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Discover our rare books at Shepherds

We are delighted to announce that a selection of our books are now also available to view and purchase at Shepherds Bookbinding Sangorski and Sutcliffe Falkiners, 46 Curzon Street, London. Whether you're in search of a memorable... More Details

Featured Books

Smith, David

The English Dyer

With instructions showing how to Dye 150 Shades on...

£1,000.00 GBP
Brinkley, Captain F.

Japan and China

In twelve volumes. Their History, Arts and Literature....

£10,200.00 GBP
18th Century French Binding

L’Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque,...

a l’usage de Rome & de Paris, 8vo.

£2,400.00 GBP
Scrap Album

Chinese rice paper drawings

A mid-late 19th century scrap album containing forty...

£4,200.00 GBP
Gaius Cornelius Tacitus

Euripidis Opera Omnia

Complete Works of Tacitus, in Latin] C. Cornelii Taciti...

£800.00 GBP
Forsyth, Frederick

The Day of the Jackal

A First Edition.

£300.00 GBP
Costume Portraits

A collection of eleven exceptionally fine unframed...

£1,440.00 GBP
Tolkien, J. R. R.

The Lord of The Rings

In three volumes comprising: The Fellowship of The...

£14,400.00 GBP

Welcome to Classic Rare Books

Established over 20 years ago, Classic Bindings Ltd., are rare booksellers specialising in selling rare books, antique books and collectible books to private and corporate clients as well as trade book dealers worldwide.

We are members in good standing of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA) of Great Britain, and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). We observe the highest professional and ethical standards, and abide by the ABA Code of Good Practice.

Past corporate clients include the Four Season's Hotel Group, the Kensington Palace State Apartments in London and the Drambuie Private Museum in Scotland. Our private client list is, of course, confidential.

If you're looking to buy rare books, please browse our online book shop, view our eCatalogue or visit our showroom in Cambridge Street, London. We will be pleased to help you with any enquiry you may have.

For a better understanding of the descriptions applied to rare and antique books, please take a look at our Glossary of Terms page.