Collector Services

We are pleased to offer tailored services to private collectors, libraries, and institutions pursuing acquisitions in the fields of rare books, early printing, scientific and technical works, gastronomy, wine culture, curiosa, and related historical materials.

Wants Lists

If you are seeking specific authors, subjects, imprints, plate books, or typographic features, we welcome wants lists of any size. We notify clients promptly when suitable material becomes available, with priority consideration for longstanding requests. Please include:

• Author/title or subject focus

• Date range or edition preferences

• Budget parameters

To submit a wants list, please use our contact form.

Institutional Invoicing

We work with university libraries, special collections, and museum departments. We are happy to provide:

• Formal invoices and quotations

• Net-30 terms for established institutions

• Supporting export documentation

• Provenance statements upon request

Purchase orders are accepted. Please let us know if your institution requires specific wording or tax language.

Condition Reports

Detailed condition is central to the antiquarian trade. We offer:

• High-resolution supplementary photography (bindings, plates, signatures, watermarks)

• Plate-count confirmation

• Collation notes

• Conservation recommendations

• Comparative bibliography where appropriate

Reports are complimentary for serious inquiries.

Acquisitions & Consignment

We are actively purchasing:

• Early printed books

• Illustrated works

• Scientific and technical treatises

• Wine, viticulture, and gastronomy

• Curiosa and cultural ephemera

We offer competitive pricing, swift payment, and transparent terms. Consignment is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

European & Academic Clients

We regularly serve European research libraries, curators, and graduate programs. We are familiar with:

• Export considerations

• Institutional billing processes

• Customs documentation for rare books

Please inquire regarding tailored support for grant-funded acquisitions.