About NOLA Rarities
Specializing in rare books and select works of art.
Based in New Orleans. Online only - no walk-in shop or public storefront.
Online ordering is not available yet. The information below describes planned policies and practices when the catalog launches. For questions now, please get in touch.
Story
NOLA Rarities, LLC is an independent bookselling business based in New Orleans, focused on rare, first-edition, and collectible books, plus select art and related material.
The goal is straightforward—accurate descriptions, honest condition reports, and clear communication whether you are buying, selling, searching for a title, or exploring consignment.
NOLA Rarities works with customers by email, through this site, and on eBay. When you reach out, you are corresponding directly with the owner.
Values
How the business is run - from buying and listing to packing and follow-up.
Authenticity
Edition, binding, and condition are described carefully, and every item is represented in good faith.
Expertise
Bibliographic references, market knowledge, and hands-on handling experience guide evaluations and customer questions.
Passion
Built by a collector as well as a seller - with genuine interest in books and the stories behind them.
Preservation
Careful packing and respect for condition—books should arrive as described and stay that way.
Expertise
Specializations
- • American Literature (19th-20th Century)
- • European Classical Works
- • Modern First Editions
- • Signed and Inscribed Books
- • Limited Editions and Fine Press Books
- • Southern Authors and Regional Works
Services
- • Book consignment services
- • Custom book searches and acquisition
- • Authentication and provenance research
Beyond Books
Rare books remain the main focus, but NOLA Rarities also includes a select collection of original works of art and collectibles. The art and collectibles selection follows the same standards of authenticity, condition, and historical significance that define the book inventory.
From paintings and prints to sculptures, works on paper, and other collectible items, each piece is selected for artistic merit, historical significance, and collectible value. The same curatorial care applies to art and collectibles as to the books on the site.
Get in touch about art & collectiblesWho You'll Work With
NOLA Rarities is independently run by Tommy Hughes, with inquiries and orders handled directly.
Tommy Hughes
Owner
Collector and dealer specializing in rare books, with select art and related material. NOLA Rarities is a one-person operation—every listing, inquiry, and shipment is handled directly.