Maggs Bros Rare Books

Collections

Only Collect
A personal selection of texts on the pursuit of rare books, to remind the experienced bibliophile, and to inform the neophyte. Selected and edited by Edward Maggs, the (sometimes contradictory) opinions expressed are not necessarily either his own or of Maggs Bros Ltd., who wish to express their gratitude to the copyright owners. Click here for more...

Only Connect
Links to useful book-related sites. Click here for more...

Recent Publications
Maggs Bros often act as distributers for publishers, most notably for the highly respected society of bibliophiles known as The Roxburghe Club. We also publish our own books from time to time. Click here for more...

The Library of Alan Clodd
The library of the late Alan Clodd is one of the most celebrated and extensive private collections of modern literature, assembled over some fifty years and totalling some 20,000 books of the highest quality. Click here for more...

Wheldon & Wesley
After an illustrious 164 years in the business, this great firm of natural history bookdealers ceased trading in 2004. Click here for more... or to search selected Wheldon and Wesley stock click here.

Building a Library
Whether you have an advanced collection, or are buying your first rare book, deciding which books to buy can seem daunting. Click here for more...

Valuations & Appraisals
Written valuations can be undertaken for insurance or probate or simply for personal interest. We can value a single book or a whole library, and each book can be given a written catalogue description if required. Click here for more...

Sell to Us
Whether you have a single title or a whole library to dispose of, we are always looking for books and manuscripts in our fields of specialisation, and invite you to let us know of any material you may have. Click here for more...