our specialists
Our specialists have over 250 years of experience between them, with particular expertise in fine illustrated books from the 15th to the 20th century, travel & voyage, natural history, photobooks, modern firsts, rare children’s books, guidebooks, Hebraica & Judaica, Eastern European, and Islamica.
Bernard ShaperoCEO & Founder
Jeffrey KerrCOO
Lucinda BoyleTravel & Guide Books
Julian MacKenzieTravel & Exploration
Roxana KashaniNear East & Islamic
Angus RobbLiterature & Children's Books
Adam BlakeneyLiterature & Modern Firsts
Oliver WoodPhotobooks
Laura MasseyScience
Eleanor MooreIllustrated & Eastern European Books
Hannah LessiterModern Firsts & Classics Specialist
Oliver YarwoodEarly English & Philosophy
Tomos NuttCataloguer
Bela Goldenberg TaiebJudaica & Hebraica
Sue PrigmoreAntique & Decorative Prints
Tabitha Philpott-KentShapero Modern, Gallery Director
Helen BlakeShapero Modern, Senior Manager – Gallery and Sales