GEORGE BAYNTUN

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... George Bayntun was born in Bath on 4th August 1873. He served his apprenticeship with the Taylor family in Trim Street and started his own bookbinding business in Northumberland Place in 1894. He employed London binders to raise the standard of craftsmanship and soon moved into a larger workshop in Walcot Street. Book Auction Records for 1906 recognised his success: "He has brought intelligence into play as well as high craftsmanship". In 1920 he bought the business of George Gregory, with a stock of books filling 23 rooms, and in 1939 the Bayntun and..

Primary location: Bath United Kingdom