DP25005 Rare Book Dealers in the UK V01 030825

 Here’s a curated list of rare and antiquarian UK-based booksellers featured on AbeBooks UK (abebooks.co.uk):

🏛️ UK Rare Booksellers on AbeBooks

(Web Directory of Rare & Antiquarian Booksellers)

• Collectable Books ABA ILAB – Based in London, specializing in pre‑1800 works: antiquarian Bibles, early cookery books, manuscripts, travel, topography, architecture, classics, and miniature books 

• D.B. Waters Rare Books – Located in Ludlow, England; modern first editions, signed and collector-quality books 

• David Batterham – London‑based rare-books dealer specializing in caricature journals, 19th century trade catalogues, universal exhibitions, architecture, and fashion periodicals 

• Eastleach Books – Newbury, Berkshire; uncommon, scarce (sometimes rare) non-fiction across many subjects and languages 

✅ Prominent UK Booksellers & ABA Members (often listed on AbeBooks)

These are leading antiquarian and rare bookshops in the UK, many with strong online presence—including AbeBooks:

• Peter Harrington Rare Books (London) – Specializing in original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian works, fine bindings, library sets; one of the most respected names in the business 

• Paul Foster Books (London) – Founded in 1990; by appointment only. Specialties include modern first editions, illustrated books, Churchill, children’s, literature, antiquarian and bindings 

• Paul Haynes Rare Books (Hay‑on‑Wye, Herefordshire) – Operating since 1978; offers both antiquarian and collectors’ quality rare books; ABA/ILAB/PBFA member 

• Pickering & Chatto Antiquarian Booksellers (London/Croydon) – Over two centuries in business; based in City of London since 2014, with deep expertise 

• Sotheran’s (London) – Founded in 1761, one of the world’s oldest antiquarian bookshops; located on Charing Cross Road 

• Maggs Bros Ltd (London) – Established 1853; long history specializing in exceptionally rare and high‑value items (e.g., Gutenberg Bible, Codex Sinaiticus) 

• Bernard Quaritch (London) – Over a century of service in rare book trade; authoritative in historical, literary, and fine press markets 

• Robert Frew Ltd (London) – Founded mid-1970s; specialists in illustrated books, plate books, maps, English literature, bindings and travel books 

• Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers (London) – Opposite British Museum; known for wide range of antiquarian, rare and early printed books 

• Shapero Rare Books (London) – Offers fine illustrated books (15th–20th century), travel, natural history, modern first editions, children’s books, Jewish, Russian and Islamic interest volumes 

🔍 How to Use AbeBooks to Find Rare UK Sellers

1. Search for your desired rare book via AbeBooks UK.

2. Filter or sort results to highlight UK-based sellers.

3. Look for affiliation badges like ABA, PBFA, ILAB next to seller names—ensuring high standards and authenticity .

📋 Summary Table

Bookseller Location Specialty/Highlights

Collectable Books ABA ILAB London Pre‑1800 antiquarian works

D.B. Waters Rare Books Ludlow, England Modern first editions, signed rare books

David Batterham London Caricature & catalogues, fashion periodicals

Eastleach Books Newbury, Berkshire Scarce/rare non‑fiction in multiple fields

Peter Harrington Rare Books London First editions, signed, library sets

Paul Foster Books London Illustrated, literature, Churchill, children’s

Paul Haynes Rare Books Hay‑on‑Wye International antiquarian rare books

Pickering & Chatto London/Croydon Established two-century-old house

Sotheran’s London Oldest antiquarian bookshop in UK

Maggs Bros Ltd London Extremely rare, historic items

Bernard Quaritch London Comprehensive rare book archives

Robert Frew Ltd London Travel, maps, illustrated and bindings

Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers London Wide-ranging antiquarian scope

Shapero Rare Books London Illustrated, modern firsts, international interests