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Shapero Rare Books

Name: Shapero Rare Books
Address: 94 Bond Street, London, W1S1SJ, GB
Telephone: +442074930876
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Welcome to Shapero Rare Books. Our bookshop and gallery can be found at 94 New Bond Street, London. The only bookshop in Bond Street is open 7 days a week!
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Shapero Rare Books is a world-famous dealer in antiquarian and rare books, as well as works on paper. Our team of specialists, boasting a combined experience of over 250 years, excels in areas such as fine illustrated books spanning the 15th to 20th centuries, travel and voyages, natural history, modern first editions, rare children's books, guidebooks, Hebraica and Judaica, Eastern European works, and Islamic literature.

16/10/2023

Today is Oscar Wilde's birthday!⁠
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In the world of literature, Oscar Wilde's wisdom stands the test of time. As he once said, 'be yourself - everyone else is already taken’.⁠
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Swipe left to browse through our fine collection of Oscar Wilde first editions, signed and illustrated rare books and works on paper. ⁠
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Find out more: https://shapero.com/collections/oscar-wilde

09/10/2023

Today marks the birthday of the legendary John Lennon, one of the most influential songwriters and poets in rock n' roll history. ⁠
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, let's look at two rare association copies with original drawings by Lennon and a handwritten poem Yoko Ono. The recipient of both copies was the author and philosopher Kate Millett, author of 'Sexual Politics' and one of the most important feminist writers of her generation. ⁠
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Discover more about this exquisite set: https://shapero.com/products/john-lennon-penguin-yoko-ono-grapefruit-109035

02/09/2023

Lights, camera, action!⁠
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On , we're raising the curtain on a captivating collection of rare books which not only left their mark in the literary world but also dazzled audiences on the silver screen with award-winning adaptations.⁠
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Read our latest newsletter now: https://mailchi.mp/shapero/national-cinema-day

01/09/2023

It's World Letter Writing Day!⁠
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Did you know that we also have a selection of autograph letters by writers, travellers and politicians in our New Bond Street bookshop?⁠
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Pictured here is a beautiful letter in Tolkien's elegant and distinctive hand, addressed to Mr Todd and dated 'June 21, 1973', in which Tolkien confirms he has 'signed the 3 vols' (presumably The Lord of the Rings).⁠
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Read more: https://shapero.com/products/jrr-tolkien-autograph-letter-signed-1973-108541

22/08/2023

This we are departing on a beautiful road trip through . 🇪🇸 ⁠
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Browse through the selection of rare books and photographs on , , , , and . 📚✨⁠

Visit our website now to explore: https://shapero.com/a/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=spain

16/08/2023

It's World Calligraphy Day! 🖋️

Here's a unique calligraphic manuscript on the French Navy in the style of a book, presented initially to Louis XVI and by HM to Marie-Antoinette, with the arms of the last Queen of France on the doublures.⁠

Read more: https://shapero.com/products/precis-historique-marine-royale-de-france-marie-antoinette-manuscript-93790

14/08/2023

Kicking off the week with a joyful portfolio of Fêtes! 🎉 Featuring seven vibrant aquatints and the iconic original wrappers by Alexander Calder.

Read more: https://shapero.com/products/alexander-calder-prevert-fetes-paris-1971-108821

17/07/2023

in 1814 'A Voyage to Terra Australis' was published. The author, Matthew Flinders, was the first to chart the whole of the coast New Holland, which he named Australia (from the traditional Terra Australis). He died in his bed in July 1814 in London with a copy of his book beside him. ⁠
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Today, we invite you to take a look at this rare Golden Cockerel Press copy of Flinders' famous voyage — number 9 of one hundred copies bound in full morocco. 📚⁠

Read more: https://shapero.com/products/flinders-narrative-golden-cockerel-buckland-wright-102551

10/07/2023

Today we commemorate the birthday of Marcel Proust. ⁠
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In his celebrated novel 'A La Recherche du Temps Perdu', Proust recounted how the taste of a madeleine with lemon tea brought him back to his childhood, resulting in a feeling of food nostalgia. ⁠
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To honour his legacy, we look at a selection of rare cookery books that feature recipes that may elicit emotional memories.⁠
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Swipe left to browse through the items. Find out more: https://shapero.com/collections/cookery

06/07/2023

Today marks the anniversary of the first 'Three Tenors' concert, which took place in 1990 at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, featuring Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, and Luciano Pavarotti. ⁠
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To honour this occasion, we invite you to browse through our collection of rare books and postcards about : https://shapero.com/collections/opera

21/09/2022

SLAM Paris 2022⁠ | 23rd to 25th September⁠
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Bienvenue au Stand D6! Bernard Shapero and his team look forward to greeting you to Stand D6, towards the entrance of the Fair’s superb temporary home, on the Champ de Mars by the Ecole Militaire.⁠

Preview our stand now: https://mailchi.mp/shapero.com/slam-paris-2022

16/09/2022

Firsts, London's Rare Book Fair, is now open until Sunday 18th September 2022. ⁠
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We look forward to welcoming you to Stand C23 on the ground floor of the Saatchi Gallery, on the King's Road, Chelsea.⁠
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Book your complimentary ticket now: https://event.shapero.com/firsts-london

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07/09/2022

'My personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence' (Edith Sitwell⁠).⁠
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Poet Dame Edith Sitwell was born in 1887. ⁠
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Today, we celebrate her birthday by looking at a selection of her works currently to be found on our Bond Street shelves. Swipe to explore these items or discover more on our website: https://shapero.com/authors/edith-sitwell
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06/09/2022

