Stylish and historical books go on sale

BALLAARAT Mechanic’s Institute is selling some of its most sought after and beautiful leather-bound folio society books and parliamentary papers.

Together with standard fiction and non-fiction titles, vintage magazines and newspapers the book sale is a bibliophile’s dream.

“As part of the Ballarat International FOTO Biennale’s EAT.DRINK.SLEEP.PLAY program we are encouraging residents and visitors alike to head down and pick up a book you can snuggle up with,” Paula Nicholson, Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute board member said.

“There are lots of old antique looking books that are treasures in many ways, content wise and visually, appealing to anyone looking for interior design through to avid historians.

“There is a load of old newspapers that are useful for researchers as well as recently read fiction from our lending library.”

The items on sale are generally duplicates or things that don’t fit in the BMI collection criteria such as privately donated objects.

This special event offers items which are very reasonably priced and good value and the funds raised will go to the conservation and curation of the BMI collection.

“We are thrilled to be part of the Biennale program, we are hoping to appeal to a much broader audience than we would normally have access to,” Ms Nicholson said.

The book sale is in the Hugh Williamson Foyer at Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat from Friday, 13 September to Sunday, 15 September.

Open hours Friday 11am to 5.15pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm.