Further Reading
Ernest Shackleton, a Tale of the Antarctic
'We had seen God in His splendours, heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man.' – Ernest Shackleton on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Ernest Shackleton, a Tale of the Antarctic
'We had seen God in His splendours, heard the text that Nature renders. We had reached the naked soul of man.' – Ernest Shackleton on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Millicent Fawcett inspires the first female sta...
To mark the centenary of women's suffrage in Britain the first statue of a woman has today been unveiled in London's Parliament Square .
Millicent Fawcett inspires the first female sta...
To mark the centenary of women's suffrage in Britain the first statue of a woman has today been unveiled in London's Parliament Square .
Books Not Borders: Julian MacKenzie
As part of our Books not Borders series, where we're breaking down the barriers to the rare book world, introducing you to the many specialists at Shapero and exploring the...
Books Not Borders: Julian MacKenzie
As part of our Books not Borders series, where we're breaking down the barriers to the rare book world, introducing you to the many specialists at Shapero and exploring the...
Books not Borders: Roddy Newlands
An interview with our Literature specialist Roddy Newlands as part of our Books not Border series, wherein we're breaking down the barriers to the rare book world, introducing you to...
Books not Borders: Roddy Newlands
An interview with our Literature specialist Roddy Newlands as part of our Books not Border series, wherein we're breaking down the barriers to the rare book world, introducing you to...
Books Not Borders - Bernard Shapero
We talk to our Founder and CEO, Bernard Shapero, as part of our Books not Border series.
Books Not Borders - Bernard Shapero
We talk to our Founder and CEO, Bernard Shapero, as part of our Books not Border series.
Books not Borders: Angus Robb
An interview with Angus Robb as part of our Books not Border series.
Books not Borders: Angus Robb
An interview with Angus Robb as part of our Books not Border series.
Ten Collectable Children's Books Worth Knowing
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...
Ten Collectable Children's Books Worth Knowing
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...
Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...
Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...
Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.
Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.
Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...
Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...
David Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
David Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
Remembering those who paved the way for future generations. Discover iconic pseudonyms, suffragette material, pioneering techniques & more.
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
Remembering those who paved the way for future generations. Discover iconic pseudonyms, suffragette material, pioneering techniques & more.
British Bird Books
This week we invite you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and many...
British Bird Books
This week we invite you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and many...
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Western Women in the Islamic World
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.
Western Women in the Islamic World
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.