Harrison – Hiett Rare Books

Who We Are

Harrison-Hiett is a small, family business formerly based in Wimborne, Dorset (United Kingdom), formerly in The Netherlands, and now in Richelieu, France. We sell books online, and also exhibit at a number of PBFA and ABA fairs throughout the UK (particularly in the South West).

Marc (the Harrison part of the name) has been a full time bookseller for almost 20 years and is a member of the PBFA and the ABA / ILAB. He is currently the Chairman of the PBFA.

Marcia brings the Hiett part (using her maiden name) and is co-manager with Marc of the PBFA International Fair (London). Marcia is responsible for the marketing of Harrison-Hiett, and (for her sins) attempts to keep Marc’s purchasing in check. She also keeps the manifesto alive (see below!)

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope to meet you at a book fair near you soon.

Why Consult Us?

If you should ever like, or need, to sell some books or other printed materials (including maps, manuscripts and other ephemera), then it is important that you find the right outlet.

We promise to deal honestly and fairly with you at all times. We will give you an accurate and up-to-date valuation and will recommend the best way forward (even when that does not involve working with us).

This promise, backed up by the assurance of our membership of the ABA and PBFA, means that you can trust us to give you the best advice, and if appropriate, the fairest price for your books and printed materials.

Why Buy From Us?

We have some beautiful items for sale, but in addition, you can rest assured that you will always know what you are getting. All of our books are fully described and photographed. Any faults are honestly listed and (unless clearly detailed) all items are complete.

Our Manifesto

Everyone should have a manifesto. At Harrison-Hiett we live by the philosophy that too much of a good thing is a better thing. The best plan is no plan and that the pursuit of pleasure is a noble one. (Even if the pleasure itself might not be).

Let us banish the jobsworth, the wet blanket, the killjoy. Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often. Let curtains twitch!

All hail the rogue, the rascal and the reprobate. We have a way of dealing with outsiders: Invite them in for a drink.

(with thanks to Balans for inspiration).

1 Place du Cardinal
37120, Richelieu
France

T: +33 784 031 253
E: info@harrison-hiett.co.uk
W: http://www.harrison-hiett.com/