Barry McKay Rare Books

Barry McKay Rare Books

Welcome to the web site of

Barry McKay Rare Books

Barry McKay Rare Books (established 1986) are leading specialists in both out-of-print and new books on all aspects of the history and arts of the book, with a particular emphasis on

Bookbinding Papermaking
Printing & Typography

Book Trade History Print Culture
Illustration Calligraphy Bibliography

Together with
Antiquarian and Modern Books
in a variety of disciplines.

We are currently refining this website (but thanks for finding us here) so please let us know if you experience any difficulties.

Our stock of several thousand books in the fields we cover can be searched or browsed online,through our listing on 'books at pbfa.'

Just select Search or Browse options. Alternatively you can browse through a selection of recent catalogues or subject lists by selecting the Catalogues & Subject Lists option.

And do please, add us to your favourites. Many thanks.

RECENT & FORTHCOMING BOOKS
on the History of Print, Print Culture, &c.

We also welcome visitors.
Our bookroom and stockrooms are open on most of the days and times shown.

Browsing through a bookseller's stock is one of life's pleasures - and frequently a serendipitous experience. And the coffee pot is always on.

However, we do advise a telephone call to 017683 52282 to ensure we are available.

We are also happy to advise on the conservation, repair or restoration of any books that need tender loving care. We will be happy to suggest professional binders we feel most suited to meet your needs.

We accept most major credit & debit cards and can accept payment by US $ cheque or €uro cash or bank transfer.

And Sterling of course!

PBFA
VIRTUAL BOOKFAIR

To visit the PBFA's latest virtual bookfair click here

We are members of the following organizations:

PBFA

Bibliographical Society

Designer Bookbinders

Oxford Bibliographical Society

Society of Bookbinders

Appleby Chamber of Trade

Appleby Rotary Club

Kingstone House

Linocut by John Davies

Our Hours

Monday - Friday

9.00am - 5pm

Saturday

By appointment (but preferably not on International Rugby Saturdays)

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For further information or to be kept appraised of our latest catalogue and recent additions to stock in fields of interest to you, email us at barry.mckay@virgin.net

Barry McKay Rare Books
Kingstone House Battlebarrow
Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6XT ENGLAND
tel: 017683 52282 or (int+)44 17683 52282

barry.mckay@virgin.net