Our latest catalogue can always be seen here.

Recent catalogues are available for browsing.

Our stock can be browsed by place or subject.

Catch up on any recent news in our blog.

During the pandemic we have been exhibiting digitally all over the world (as it were).
See forthcoming fairs here.
And see previous bookfairs here.

We’re delighted to see some favourite books back with us. A long-time collector and friend of Hordern House has asked us to catalogue his collection for sale.

The third part, just published,  offers a selection of English voyage books before Cook, view here

The first two parts, previously released:
Part 1: Early voyage and discovery books and several voyage collections,  here ;
Part 2: Imaginary voyage books, here .

The fourth part, currently in preparation, will offer a selection of French voyages.

Since 1985 Hordern House has been a centre for antiquarian material in all forms, especially dealing with voyages and travels, discovery and exploration, as well as Australiana, and classic fields of rare book collecting.

We are now located in a former warehouse in Surry Hills, Sydney. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

We issue catalogues and lists online. Join our mailing list here to be included in those mailings.

Explore our website to see a wide range of stock in various fields.

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