Quagga Rare Books and Art

29 reviews

84, 86 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa

www.quaggabooks.co.za

+27217882752

About

Quagga Rare Books and Art is a Rare book store located at 84, 86 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa. It has received 29 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-5PM
Tuesday9AM-5PM
Wednesday9:30AM-5PM
Thursday10AM-5PM
Friday9AM-5PM
Saturday9AM-5PM
Sunday9AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Quagga Rare Books and Art: 84, 86 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa

  • Quagga Rare Books and Art has 4.4 stars from 29 reviews

  • Rare book store

  • "Quagga Books is THE place to go if you are interested in Africana books"

    "Quagga Books has a mind-blowing selection of rare art and antique books"

    "Quagga Rare Books and Art is always a lovely place to stop over for antiques and collectibles for anyone"

    "Unprofessional outfit"

    "Quagga Books is a collector's paradise"

Reviews

  • Elizabeth

Quagga Books is THE place to go if you are interested in Africana books. They have a great selection at the best prices, along with treasures such as maps and various collectables which anyone interested in the offbeat, the unusual and the generally quirky will enjoy exploring. The staff are lovely too!

  • Lizza Littlewort

Quagga Books has a mind-blowing selection of rare art and antique books. I bought some stunning additions to my collection and can't wait to visit again. I highly recommend this store to anyone looking for rare and unique art and antique books. Five stars!

  • Daniel Engelbrecht

Quagga Rare Books and Art is always a lovely place to stop over for antiques and collectibles for anyone. I always seem to get lost in the shop with all of its historic collections from maps of the 1700's to books from ancient England. I

  • Julian Band

Unprofessional outfit. I enquired about a book on email. They didn’t respond. Went to the store, they admitted not responding to the email, said it was because they couldn’t find the book. I helped them find the book. It was in poor

  • Simon Barnett

Quagga Books is a collector's paradise. The owners, Simon and George are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Some amazing rare artworks and books can be found in this store with its old world charm in the heart of Kalk Bay!

  • Henry Camp

It's pretty esoteric but that's the deal. Really friendly and knowledgable staff. Lots of interesting books and prints. Well worth the stop to browse and buy!

  • Janet van Aswegen

An amazing collection of old and rare books. A real treasure storehouse... though rather overpriced for a bargain-hunter.

  • Duone Swart

I received four beautiful books from Quagga. Amazing service! The last star is reserved for when I visit in person!

  • Tamara De Wet

Absolutely brilliant service. Speedy email replies and book was sent the same day and received the following day.

  • AlisterD

What a treasure trove of books! Great advice from George regarding my 9th Edition Encyclopedia Britannica.

  • Pano Nikitopoulos

Great bookstore in a fantastic location. The range of books specialised and excellent quality.

  • Roy Dibley

Very interesting shop. Well worth a visit. In fact kali bay is always a great day out.

  • Grant Wilson

A real treasure trove for any bookworm, cartographer or artifact collector.

  • Gabriel Brown

Great place to visit and good to chat with owner

  • Sanjana Thord-Gray

Amazing little bookshop. Very lovely

  • Adina Bregman

Interesting old books and art

  • LaurenM

A national treasure trove

  • Matthew Reid

Lovely

  • Rowane Balchand
  • Thomas Van der Poorten
  • Julian Snitcher
  • Aneesa Kathree
  • Charl Steenkamp
  • Andy Ward
  • PUREMOJO Wayne Rawlinson
  • Nicole van der Watt
  • Donatella du Plessis
  • Deneal Johnson
  • Marie Cockerill

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