dealers and the casual book lover will be delighted at the assortment of first editions and paperback bargains. The large comfortable armchairs will invite you to sit and enjoy a good read. This is not a place that hurries its customers. 

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228 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States

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Mon10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Adrienne Bairstow 
9 years ago
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Crystal Bozeman 
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Alice M. Knox 
10 years ago

Wide variety of books, some even historic and rare; love the super friendly staff and the resident cat!! Every stay-cation visit to the Quarter includes a stop at Beckham's and I always leave with at least 4 books! 

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Sandra Jean Carmichael 
11 years ago
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Tom Chute 
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Tiffany Tallar 
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Adrian Herbez 
11 years ago

I've been going to Beckam's since I was in high school (the mid-to-late 90s), and it's still my absolute favorite used bookstore in the world, hands down. I moved away from New Orleans a long time ago, but no trip home is ever complete without at least a few hours spent finding wonderful books at Beckam's. 

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Paul Hyson 
11 years ago
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Alan Rockman 
11 years ago

This store was also a highlight to me on my recent, and alas, too brief visit to Orleans. Great selection of Civil War and Southern History books. The owner was extremely helpful, the bookstore cat quite friendly, and I picked up two books - one from the collection of the famed Southern newsman and father of Cy Vance's spokesman during the Iranian Hostage Crisis - Hodding Carter on Sherman's March to the Sea, and the other about Steamboats on Mississippi which made great reading while sailing with the American Queen up to Me... read more

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How is Beckham's Book Shop rated?

Beckham's Book Shop has a 4.8 star rating with 38 reviews. 

When is Beckham's Book Shop open?

Beckham's Book Shop is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m. 

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