Company History

Bernard Shapero first entered the antiquarian book business over 30 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. Three years later a Print Gallery was opened in the basement. In 1996 Bernard Shapero moved to 32 Saint George Street, Mayfair.

In 2011 Bernard J Shapero Rare Books was acquired by a new company backed by a group of private investors with longstanding book selling experience. The company is chaired by Philip Blackwell former Group CEO of Blackwell's. Jasper Allen Chairman of Noble Investments, the AIM listed coin dealer, is also joining the board. Bernard Shapero continues as chief executive of the new company.