Independent booksellers since 1907 and purveyors of fine limited edition books and photographic prints
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The story of Hedley's Books
A family of book people, since 1907
Hedley's Books is a fourth-generation, family-owned, independent bookshop based in the Wairarapa.
Our founder, William Hedley, began Hedley's from the back of his bicycle in 1907. When Masterton's streets were dirt-paved and gas-lit.
Little did he know his family would still be sharing their love of reading and books on that same street, almost 120 years later.
Experience the magic of books
Visit our bookshop in Masterton, the heart of the Wairarapa, or shop online to have bookshop magic delivered to your doorstep.
An Alladin's Cave for music lovers
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Yoko Ono and more, our collection of rare and collectable editions are produced in collaboration with, and signed by, icons of art, photography, fashion and music. They are the ultimate treasure for collectors.