Just because gifts for a reader over $250
Lovevery
The Complete Reading Skill Set
$435 at Lovevery
The whole reading course in one box, from first sounds to chapter books.
Seen at Lovevery, 9 Sep 2026
Montblanc
Meisterstück LeGrand Gold-Coated Fountain Pen
$1,030 at Montblanc
Black resin, gold-coated fittings and a handcrafted 14k gold nib give every signature an occasion.
Seen at Montblanc, 8 Sep 2026
S.T. Dupont
Initial Rollerball, All Black
$345 at S.T. Dupont
An Initial rollerball in black lacquer with matte-black fittings and an articulated clip.
Seen at S.T. Dupont, 8 Sep 2026
Montblanc
Meisterstuck Classique Ballpoint Pen (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
The pen a stranger names on sight, a fine gift for a grandfather or grandmother who signs things by hand.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Assouline
Basquiat: The World of Jean-Michel
$1,400 at Assouline
Basquiat paintings, studio photographs and archival notes in a collectible art volume.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Jonathan Adler
Channeled Goldfinger Lounge Chair
$2,350 at Jonathan Adler
A Goldfinger lounge chair with channelled upholstery and a sculptural frame.
Seen at Jonathan Adler, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Beken of Cowes: the Art of Sailing (2nd Edition)
$1,400 at Assouline
Historic sailing photographs from the Beken archive in an oversized collector’s edition.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Formula 1: The Impossible Collection, 2nd Edition
$1,400 at Assouline
A handcrafted Formula 1 volume from the Ultimate Collection, made to take pride of place in the study.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
From Louis to Vuitton
$250 at Assouline
Louis Vuitton’s history and design, presented in a Damier-style collector’s case.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
S.T. Dupont
Mini Pen Necklace, Black
$425 at S.T. Dupont
A miniature ballpoint becomes a necklace, with a diamond-patterned cap and adjustable chain.
Seen at S.T. Dupont, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Paris by Paris
$250 at Assouline
A slipcased portrait of Paris through its architecture, artists and cultural history.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Jonathan Adler
Ipanema Lounge Chair
$3,500 at Jonathan Adler
An Ipanema lounge chair for a considered reading corner.
Seen at Jonathan Adler, 8 Sep 2026
S.T. Dupont
Guilloché Marker Necklace
$495 at S.T. Dupont
A refillable Sharpie Mini sits inside a guilloché metal necklace for the artist who likes beautiful tools.
Seen at S.T. Dupont, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Bombardier
$1,200 at Assouline
A lavishly illustrated journey through Bombardier’s private jets and aviation heritage.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Cecil Beaton: The Art of the Scrapbook
$250 at Assouline
Cecil Beaton’s private scrapbooks, reproduced for the photography lover’s library.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Gucci: The Art of Silk
$250 at Assouline
Gucci’s silk-scarf archive becomes a richly illustrated book in a Flora-print slipcase.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
The Impossible Collection of Wine
$1,400 at Assouline
An oversized collector's volume for the wine lover whose library deserves the same care as the cellar.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Venice: La Serenissima
$1,200 at Assouline
A substantial illustrated history of Venice for the traveller who returns again and again.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
S.T. Dupont
Line D Eternity Popoté Fountain Pen, Blue
$1,895 at S.T. Dupont
Blue Popoté Urushi lacquer and a solid 14-karat gold nib, with a converter included.
Seen at S.T. Dupont, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Feadship
$1,400 at Assouline
An illustrated look inside Feadship’s world of bespoke superyachts.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
S.T. Dupont
Liberté Fountain Pen, White and Rose Gold
$795 at S.T. Dupont
White lacquer and rose-gold finishes on a Liberté fountain pen with a medium nib.
Seen at S.T. Dupont, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Fernando Botero
$1,200 at Assouline
A hand-bound Botero retrospective in a linen clamshell case, for a serious art library.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Federer (Ultimate) (Unsigned)
$1,200 at Assouline
Roger Federer’s visual biography in the Ultimate edition; this copy is unsigned.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Assouline
Living with Chamberlain, Art in Residence (Special Edition)
$2,500 at Assouline
A collector’s edition with a sculptural element from Chamberlain’s studio and a limited-edition print.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026