Situated in the heart of Mayfair, Heywood Hill is one of the leading bookshops of London, trusted by readers and collectors throughout the English-speaking world. Our staff are dedicated bibliophiles who understand the importance of matching the right book with the right person. We offer a range of tailored literary services, all marked by old-fashioned courtesy and good humour. Our shop is closed but we have remained defiantly operational throughout the pandemic. Do call or email us for help.
A Year In Books
We are all finding ways to get through the pandemic. Many are rediscovering the pleasures of reading. Our legendary subscription service is fully operational and remains the perfect gift for readers of all ages, nationalities and sensibilities. We find out someone's reading preferences and then each month our talented booksellers choose a book to suit that individual subscriber's taste.
Handbook of Chatsworth 1844-5
We are delighted to present exclusively a fine new facsimile of the 6th Duke of Devonshire's Handbook of Chatsworth. Originally published in 1844-5 in only a handful of copies, the Handbook has been described as “the most delightful and informative historic description of an English country house”.
Edited with an introduction by John Martin Robinson. £75.00 (+ppi)
Romantics & Classics
On 8 April we hosted a celebration in honour of this gem of a book on English country houses. Jeremy Musson has enticed owners of an eclectic range of private homes from the medieval to the new to reveal their properties in prose and splendid photographs by Hugo Rittson Thomas. It really is a feast of a book for all those who love houses and gardens.
Library Building
Heywood Hill assemble private libraries all over the world and on every subject under the sun. Drawing on our unique knowledge of new, out-of-print and antiquarian books we bring together the right books in the right condition to match any brief. If you have a new space or a passion that you wish to explore don't hesitate to get in touch.
