Maggs Bros Unveils Curated Travel Department in Bloomsbury
The venerable antiquarian bookseller expands its celebrated Bloomsbury location with a dedicated Travel department, a sanctuary for those seeking literary journeys and wanderlust through the ages.
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Maggs Bros, the storied purveyor of antiquarian and rare books, has established a dedicated Travel department within its flagship location at 48 Bedford Square in Bloomsbury, London. This thoughtful expansion represents a refined distillation of one of literature’s most enchanting pursuits: the exploration of distant lands through the pages of beautifully wrought volumes.
The Travel department stands as a sanctuary for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that the most exquisite journeys often begin in reading rooms and quiet corners. Here, leather bound narratives of expedition and discovery share shelves with elegantly illustrated guides from bygone eras, each volume a testament to humanity’s enduring fascination with the world beyond the familiar.
The curation reflects Maggs Bros’ legendary expertise in sourcing manuscripts, first editions and rare publications that capture the romance and intellectual rigour of travel literature. Whether one seeks Victorian accounts of African exploration, finely illustrated 19th century travel guides, or mid century narratives of cultural discovery, the department offers an exceptional repository of literary treasures that transport readers across continents and centuries.
Located on the elegant Georgian square that has long served as home to London’s most distinguished antiquarian book dealers, the Travel department exemplifies the house’s commitment to cultivating spaces where bibliophiles might explore the intersection of literature and wanderlust. The Bloomsbury address itself carries considerable heritage, situated within a neighbourhood steeped in intellectual and cultural significance.
The department remains accessible to visitors Monday through Friday from 9:30am until 5pm, welcoming those who appreciate the particular pleasure of discovering a leather bound volume that transports one to distant shores or illuminates corners of the world through the prose of those who travelled before.
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