Bayliss Rare Books is a premier London-based rare bookshop founded and led by Oliver Bayliss. We specialise in curating a collection of exceptional first editions, rare works, and historically significant items that cater to discerning collectors and institutions alike.

Our collection spans a broad spectrum of genres, with a particular emphasis on travel and exploration literature, antiquarian volumes, and fine editions. Every piece is carefully selected for its rarity, condition, and provenance, ensuring that our clients gain access to some of the most extraordinary treasures in the world. As a collector first and dealer second, Oliver only offers works he is truly passionate about, ensuring that each item in our collection is of the highest quality.

We offer free UK & International shipping on all items. Enjoy browsing and if you are looking for anything not featured - get in touch! Sourcing is what we do best.

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Fast becoming the go to guy in sourcing and selling the finest originals from Peter Beard. Very professional, highly recommend.
It was a real pleasure to work with Mr Oliver Bayliss, even from abroad, everything went so smoothly. You can consign your valuable books with confidence !
Oliver sold a book for me recently and the process couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Bayliss rare books are great to deal with and thanks to Oliver’s experience and salesmanship I was very happy with the final deal.
Highly professional service, extremely knowledgeable and easy to deal with, he's a collector first and foremost and you can see he cares.
Repeat customer. I've bought 4 books now from Oliver. Extremely knowledgeable in his field, he always has really interesting pieces in stock. He has hand delivered 2 of the books I have bought and sent the other 2 out by post. Would highly recommend.