Ulysses Rare Books

Lovely hidden gem in Dublin, and an amazing, locally-owned bookstore with some serious gems and old books!

Really cool collection of special and rare editions of books and lovely owner, to guide you through any questions. Easily recommended for anyone looking for such opportunities.

Wonderful spot for rare books in a charming neighborhood.

This place was quite nice. I bought a few maps of the old cityscape here to take home. Lots of good little things here.

As a Joyce fan I was very impressed by Ulysses Rare Books. There are countless fantastic antiquarian books, including a section for children’s books. They also sell antique-style maps.

Wonderful selection of some beautiful books and very helpful staff

Love this place!perfectly curated, unique finds, and amazing ambiance. A Book lover's dream!

A very nice bookstore with a great collection of old books. Prices are fair. The shop keeper was delightful and knew a lot about the books in stock. I enjoyed stopping by here.

The books here are rare, so they're pricey, but this place has some terrific stuff. it's well worth a visit and the staff is really knowledgeable.

My friend went on my UK trip with me and while I sought out every pub I could try my friend patiently went with me. He would much prefer bookstores and so when we saw this we went here. It has a fantastic location in the center of much activity. I was very impressed with the neighborhood. It just was so easy to walk around. Ulysses is a small rare bookstore that is two floors. The bottom floor had a variety of maps and the top floor was small and quaint. There were a variety of books, all in very good condition, ranging from fiction to nonfiction covering a large range of authors. The rarest and most expensive books were kept in a small glass case by the checkout counter. Everything was very well organized and well lit. It is small so it at times felt cramped, but nothing really that isn't manageable since people are so polite. I mean really, people just were the most polite here. It was very cute and would recommend especially if you're in the area for a pint!

How much would you pay for a first edition copy of Ulysses, printed on hand-made paper? 35 000 euro? If so, the price is right, head to Cathach books, cos that's what it's going for. If your budget's a little more constrained, never fear, for most of the books in this store sell for a very reasonable 500 euro or so for an author-signed copy or first edition of a lesser-known title. Cathach Books specialises in rare and one off copies of the classics, with a particular focus on novels by Irish authors. This is a fascinating store, and definitely one for the book lovers out there. If you have the funds, there are amazing finds to be had here. Cathach Books source their wares from book auctions, private collections and other mysterious avenues for obtaining literaria (has anyone read The Shadow of the Wind?) and the store is a tasty treat of top to toe hardcovers and limited editions. Just a question though.. If you'd forked out 500 euro for a book, would you be reading it, creasing pages as a bookmark or lending it to friends? No... thought not.

For the serious book fiend this is the place to go. These people are experts in the field of rare books. They specialise in antiquarian books and early edition Irish classics. To me this is the best place to buy a present for a book reader that seems to have it all, you just know that you are going to get a once off piece here. I bought my Dad a book here for Christmas, it was a book about Irish history. There is just something about the old hard back editions, a timeless quality.

If you're anything like me (a nerd) then it will almost hurt you to walk by the window of this shop. You see, I love collecting stuff. First editions of books, pressings of records and anything signed by it's creator are the objects of my desire. Which is why my wallet hates me with a fiery passion. Cathach books specialises in rare books, signed copies and first editions. I've been tossing and turning in my sleep as to whether I should buy a 400€ signed first edition copy of Factotum. It's awful. But if you have the cash. Go nuts.

Nice enough Bookshop, the ground floor seems to be of a specialist variety so naturally I bungle straight down to the basement anytime I'm in. It is quite cool to be in a secondhand bargain basement that is actually in a basement though. An it really is an afterthought, the bargain books are all against one wall-the rest is for vintage framed maps. Mad. Still, you can't argue with €4 for a copy of Borstal Boy. And if you really must track down that first edition copy of Ulysses, I'd say this is a good place to start.

Attention all bookworms...this is the place for you. Not only do the staff seriously dig all things literary, but it's got that wonderful old book smell that's missing from all those more mainstream shops. You know, the one that you only get from books that have been properly read like a billion times? Hardbacks are the best. This shop is a true find though, as they specialise in things such as first editions and so forth, and will help you out if you're looking for anything in specific. They're also not ridiculously expensive which really is a bonus it must be said. Added to the fact that there's nothing nicer than browsing some proper hardbacks, the kinds who's dust covers have been long lost, and you've got yourself a winner.

Cathach books is not your average book store. They specialize in first editions and older rare books, mostly written by Irish authors. The outside of the store on Duke street says "rare books Ulysses" rather than Cathach. The store really drew me in from these old maps of Dublin and Ireland from the 1700s. I love seeing old maps of the area and looking at where my apartment is located. It is interesting to see how the area looked back then. My street name had changed a few times and my apartment appears to have at least had a building at the current location since the 1700s, very cool (especially from someone from the US whose entire country is barely that old). The store has a glass case with old first editions including a copy of Ulysses signed by James Joyce on hand made paper. One of only 100 made. The value is approximately 35,000€ I saw in another review. Amazing. The basement has some discounted books as well as the collection of maps. Definitely was down this way. I highly recommend a visit to this place just to see these old classics and rare books.

I am a fools for book stores and this time I was not disappointed! Although the books are quite expensive (which is overall understandable since many of them are first editions of classic stories) the store is definitely worth a visit!

I loved this place. I found exactly what I was looking for: a nice second edition reading copy of Robert Lloyd Praeger's The Way That I Went from 1939 with the revisions and fold out map. They had a first edition too but out my price range for what I wanted to do with it, which was read it. A nice collection of books and very tempting to just to stay in there all day long.

I popped in here recently to see if a couple of old history books (one on Napoleon, the other on the Boer War) I had were of any value. The member of staff on duty explained to me that Cathach books only dealt with books of Irish interest but gave me some good tips on how to get them valued. It's lovely to even just take a walk around the shop itself, and some books are quite affordable.

I'm a little puzzled by all the good yelp ratings for this shop (possibly explained by the fact that those people don't get out much)...I've been a rare book collector for over 20 years and have traveled Europe extensively in my zeal to find the best places to buy antiquarian books. Cathach is small and TOTALLY overpriced. In addition, the 3 times I've been in the shop the staff has been condescending and rude, and has even snatched a book out of my hands, saying the price was wrong (it showed the price they payed). I guess they thought I'd be more pleased with them if they treated me like an errant child. It has been my experience that the Irish are welcoming, patient, and gracious. Whoever owns and runs Cathach is the exception. Avoid this shop. Instead, try the little book shop in Blackrock Market, open on weekends, and Carraig Books (also in Blackrock), the little shop (name escapes me) in the George's Arcade (So. Great George's Street in Dublin), and Naughton's Book shop (in Dun Laoghaire...sometimes open only by appointment but well worth the trip). Every one of those shops trumps Cathach for selection, price, and (especially) friendliness.