Decorative books are used by discerning clients to create a wonderful interior design to your book library whether this is a personal library at home, country house libraries, hotel libraries, showroom libraries and museum library. The skilful use of antique, first edition and or rare books is an extremely important design tool used by the leading interior designers. At Classic Bindings we have years of specialist experience in creating the right look and feel for you.

We can use a blend of complete sets of rare first editions and antique leather bound books or cloth bound books all with visually interesting and decorative bindings. The décor you seek needs to be carefully matched given your personal interest in the overall effect you wish to create. Matching sets of antique books can bring to life an existing bookshelf.



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FROM OUR CATALOGUE

Complete sets and fine editions of rare and antique leatherbound books with decorative bindings; subject matter to suit; individually priced from £50 per volume to £50K per volume. (Average Price £800 per foot). We are also online antiquarian book sellers as well as having a showroom in central London which is by appointment only. (All books are researched and catalogued according to the guidelines set out by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association)

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BOOKS SOLD BY THE FOOT

At Classic bindings we can supply books by the yard, foot, meter. The range of books by the foot vary in terms of condition, quality, type and subject matter and are all priced accordingly. Please note that these books are sold by the foot, 12 linear inches. We are happy to discuss with you your requirements and meet any specifications and budget.

Range A

 

RANGE A

Attractive leather bound rare and antique books with fine bindings, mainly incomplete volumes. Subjects include Literature, History etc. Good condition.
£325 per foot.

 

Range B

 

RANGE B

Leather bound antique books with classic bindings, mainly Religion and Law. Good Condition.
£175 per foot.

 

Range C

 

RANGE C

Rough antique and rare leather bound books, various subjects, showing signs of general wear. Fair condition.
£110 per foot.

 

Range D

 

RANGE D

Leather bound books in foreign languages, mainly Scandinavian. Good condition.
£90 per foot.

 

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London, England. SW1V 4PS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7834 5554
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7630 6632
Email: info@classicbindings.net

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