Henry Sotheran Ltd

Henry Sotheran Ltd is the oldest bookshop in the United Kingdom, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1761 in York and later establishment in London in 1815. The company has a distinguished legacy, having facilitated significant acquisitions such as the libraries of Laurence Sterne, Charles Dickens, the ornithologist and publisher John Gould, and the final draft manuscript of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selbourne. Notably, H.C. Folger sourced a substantial part of his Shakespeare collection, including the Halliwell-Phillipps library, through Sotheran's. The company's historical involvement includes acting as agents in the purchase of the renowned Althorp Library from Earl Spencer for the John Rylands Library in 1892. Throughout its 250-year history, Henry Sotheran Ltd has maintained a reputation for offering top-quality and well-preserved books, coupled with friendly service. The company operates in the E-Commerce, Retail, and Publishing industries.