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Sotheran's is moving!

And our story continues at 18 Upper Brook Street, W1K 7PU [View on a Map]

We've had a lot of locations since 1761, and we've been in Sackville Street since 1936, but now it's time for us to move on again. From 1st April 2024 you'll find us at 18 Upper Brook Street, W1K 7PU. Nearest Underground stations are Marble Arch and Bond Street.

We hope to see you soon at our new premises from April 2024!

A Long History

Founded in York in 1761, established in London in 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.

Mr Thomas Sotheran, founder of the London business.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors and enthusiasts, from the purchase of the libraries of Laurence Sterne in 1768, and Charles Dickens in 1870; the complete stock and copyright of the ornithologist and publisher John Gould; to the successful bid in 1980 for the final draft manuscript of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selbourne, bought on behalf of the Gilbert White Museum.

The great American collector of Shakespeare, H.C. Folger, acquired much of his collection, including the Halliwell-Phillipps library, through Sotheran's, and we were agents in the purchase of the world-famous Althorp Library from Earl Spencer for the John Rylands Library in 1892.

Throughout our history, we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books, and our friendly service.

Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed, and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse our stock in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.




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