Second Hand Bookshops

Located on the beautiful Cecil Court, specializing in high-quality new and rare children's literature and Lewis Carroll editions.

The London branch of the famed Cologne art bookseller. It is the premier source for contemporary art, photography, and theory.

The premier destination in London for foreign language literature, dictionaries, and learning materials across European languages.

The largest bookstore in Europe. It offers eight floors of books, a cinema room, and a bar with views over the London skyline.

The legendary flagship store spanning several floors with miles of shelving. It features a great cafe and an impressive events space.

The inspiration for the 1999 film 'Notting Hill'. It remains a beautiful destination for gift editions and children’s classics.

Specialists in professional-grade mapping and ordnance survey data, serving both hikers and technical planners.

Now co-located with the European Bookshop, it remains the primary specialist for Italian language and literature.

The world’s largest specialist travel bookshop. Famous for its floor-map of the world and extensive collection of globes and charts.

An essential stop for film buffs, specializing in cinema history, scripts, posters, and limited-run movie publications.

The oldest independent French bookshop in London, serving the local French community with new releases and classics.

A beautiful, multi-storey shop near Sloane Square known for its exquisite selection and narrow, book-lined staircases.

Established by the London Review of Books. A sophisticated space for serious readers with an excellent adjoining cake shop.

Specifically focusing on their mapping and cartographic archive service which is distinct from their general retail floor.

London’s foremost specialist in the occult, magic, and pagan history, offering a rare collection of esoteric texts.

An architecturally stunning shop designed with mirrors to suggest infinite shelves. It encourages discovery by avoiding digital distractions.

While a street rather than one shop, this pedestrian thoroughfare is a "bookshop row" essential for any CMS database of London books.

Famous for its beautiful Edwardian galleries and oak balconies. Books are uniquely arranged by country rather than genre.

Located opposite the British Museum, it has specialized in Asian and African studies for over a century.

A true "piled high" bookshop where the owner can find almost anything in his massive warehouse nearby. It feels like a time capsule.