Founded in York in 1761 & based In London from 1815
265 years of history
Established in 1761, we are the longest-established antiquarian bookshop in Europe, and one of the oldest in the world.
Discover books from the fifteenth century to the twenty-first
One-of-a-kind treasures in literature and poetry, art and the avant-garde, science and natural history, and travel and exploration.
Give the gift of a book
Perfect presents for your favourite bibliophiles
Upcoming Events
Book fairs, exhibitions, pop-ups at our Cecil Court shop, and more
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15 Oct
P.G. Wodehouse pop-up
From 16 October 2026
Sotheran's, 8 Cecil Court
Our Cecil Court shop has been transformed in celebration of the life and works of P.G. Wodehouse.
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30 Oct
ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair
30–31 October 2026
Chelsea Old Town Hall
Learn moreHeld annually in the beautiful and historic Chelsea Old Town Hall, the Chelsea Rare Book Fair brings together exhibitors specialising in rare books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts, and ephemera from all over the world.
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6 Nov
48th Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
6-8 November 2026
Hynes Convention Center
Learn moreFine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics.
Journal
Stories from the Sotheran's shelves, news, and extracts from our quarterly magazine