Maggs Bros Rare Books

Established in 1853, Maggs Bros. Ltd., is one of the world's oldest and largest dealers in antiquarian, first edition, autograph and rare books. Serious about books without ever being stuffy, we are proud of our traditions and history.

At Maggs Bros we consider our most important service to be the advice and information we can offer on the various aspects of book collecting and the building of a library.

Featured Collection: Japanese Photography from the Pre-War Period

Maggs are very pleased to be able to offer two important collections relating to Japanese photography from the pre-War period. The first is a group of 135 titles comprising over 1000 photo-books and magazines spanning the rich history of this most challenging period of Japanese artistic photography. The second is a collection of 70 original photographs from the same period. We have published a fully illustrated catalogue in a limited edition of 450 copies giving detailed bibliographical information on each title as well as providing background information. To obtain a copy please click here or contact

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Inigo Jones's Roman 'Sketchbook'

Published previously only in a rare lithographic facsimile in 1831 this is the first scholarly publication of the modest, vellum-bound notebook now known as the 'Roman Sketchbook' and catalogued at Chatsworth House as 'Album 6'. The text has been fully reproduced in photographic facsimile and accurately transcribed [more...]