The Luxury of Book-Buying Gift Services

The Luxury of Book-Buying Gift Services

• April 7, 2016 9:22 pm
• Andrea Cordonier
• Art & Design, Books & Graphic Arts, London, New York City
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It may be an obvious statement that books – particularly those that are unique or rare – make excellent gifts. However, shopping for just the right ones can be both time-intensive and challenging. These three purveyors of new, old and antiquarian books offer exceptional personal service to create a buying experience that is enjoyable, enlightening and a fit within financial parameters.

Heywood Hill
The Bookshop at 10 Curzon Street, London (Mayfair)

At Heywood Hill, they have a most excellent philosophy/mission statement: “Life is too short to waste time on bad books. Allow us to sort the wheat from the chaff.”

Located on two floors of a Georgian townhouse in London’s tony Mayfair, they are purveyors of new, old and antiquarian books with a specialty in literature, history, architecture, biography and travel. Additionally, they offer a selection of new and classic children’s titles.

As for pedigree, they have been awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment, “a mark of recognition of those who have supplied goods or services to the Households of HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh or HRH The Prince of Wales.” In 2013, Peregrine ‘Stoker’ Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, became the sole owner of Heywood Hill, sealing an enduring relationship between the Cavendish family and the bookshop.

Their bespoke services include:

• A Year in Books – monthly/quarterly subscription services
• Library Building – private libraries, hotel libraries, private library sales
• The Gift Service – thank you’s, special occasions and birthdays
• Book Searches – informed assistance in the search for rare books & manuscripts
• Literary Wedding Presents – registry for friends and family
• Shelf Life – creation of personal libraries according to individual tastes

Website: www.heywoodhill.com

Tel +44 (0)20 7629 0647
Fax +44 (0)20 7408 0286

Email: [email protected]

Imperial Fine Books
792 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York City

Imperial Fine Books Inc. was established in 1989 by Bibi Mohamed, who has been in the field of rare and fine books for over 35 years. This family-owned and operated business is the leading specialist in leatherbound sets and fine bindings in all fields: literature, history, children’s, sporting, colorplate, illustrated, first editions, Cosway, jeweled, and exhibition bindings. Imperial Fine Books is the “Leading Specialist” in Leatherbound sets and Fine Books in all categories, prices range from $l,500 to $50,000.00.

Their services include:

• Gift Services – Recommendations for unique and exceptional books that match the style and interests of the recipient and the parameters of the giver; free same-day service in New York City, next-day across the continental U.S. and worldwide shipping; gift wrapping and handcrafted note enclosure; addition of leather binding and special inscriptions as required

• Library Development – Creation of bespoke libraries furnished with the finest leather-bound books, augmenting an existing library or curating a collection from the beginning

• Custom Bookbinding and Restorations – Bespoke binding created according the desires of the client; use of high-quality materials and traditional techniques at competitive prices; offers archival boxes, Moby Dick slipcases, guest books and albums in leather and cloth.

Website: www.imperialfinebooks.com

Fax: (212) 249-0333 Toll Free: (877) 861-6620
[email protected]

Bauman Rare Books
Manhattan, Philadelphia & Las Vegas

Bauman offers books in a wide range of subjects and price ranges.

Categories include: Americana Art/Architecture & Design /Autographs & Signed Books/Children’s Books/ Literature/Music/ History, Government & Thought/Religion/Science, Medicine & Natural History/  Sport & Leisure/ Travel & Exploration/Photography

Their services include:

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