About Ulysses Rare Books
On Wicklow Street, steps from Grafton Street's elegance, Ulysses Rare Books at 18-19 specialises in first editions, signed copies, and literary treasures. Named after Joyce's masterpiece, this collector's paradise exudes scholarly intimacy, with glass cases displaying gems from Irish Modernists to global icons. It's a quiet retreat for serious bibliophiles amid the area's commercial hum.
What to Expect
Polished oak shelves hold rarities: Joyce firsts, Beckett plays, Wilde letters. Irish history tomes and maps abound. Knowledgeable staff offer valuations; the scent of aged leather enchants. Browse catalogues or peruse open stacks carefully.
Insider Tips
Call ahead for viewings; appointments unlock vaults. Combine with Grafton shopping for contrast. Hunt signed Heaney or Yeats. As a top Grafton Street area bookshop, Ulysses elevates collecting. Gifts like fine pressings impress. From here, saunter to Powerscourt Centre. It's Dublin's portal to literary heritage, where pages whisper stories.
Ideal for scholars tracing Ireland's lit legacy.