About Jim’s Books & Ephemera
Established by Irish-Italian collector James Paul Smyth in 2017, Jim's Books & Ephemera specialises in antique, rare, and collectable books.
Our collection spans a wide range of genres, eras, and languages – though the majority are over one hundred years old and written in the English language. We also sell a variety of vintage art, historic newspapers and periodicals, and other printed ephemera.
Located in the notable antiques hub of Battlesbridge, Essex, our bricks and mortar shop is the only specialist bookshop in the area.
FAQs
How do I pay? We can accept payment via cash, credit or debit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. Unfortunately we cannot accept cheques.
Do you offer discounts? We offer a 5% discount on all transactions over £10 for: Students, NHS Staff, Emergency Services, Police Officers, OAPs, and HM Armed Forces.
When is the shop open? Hours of business are typically 11am–4pm every day (including bank holidays) though these are subject to change. We always advise calling first to check, and prefer to arrange sales by appointment.
Where is the shop? Bones Lane Antiques Centre, Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, SS11 7RE. What3Words: fabric.geologist.spades
Services
Rental. We welcome enquiries from film, television, theatre, or advertising industries wishing to rent (or purchase) books for set decoration or display purposes. Proof of purpose and insurance required.
Sourcing. With thousands of volumes in stock, we may already have what you’re looking for. Get in touch with a specific title, author, or general subject, and we’ll provide either an exact match, or recommendations to suit your brief. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we may be able to track a copy down for you – please get in touch for further information.
Valuation. We offer a valuation service on a charity donation basis. If you are interested in having a book valued by James, please get in contact.
