Welcome to Shapero Rare Books
Pushing the boundaries
Central Asia from the Southern Provinces of Russia to the Sea
Our new catalogue on Central Asia will be out later this month, including works on Afghanistan, Russia, the Crimea, China, Tibet & Armenia.
The Ground Floor
Exploring the Ground Floor
In the heart of Mayfair, Shapero Rare Books is full of treasures. From John Gould…
Blog
Manuscripts Don’t Burn
The strictest period of banned books in Russia began in 1934 when Zhdanov instructed the First Congress of Soviet Writers that their work should ‘depict reality in its revolutionary development’…
Other News
Pushing the boundaries | Central Asia Catalogue 2017
A Summer Miscellany - August 2017
Celebrating the book as art object at Frieze Masters
About Us
An international reputation
The team at Shapero Rare Books has over 100 years’ collective experience in rare books, particularly travel, natural history and Russian materials. It has been involved in advising, building and de-accessioning important collections.
Rare Books & Works on Paper
Our stock is in Mayfair (the gallery is open from 9:30 to 18:30 Mondays to Fridays and 11:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays) and, if you are looking for something really special and important that we don’t have; we’d be delighted to advise you on your interests and evaluate your collection.
Modern & contemporary prints
In 2014 we launched Shapero Modern; our modern and contemporary prints department in the gallery at 32 St. George Street. We hold 4-5 exhibitions throughout the year focussing on topical themes in our collection.
Meet the Experts
Alex Watsham
Angus Robb
Bernard Shapero
Jeffrey Kerr
Julian Mackenzie
Lucinda Boyle
Roddy Newlands
