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About

Bryars & Bryars

Bryars & Bryars is an independent dealer of antiquarian maps, books and prints. Our maps cover all areas of the world, and range from the golden age of exploration to a time when a man about town could buy a London Gay to Z for 25p. Likewise our books cover all subjects and formats, from classics of the handpress period to modern literature.

Tim Bryars

Tim is the face of Bryars & Bryars and opened a shop in Cecil Court in 2004 after working in the rare book and map trade since leaving university. He has gone on to become co-organiser of the London Map Fair (the largest specialist fair of its kind in the world); a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society; and co-author of a best-selling book about 20th century maps and mapping.

Pinda Bryars

Pinda joined the business in 2012, with no background in the trade at all, but a love for the material and a lot of questions. And that’s all you need to join in too. The shop is a welcoming space for everybody who likes to read, think, argue a little, and learn a little more. It is our privilege and delight to welcome you all.

Memberships

We are active members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association. This is partly because we like membership plaques, but mostly to uphold and promote the very highest standards in dealing with our material and customers alike. If we don’t have what you’re looking for our first resort will always be to recommend a fellow BADA or ABA member.

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Location

Bryars & Bryars
15th- to 20th-century maps & charts; general antiquarian books including early printing & classics
Address
7 Cecil Court
London
WC2N 4EZ
Opening hours
Open Monday-Saturday 11-6
Established
2004
Contact(s)
Tim Bryars
Pinda Bryars
Fairs
London Map Fair