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Antique Bookstore

There are few things that will tell you more about a town than a look into their most prized bookstore; in Beaufort that esteemed centerpiece is the well-known and well-visited McIntosh books. Travelers who regularly visit the town are drawn to the bookstore and after learning about the hospitality and history of the culture, often determine that their life may be better lived here in the Lowcountry. Wilson McIntosh has made it his job to not only find literary treasures, but to act as a local historian and preservationist; gathering and protecting genealogy’s, anthologies and guiding records that serve as bastion of heritage for our small but proud community. One of the most commented on areas of the book store is not the extensive hunting section, or the extremely rare section or even the civil war area, but the outdoor book section where inexpensive books can be purchased through the honor system by passers-by at any hour of the day. This store is a symbol of the town, where generosity of spirit and trust in the fellows around can flourish and support the community we love and grow here in Beaufort.

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  • I love a good bookstore! Brick & mortar bookstores are becoming increasingly harder to find. This one is a real treasure nestled downtown in an easily accessible location. They have a really nice selection of new & used books on a wide range of topics. I loved the selection of books featuring local influences. I selected a Gullah New Testament. I would definitely stop here again every time I’m in town.

    Sept. 2023

  • We could have spent hours looking through the collection. The staff was most helpful and we were able to find a few treasures to take home.

    Sept. 2022

  • This place is a gold mine! The owner has years of experience in carefully curating books. He has new titles and used books he has carefully acquired through private sales. Such a treasure trove! A wealth of information on local, South Carolina and Southern history. I highly recommend this book shop. Its worth the trip!

    Aug 2022

  • Incredible selection of books from the early 1800s to modern paperbacks. We are not huge book people but are into the history that these hold and we loved this store! So much in fact we spent almost 3 hours here. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful

    July 2021

  • I love used book stores and this one is excellent. We stopped by on a Sunday when the store was closed, BUT they had a few racks of books outside and an "Honor Box" where you could place money for a purchase. So glad they do that as it allows for the possibility to find a few gems, even when they're closed.

    Nov 2019