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Second hand & rare bookshop Glasgow | Secondhand books bought & sold
We buy and sell second-hand & antiquarian books.
For enquiries, contact us today on 0141 339 1811.
Glasgow's Oldest Second-hand Bookshop

Welcome to the Voltaire & Rousseau Second Hand Bookshop – A Treasury of Stories in the Heart of Glasgow

Voltaire & Rousseau Booksellers, Otago Lane, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 339 1811


A Vast Collection of Books

Wander through the labyrinthine aisles of our charming bookshop in Glasgow and uncover a vast and varied selection of second hand books. From classic literature to contemporary fiction, our shelves are brimming with stories waiting to be told once more.

Voltaire & Rousseau Booksellers second hand bookshop Glasgow

We stock a wide range of second-hand and antiquarian books on a wide range of subjects including fiction, classical studies, Scottish history; natural history; theology, Scottish, English and World literature; philosophy; the sciences; literary criticism; military history; sheet music; art; comics and a wide range of student texts.

We also have a large collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps, records and hundreds of curiosities from Scotland’s past.


We buy books! If you have books to sell, get in touch today to speak to one of our buyers on 0141 339 1811.

Do you have books that have fulfilled their journey with you? At Voltaire and Rousseau Books, second hand books bought become treasures for another reader. We believe in the timeless value of books, ensuring that your well-read companions find their next avid reader.
If you’d like to sell your books, please send us a picture of the books on the shelf.


With thousands of books, and fresh stock arriving every day, Voltaire and Rousseau is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Our friendly staff are more than happy to help should need a hand; you may even spot our shop cat (cuddles are free). We welcome you to peruse our aisles; prop up on a chair or get a heat from our fire as you indulge in an afternoon book hunt or take shelter from the rain.

Keep up-to-date on what’s happening in Otago Lane. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for general updates and, of course, cat photos.

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Voltaire & Rousseau Booksellers | Second hand bookshop Glasgow

Our bookshop can be found in the Otago Lane, a tiny bohemian pocket in Hillhead, five minutes walk from the University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Park. Once a home for horses, blacksmiths and workshops, Otago Lane is now also home to a record shop, tea room and clockmaker’s workshop.

Otago lane is in the heart of the West end, and is easily reachable by bus (No. 4 and No. 6/6A) and by subway (Kelvinbridge station is five minutes away on foot).


Turn Books into Treasure

Looking to declutter? Wish to give your books a new chapter in someone else’s story? At Voltaire and Rousseau Books, you can sell second hand books in Glasgow with ease and confidence, knowing they will be valued and appreciated.

Let Voltaire and Rousseau Books be your destination for discovery and literary adventure. Whether you’re in search of a specific title, a casual reader perusing the shelves, or a collector on the hunt for a gem, our doors are open, welcoming you to the timeless world of books that continues to flourish within the heart of Glasgow. Visit us today – your next favorite read is waiting.

House Clearances in the Glasgow Area

Contact us today to discuss our house clearance service. We work alongside our associates to offer house clearances (books, furniture, bric-a-brac, and antiques) in and around the Glasgow City area.


Get in Touch

Voltaire & Rousseau Booksellers
12 – 14 Otago Lane
Glasgow
G12 8PB

0141 339 1811
vandrbooks@gmail.com

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