Welcome to Ursus Books and Prints
Established in 1972, Ursus serves clients in New York and throughout the world. We provide a comprehensive selection of art reference books, superb copies of rare books in all fields, and fine antique decorative prints. Our shop is located on the mezzanine of the Carlyle Hotel. Here one will find three departments: Art Books, Rare Books and Prints. Please feel free to visit us whenever you are in New York.
Ursus sends books, prints and catalogues to practically every country in the world. We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard and American Express, as well as U.S. dollar checks (drawn on a U.S. bank) and bank wire transfers.
Art Book Department
Ursus Art Books has a selection of reference books covering all periods and all media.
We offer both new and out-of-print books, including: catalogues raisonnés, artist
monographs, and important museum exhibition catalogues (U.S. and foreign). Since we
stock both new and out-of-print books, we are able to provide our clientele with the
best books on a particular artist or subject. We actively search for books for clients
if they are not presently in stock. Should you wish to receive our catalogues of
out-of-print books and/or our New Books Bulletin, please let us know. As well, we are
happy to provide custom lists to our clients. Please contact us if you have any
questions or special requests.
Print Gallery
The Print Department at Ursus specializes in 16th to 19th Century English and European
decorative works on paper. We offer a diverse and important selection of original
engravings, lithographs and watercolors in all fields. In addition to our historical
material, we exhibit original watercolours by contemporary artists working in the great
tradition of European botanical illustration. Ursus provides museum caliber custom
framing, conservation and appraisal services.
Rare Book Department
Ursus Rare Books is renowned throughout the rare book world for handling outstanding
copies of important rare books. Our inventory ranges from early printed books to modern
livres des artistes. Our particular strength is in illustrated books of all periods;
from the 15th to 21st centuries. We also carry fine copies of literature in all
languages, art and architecture, natural history, voyages and travels, landscape
gardening and fine bindings. Ursus is dedicated to developing long term relationships
with clients in helping them to form first class collections. The Rare Book Department
publishes two illustrated rare book catalogues and two modern illustrated catalogues per
year. In addition, we issue several shorter rare book lists devoted to our specialized
areas throughout the year. Please contact us if you would like to receive these catalogues
or lists.
Contact Us
Ursus Books Ltd.
981 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10075
Tel (212) 772-8787
Fax (212) 737-9306
E-mail ursus@ursusbooks.com
Shop Hours:
Monday-Friday 10-6
Saturday 11-5