Books of Distinction
Welcome to George Bayntun, one of the world’s most famous bookshops and home to the Bayntun-Riviere bindery which dates back to 1829
Antiquarian books
The finest hand craftsmanship
new bayntun-riviere leather bindings
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Antiquarian Books for sale
Our New bindings for sale
The bindery
Our catalogues
George Bayntun is one of the world’s most famous bookshops and home to the Bayntun-Riviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. We specialise in fine bindings, both old and new, first and illustrated editions, with an emphasis on English literature, and familiar and unusual books, all in the best possible condition. In the bindery, craftsmen and women bind and restore books for sale in our shop, and for customers all over the world.
By Royal Appointment
George Bayntun’s final years were crowned by the frequent patronage of Queen Mary, who spent the war years at Badminton, near Bath. In 1950, she granted the firm the Royal appointment.
