Bernard Shapero first entered the antiquarian book business over 20 years ago as a very young man. In 1979 he opened a stand in Gray's Antique Market, near Bond Street. By 1986 the business had expanded so much that a larger premises was required and in June of that year Bernard moved to a large shop in Holland Park Avenue, west London. He also became the youngest member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Three years later a Print Gallery was opened in the basement.

In 1996 Bernard Shapero with his new partner Tommaso Zanzotto purchased an impressive five-floor house, 32 Saint George Street, Mayfair.

The antiquarian books are now located on four floors whilst Shapero Gallery is located a few minutes walk away at 24 Bruton Street where a superb selection of decorative prints, maps and nineteenth century photographs are housed, and where regular exhibitions are held.

Based in the heart of Mayfair, Bernard J. Shapero Rare Books is one of London's leading antiquarian shops.

With an extensive range of fine books, we specialise in Travel (including a comprehensive collection of Baedekers and early guide-books), Natural History (especially Colour Plate Books) and English Literature (particularly Modern First Editions) and Continental books.

Bernard Shapero and his expert staff provide knowledgeable guidance and valuations for seasoned collectors and novices alike, working closely with them both in tracking down elusive books and advising on building collections.

The bookshop exhibits regularly at book fairs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris and Milan; and together with the gallery exhibit at antique fairs including the European Fine Art Fair at Maastricht, the Palm Beach Art and Antique Fair, and the Grosvenor House Antique fair.