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London Original Print Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books

London Original Print Fair 2019

The London Original Print Fair is an annual event taking place in the Royal Academy of Arts in London’s Piccadilly. Founded in 1985, this art fair has gone from strength...

London Original Print Fair 2019

25-28 April 2020

The London Original Print Fair is an annual event taking place in the Royal Academy of Arts in London’s Piccadilly. Founded in 1985, this art fair has gone from strength...

An Update from 32 Saint George Street Shapero Rare Books

An Update from 32 Saint George Street

As measures to slow the pace of COVID-19 within the United Kingdom are brought into place, please be assured that Shapero Rare Books are prioritising the health and safety of...

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An Update from 32 Saint George Street

As measures to slow the pace of COVID-19 within the United Kingdom are brought into place, please be assured that Shapero Rare Books are prioritising the health and safety of...

Art Miami 2020 Shapero Rare Books

Art Miami 2020

As IFPDA members we are delighted to be returning to exhibit at Art Miami 2020 , where we will be showing a selection of works from our Mayfair Gallery, Shapero Modern.

Art Miami 2020

3-6 December 2020

As IFPDA members we are delighted to be returning to exhibit at Art Miami 2020 , where we will be showing a selection of works from our Mayfair Gallery, Shapero Modern.

The booksellers of Mayfair - Mayfair Curated Shapero Rare Books

The booksellers of Mayfair - Mayfair Curated

'This shop is a collector’s paradise. Dealing in antiquarian books and works on paper, the store specialises in a range of works including travel & voyages, natural history, children’s books,...

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The booksellers of Mayfair - Mayfair Curated

'This shop is a collector’s paradise. Dealing in antiquarian books and works on paper, the store specialises in a range of works including travel & voyages, natural history, children’s books,...

The London Magazine: Anthology of Readers Shapero Rare Books

The London Magazine: Anthology of Readers

Best known for his illustrations of Roald Dahl’s books — including Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory amongst others — Quentin Blake’s exhibition, Anthology of Readers, turned his eye to book-lovers....

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The London Magazine: Anthology of Readers

Best known for his illustrations of Roald Dahl’s books — including Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory amongst others — Quentin Blake’s exhibition, Anthology of Readers, turned his eye to book-lovers....

Mr Porter: Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your Pants Off Shapero Rare Books

Mr Porter: Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your P...

A number of our books were featured in the Mr Porter Journal for Halloween in 2019. Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your Pants Off included the first editions of Ghost...

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Mr Porter: Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your P...

A number of our books were featured in the Mr Porter Journal for Halloween in 2019. Ghost Stories That Will Scare Your Pants Off included the first editions of Ghost...

Quentin Blake: 'Even in the age of the iPad and the smart phone, books offer things that they cannot' Shapero Rare Books

Quentin Blake: 'Even in the age of the iPad and...

Our Quentin Blake exhibition was featured in the November issue of Country Life, with the artist revealing the inspiration behind the show. Affectionately caricaturing the bookish among us, Anthology of...

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Quentin Blake: 'Even in the age of the iPad and...

Our Quentin Blake exhibition was featured in the November issue of Country Life, with the artist revealing the inspiration behind the show. Affectionately caricaturing the bookish among us, Anthology of...

York National Book Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books

York National Book Fair 2019

The annual York National Book Fair is one of the PBFA‘s Premier Fairs, taking place in the Knavesmire Suite at the York Race Course and drawing in a wide range...

York National Book Fair 2019

13-14 September 2019

The annual York National Book Fair is one of the PBFA‘s Premier Fairs, taking place in the Knavesmire Suite at the York Race Course and drawing in a wide range...

Quentin Blake: An Anthology of Readers Shapero Rare Books

Quentin Blake: An Anthology of Readers

Shapero Rare Books is delighted to present an exhibition of new works by Sir Quentin Blake.

Quentin Blake: An Anthology of Readers

19 November - 21 December 2019

Shapero Rare Books is delighted to present an exhibition of new works by Sir Quentin Blake.

An Interview With Quentin Blake Shapero Rare Books

An Interview With Quentin Blake

Ahead of Quentin Blake’s exhibition of new works here at Shapero HQ, our Digital Content Manager, Oliver Bayliss was lucky enough to interview the legendary illustrator. Discussing a life in...

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An Interview With Quentin Blake

Ahead of Quentin Blake’s exhibition of new works here at Shapero HQ, our Digital Content Manager, Oliver Bayliss was lucky enough to interview the legendary illustrator. Discussing a life in...

Firsts – London's Rare Book Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books

Firsts – London's Rare Book Fair 2019

Firsts – London's Rare Book Fair, a.k.a. the 62nd ABA Summer Book Fair, returns to London's Battersea Evolution this summer, again drawing upon the expertise and carefully curated stock-selection of...

Firsts – London's Rare Book Fair 2019

7-9 June 2019

Firsts – London's Rare Book Fair, a.k.a. the 62nd ABA Summer Book Fair, returns to London's Battersea Evolution this summer, again drawing upon the expertise and carefully curated stock-selection of...

Salon International du Livre Rare & de l'Objet d'art 2019 Shapero Rare Books

Salon International du Livre Rare & de l'Objet ...

Taking place in the Grand Palais, Paris, the Salon international du Livre Rare & de l'Objet d'art is an annual Book Fair organised by the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne...

Salon International du Livre Rare & de l'Objet ...

2-14 April 2019

Taking place in the Grand Palais, Paris, the Salon international du Livre Rare & de l'Objet d'art is an annual Book Fair organised by the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne...

TEFAF Maastricht 2019 Shapero Rare Books

TEFAF Maastricht 2019

Widely considered the preeminent fine art & antiques fair, TEFAF Maastricht continues to develop apace, drawing in thousands of collectors, interior designers and the simply curious from Europe and around...

TEFAF Maastricht 2019

16-24 March 2019

Widely considered the preeminent fine art & antiques fair, TEFAF Maastricht continues to develop apace, drawing in thousands of collectors, interior designers and the simply curious from Europe and around...

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019

The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is in its 59th year this year, and continues to be one of the preeminent international antiquarian book fairs, drawing in over 200 exhibitors...

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019

7-10 March 2019

The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is in its 59th year this year, and continues to be one of the preeminent international antiquarian book fairs, drawing in over 200 exhibitors...

The Decorative Antiques Fair Shapero Rare Books

The Decorative Antiques Fair

The Decorative Antiques Fair began in 1985, with the intention of bringing together representatives of the antiques and interior design sectors under one roof for collectors.

The Decorative Antiques Fair

The Decorative Antiques Fair began in 1985, with the intention of bringing together representatives of the antiques and interior design sectors under one roof for collectors.