Secrets of an Online Antiquarian Bookseller | Winter Warmer

Secrets of an Online Antiquarian Bookseller | Winter Warmer

Learn how to avoid scams when buying rare books online from local expert Miriam Mortimore, also known as 'The Book Merchant'.

By Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

Date and time

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM AWST

Location

Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

1 Arthur Street Bunbury, WA 6230 Australia

About this event

  • 1 hour

Join us to escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories with our Winter Warmer program.

Our presenter for this session is Miriam Mortimore.

Date: Sunday 25 August 2024

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Free entry, RSVPs via Eventbrite are encouraged.


Don't get fooled when navigating the tricky world of online rare book sales. Learn about Miriam's fascinating work as a bookseller and about the antiquarian book market. Discover the different online market platforms, what can go wrong when buying books online, and how WA Consumer Protection advises you to protect yourself. Get the details on buying locally, including sellers and publishers, and save those burning questions for the Q+A session.

Visit Miriam's website to learn more about her work.


About the Winter Warmer program:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre presents Winter Warmers, our program of free events celebrating local history and storytelling every Sunday afternoon from June to August.

From geological history to rare books, uncovered stories from the past to keeping heritage alive for future generations – there is something here for everyone in this eclectic program. Visit our website to see which topics are coming up.


About the Museum:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is located at 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury.

Opening hours: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays).

For more information, please contact us at museum@bunbury.wa.gov.au or 9792 7284.

Keep updated on what's happening at the Museum and subscribe to our seasonal e-newsletter.

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The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre tells the unique stories of the South West's regional centre.

Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday, the BM+HC offers workshops, events, education programs, changing exhibitions, venue hire, the local studies reference collection, and a retail space.