History
In 2006, Sheldon McArthur opened the shop, which, at that time offered mostly books and glass. He expanded into the antique medical field, and made a name as a purveyor of such. In January 2016, he retired and the shop was bought by Rachel and Phil Robertson, who picked up the torch and carried on, until they lost the business in the summer of 2017.
Specialties
North By Northwest boasts one of the largest collections of vintage and antique apothecary and pharmacy items in the United States. We proudly offer antique medical instruments, laboratory glass, pharmaceuticals, antique medical texts and a wide variety of Oddities. We offer a large selection of collectible glass pieces, including Vaseline glass, cobalt, amethyst and crystal. In addition, we are a full-service bookshop, offering new, used, antique, rare, and collectible books on all subjects.