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It’s here! The Steinbeck collection of a lifetime!

A lifetime gathering of signed, first, and rare editions ofCalifornia’s favorite author, offered for sale individually by Bell’s Books, Palo Alto

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Steinbeck’s East of Eden: A First Edition!

Just in! The First Trade Edition of John Steinbeck’s acclaimed work East of Eden. This is the version that was first available to the general public, in its original dust jacket; a scarce copy of one of our most requested … Continue reading

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Photographer Margo Davis Returns to Bell’s!

For a number of years, when renowned literary figures came to speak at Stanford, photographer Margo Davis documented the authors in quiet photographic sessions. The results were outstanding portraits of many of the best-known writers of our time. Don’t miss … Continue reading

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For a Limited Time Only… Early Classical LPs!

Part of the long history of Bell’s Books is a profound appreciation of Classical music, particularly when it is on long playing records (also known as LPs). Sixty years ago when Bell’s was known as Bell’s College Book Shop and … Continue reading

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How to Shelve Mass Market Books

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Victor Hugo, Complete in French

Recently added to our collection: a gorgeous set of the works of Victor Hugo in French, complete in 19 volumes. From the Societe d’editions litteraires et artistique book series, which flourished from 1899 – 1904 in Paris under the guidance … Continue reading

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Our Bags Are Back!!

Another fresh batch of our signature bags is now in the store. This time there is even more variety in the cloth patterns and combinations. While supplies last!

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Bell’s Books in Palo Alto Has the New Book on Palo Alto

“… as I learned more about the history of California and its place, especially through the role of California engineers in the colonized world, it became clear to me what kind of colony and what kind of place California was … Continue reading

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Celebrating Valeria Bell’s Legacy

Bell’s will be closed for the week of January 23rd to January 29th in remembrance of Valeria Bell. There will be an informal gathering in Val’s honor at Bell’s Books, 536 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, on Sunday afternoon, January 29th, … Continue reading

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Valeria Dale Bell

January 19th, 1927 – November 5th, 2022 Our beloved Val dedicated half a century of her life to Bell’s Books. She worked in all capacities side by side with her husband, Herbert Bell, for decades,and continued on with all the children … Continue reading

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