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8. Tim Bryars Ltd |
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Early printed books, classical texts and translations, atlases and maps of all regions, mostly pre 1800, topographical and natural history prints.
8 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4HE
Tel: 020 7836 1901
Fax: 020 7836 1910
Email: tim@timbryars.co.uk
Website: www.timbryars.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11.00am-6.00pm; Sat 12.00-5.00pm
Member: ABA, IAMA |
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Tim Bryars opened his antiquarian book and map shop in Summer 2004, returning to street level after some years spent admiring the tops of peoples' heads from a fourth floor office at Oxford Circus and communicating with the world electronically. Traditional ground-floor bookshops like ours allow for browsing and face-to-face discussion, and the chance to examine original material at first hand – all valuable opportunities which we would encourage customers to take up whenever possible. |
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| We specialise in rare and antiquarian books, maps and prints, particularly atlases and original antique maps of all parts of the world printed circa 1500-1900, a golden age of discovery and decorative map-making; we always carry a selection of separately issued and folding maps. We also sell early printed books, classical texts and translations, history, literature and travels, and offer a range of antique topographical and natural history prints. The price range is enormous, anything from £30-£30,000 (determined by rarity, condition and desirability), but please note that in all cases we offer original material and do not deal with facsimiles or reproductions. |
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We welcome new collectors and also gift enquiries. We regularly supply corporate gifts, leaving presents, wedding presents and we can help find something special for a first wedding anniversary (paper). The more advance warning you can give us the better, especially if we have to track down something especially recherché.
Tim Bryars is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association (ABA), the oldest trade organisation of its kind in the world (founded in 1906) with a strict code of good practice which members adhere to. Tim is currently a member of the ABA Council. He is also a joint organiser of the London Map Fair. The fair is the largest specialist event of its kind in Europe, held at the Royal Geographical Society each June with accompanying lectures and events.
Tim Bryars is currently Secretary of the Cecil Court Association (David Drummond is Chairman) and would be happy to help with any general enquiries about the street; he would also be very pleased to hear from anyone with memories or ephemera relating to Cecil Court.
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