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We are happy to ship worldwide. However, if your shipping destination is outside the UK, you will need to purchase from us via eBay, our marketplace site. This way, you will be able to pay all postage, taxes and import charges upfront at check-out, so you will not have to worry about any extra charges or additional paperwork when your items are delivered.

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What our customers say

  • "Like the faithful squire whose name they bear, this seller provides quality service."

  • "The packaging always takes me back to a time when specialist stores had character."

  • "Buying a book from Sancho's Rare Books is not simply a transaction; it is an experience."

  • "I make sure to always come here first when looking for beautiful, rare books."

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Notes from the bookshop

  • Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    We are very excited to announce that Sancho's Rare Books has recently acquired a truly enchanting collection of books illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. From the early American tale...

    Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    We are very excited to announce that Sancho's Rare Books has recently acquired a truly enchanting collection of books illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. From the early American tale...

  • A New Chapter in Our Journey

    A New Chapter in Our Journey

    After (almost) two wonderful years of selling antiquarian books, first editions, and illustrated titles on eBay, we are launching our very own website! That is right – Sancho's Rare Books...

    A New Chapter in Our Journey

    After (almost) two wonderful years of selling antiquarian books, first editions, and illustrated titles on eBay, we are launching our very own website! That is right – Sancho's Rare Books...

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Rare First Editions, Fine Bindings, Limited Books, Signed and Inscribed Titles

We buy and sell first edition books, rare, limited, signed and inscribed titles, fine and beautiful bindings, private and fine press books, including Folio Society, Lyra's Books, Golden Cockerel, Limited Editions Club, Heritage Press, and vintage, second-hand, antiquarian and illustrated classics, from the world’s greatest authors.

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