Rare Book Sourcing & Library Curation

At Bayliss Rare Books, we specialise in sourcing rare and collectible books, including elusive first editions, signed works, and complete library curation. While many of our books are quickly snapped up offline before making it to our online catalogue, we pride ourselves on being able to find exactly what our clients are looking for. If you don’t see a specific book in our collection, get in touch—we can source it for you. Seriously, we are yet to be defeated on a request. I even once sourced a tank for someone....

Expertise in Sourcing Rare Books

Bayliss Rare Books is recognized as an industry leader in sourcing the most sought-after books. Whether it’s a first edition of a literary classic, a signed book by a renowned author, or rare works of historical significance, we excel at finding and curating rare collections for our clients.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients find rare book gifts and curate bespoke libraries. A standout moment was sourcing a first edition of The Great Gatsby with its original dust jacket—one of the holy grails of book collecting! I’ve also worked with investors to build collections based on market trends that promise excellent returns, as well as interior designers seeking the most beautiful and timeless books for their clients' shelves.

Curating Full Libraries

At Bayliss Rare Books, we also specialize in curating entire libraries. Whether you're an avid collector looking to expand your collection, or you need assistance selecting books for a client, our bespoke library curation service ensures a carefully tailored selection of works that reflect personal interests, aesthetic appeal, and investment potential.

If you're searching for rare books, need a full library curated, or are looking for the perfect book gift for a bibliophile, Bayliss Rare Books can help. Contact us today, and let us assist you in finding the perfect rare book or collection.

Contact Us

For more information on our book sourcing and library curation services, or to discuss specific requests, reach out to Oliver Bayliss directly:

Email: oliver@baylissbooks.co.uk
Phone: +44 7787 359977

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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.
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