In our latest newsletter, we feature a selection of recent acquisitions, including this fascinating catalogue signed by Jean-Michel Basquiat.⁠
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One of 1,000 numbered and signed copies, ⁠the catalogue features 32 colour plates from the exhibition of Basquiat's work at the Gallery Bruno Bischofberger in Küsnacht/Zurich and at the Mary Boone Gallery in New York. The works exhibited were from his travels abroad during the winter of 1982/1983. ⁠
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Basquiat once said that 1982 was also the year he ‘made the best paintings ever', making this catalogue even more special.⁠
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Explore the full list of new arrivals now: https://mailchi.mp/shapero.com/september-2022
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05/09/2022

Firsts, London’s Rare Book Fair returns to the Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea, from 15th to 18th September 2022. This year marks the 65th edition of one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world. As Stephen Fry said ‘We are very lucky to have this kind of fair… it’s not elitist, it’s not specialist, you don’t have to be a scholar, you just have to be someone with an immense thirst for the glory of books’.⁠
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We look forward to welcoming you to Stand C23 on the ground floor. ⁠
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Reserve your complimentary ticket now: https://event.shapero.com/firsts-london

01/09/2022

This week Julian MacKenzie looks at a selection of recently acquired travel books, ahead of his new catalogue which will be published in later September.⁠
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Read now: https://shapero.com/blog/bookshop-blog/here-be-dragons-recent-travel-acquisitions/

31/08/2022

Only two weeks to go before FIRSTS London's Rare Book Fair. As the fair will be focusing on banned books this year, we take a look at eight books that you might not know were banned in our recent blog. ⁠
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Pictured here is a rare sample binding of 'A Farewell to Arms' with a hand-written letter from the publisher's Printing Department loosely inserted and dated 5th Feb 1930. ⁠
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Read the full article now: https://shapero.com/blog/bookshop-blog/eight-banned-books/
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19/08/2022

Orville Wright, American inventor and aviator, the younger of the Wright brothers, was born in 1871. The invented the world's first successful , which made its first flight in 1903.⁠
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Pictured here is 'Les Transformateurs d’Energie', an incredible, detailed and carefully crafted manual published in 1910. The book contains 13 colour pop-up illustrations with elaborate overlays of various steam and diesel motors seen in, amongst others, the Wright Brothers’ aeroplane, together with a handful of rare photographs of the Wright Brothers in their flyer.⁠
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Find out more: https://shapero.com/les-transformateurs-deenergie-fernand-barres-1910-54101

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94 Bond Street
London
W1S1SJ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+442074930876

Website

http://shapero.com/

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TEFAF Maastricht opens to the general public this Saturday with Private Views on Thursday and Friday! From the moment the fair first opened its doors in 1988 at the MECC in Maastricht, TEFAF has been dedicated to presenting the world’s finest art under one roof. We are absolutely delighted to be returning once more with a selection of fine antiquarian books and prints. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand, Stand 228. @tefaf

#TeamTuesday Celebrate World Croissant Day with our delightful team at Shapero Rare Books. Which is your favourite kind of croissant? #worldcroissantday

Browse in Bond Street at Shapero Rare Books📚✨

This #TeamTuesday our specialists are reminding you that our January Rare Book Sale ends at the end of the month. Discover an extraordinary selection of rare and antiquarian books in our January Sale from our travel, literature, modern firsts, fine bindings, arts, economics, science, history, Judaica and Russian departments at up to 50% off. These exclusive prices are only available until 31 January 2024!

Take a look at this complete set of Winnie-the-Pooh books by A.A. Milne. The first volume, When We Were Very Young, was published in November 1924 and was such a resounding success that the subsequent three titles followed in quick succession. This is a superior set of first editions with the very rare first issue of the first title. Follow the link in bio for more details.

This #TeamTuesday we invited Eleanor Moore, our Illustrated & Russian Books Specialist, to share her top choice from the January Sale. Follow the link in bio to seize the opportunity to enrich your collection with our selections at up to 40% off.

Explore the only rare bookshop on Bond Street. 📚✨

We hope everyone had a lovely holiday! Our New Bond St bookshop and gallery are now open. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024 ✨

Discover our exclusive collection of Japanese photobooks at 105 New Bond St. 📚📷

This #TeamTuesday we’ve asked our specialists to share their favourite part of Christmas. Share your most cherished festive moments in the comments!

Transforming rare books into exquisite presents! Watch as we wrap up this fine edition with elegance and care, making gifting an art form. Last Order Dates for Christmas: United Kingdom - 18th December Rest of the world - 17th December Shop now, link in bio 🎁

#TeamTuesday Ahead of Jane Austen’s birthday, our specialists picked their favourite novel by the author. Which timeless Austen’s tale do you think takes centre stage? 📖 #janeausten #rarebooks #shaperorarebooks

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Specialising in rare books and works on paper from the heart of London's Mayfair

Our experts have over 200 years collective experience in the book world with particular expertise in fine illustrated books from the 15th to the 20th century, travel & voyages, natural history, literature (including modern first editions), children’s books, guidebooks, Hebraica & Judaica and works of Russian interest.

In 2014 we launched Shapero Modern, a modern and contemporary prints department which curates several shows annually on topical themes in our collection.

We also specialise in prints and original works on paper across a broad range of subjects, from antique prints to modern pochoir plates, as well as photographs from vintage photography to modern art photography.

We exhibit at major international art fairs including Frieze Masters and TEFAF (Maastricht & the New York Fall show), as well as renowned book fairs including California, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Melbourne, London, Hong Kong and Boston.