Arthur Probsthain
Arthur Probsthain is an independent bookstore based in London.
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| Industry | Specialty retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Founder | Arthur Probsthain |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Number of locations | 2 stores |
Area served | London |
| Products | New, used and rare books |
| Owner | Michael Sheringham |
| Website | https://www.teaandtattle.com/bookshop |
It specializes in oriental (Asian) and African antique books.[1]
History
The bookstore was started in 1903 at Bury place by Arthur Probsthain and now bears his name.[2][3] It has been located at 41 Great Russell Street (opposite the British Museum) since 1905.[2][3]
The bookstore has been family owned for nearly a century and is today managed by Arthur Probsthain's nephew Michael Sheringham.[4]
The bookstore claims to be one of the oldest oriental bookstore in London after Bernard Quaritch.
Collection
The bookstore has some 150,000 books.[2]
Notable items in its collection include a handwritten Quran.[2]
The bookstore featured in the 1991 novel The Feather Men by Ranulph Fiennes.[5]
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References
- "Browse a bookshop: Arthur Probsthain, Bloomsbury, London". The Guardian. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- "Saudi Aramco World : London's Oriental Bookshops". Archive.aramcoworld.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- Eric Abrahamsen (2013-02-09). "More Chinese books in London! Arthur Probsthain's Bookshop". Paper-republic.org. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- "Grand old dame of Russell Street|Books|chinadaily.com.cn". Usa.chinadaily.com.cn. 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- Harman, Nicky. "My Favorite Bookstore: Nicky Harman on Arthur Probsthain Oriental and African Bookseller - Words Without Borders". Retrieved 1 June 2018.
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