Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques

05/26/2026

A couple of our more religious items. The first is an etching from the 1833 book History of Portland by William Willis. Attached to the back of that etching is the original chapter “Ecclesiastical Affairs” as the book could not be saved. The second item is an original leaf from the 1611 King James “She”bible.

05/25/2026

We are open 10-5 today.

05/15/2026

This is a map that I’m currently working on. It’s been folded into a book and then some time ago it was rolled up. It was made in 1833 so it’s in excellent condition for 193 years old. Right now I’m working on getting the map to lie flat and work on some of the fold lines before I mat and frame it, it’s extremely fragile as the paper is very similar to tissue paper. FYI Portland, Maine was known as Falmouth Neck from 1658 until it was renamed and incorporated as Portland in 1786.

05/04/2026

Hey Big Chicken Barn Friends and Family! May the 4th be with you all!!! 😁 Come see us! We have Star Wars stuff too!

04/21/2026

A little taste of the maps I’m working on. These are from 1918 and it will be for sale for $95.

04/20/2026

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Explore a massive bookstore in Maine, filled with every genre imaginable, rare editions, and the kind of charm that captivates bibliophiles.

04/17/2026

A stack of 200 maps that I will be working on shortly. These are only a drop in the bucket of what we have. All are at least a 100 years old with most around 150 years old. Keep stopping in to see what we have 👍.

04/02/2026

Spring? Hello? Spring? Well, I thought I saw her at one point, but I suppose she is taking her sweet time! 🤣 Regardless, here at the Big Chicken Barn we are ready! New fabulous items for everyone to come see and give new homes to! Friends and Family! Come see us!!! We are back to our seasonal operating hours of 10-5 and are super excited to see ya'll!

04/02/2026

We have entered our "summer" hours. We are now open every day from 10-5.

02/23/2026

Good morning everyone! Today- Monday, February 23, we will not be opening due to the incoming weather. Stay warm and safe friends! We will see ya'll tomorrow!