Maggs Bros Rare Books

Selling your Books

Whether you have a single title or a whole library of rare books to dispose of, we are always looking for books, manuscripts , autographs and ephemera in our fields of specialisation, and invite you to let us know of any material you may have. We can make payment in all major currencies, and can advise on the best way to pack and ship to us.

Our experts travel widely, and for important items it may be possible for us to pay you a visit. Even if your book or collection is not something we will buy, we will always be happy to try and advise you impartially as to value and saleability.

Single Titles

We need the following information for single titles: help

Title Details Author Title Publisher Date Any other information on the title page? Illustrations? Inscriptions / Ownership marks? Binding Material Dustjack / slipcase? Condition / defects Department help Department All Departments Autographs & Manuscripts Bibliography Continental & Illuminations Early British Modern Books & MSS Natural History Naval & Military Books Travel Books Alan Clodd Library Comments/Any other information Your Contact Details Your Name Your Email address Your Contact Telephone

Rare Book Collections

If you want to contact us about selling a collection of rare books, please do so directly using the contact information here.

Digital photographs or scans can save much time, but we must emphasise that any offers or expressions of opinion made without seeing and handling material must be considered not binding and subject to revision.