A collection of books means different things to different people–it reflects the owner’s love of literature and knowledge, and the enjoyment of a room that offers serenity, inspiration and refinement.

Some collections grow over the years, while others are assembled rapidly and expanded as an owner’s interests change. Some are small, some large. Some are in dedicated rooms, others in small nooks throughout the home. Some have specialized topic matter, others general. Some contain primarily new editions, others a mix of new and antiquarian volumes.

Marco Polo works with individuals to define and create personal libraries through interview, suggested book and DVD title lists, and final selection, purchase and placement. We help those with existing libraries increase the depth and value of their collections by advising them of relevant new titles and older works.

For clients interested in the investment aspects of book collecting, we follow auctions worldwide and provide book-finding services. We also offer library accessories such as globes, prints and maps, both new and old.