A Journey into Rare Books & Timeless Craftsmanship | Sotheran's Rare Books | London

A Journey into Rare Books & Timeless Craftsmanship | Sotheran's Rare Books | London | Kirby Allison

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Join Kirby Allison on London's Sackville Street as he visits the iconic Henry Sotheran Limited, a purveyor of rare books and prints since 1761. Nestled next to Kent, Haste & Lachter, this treasure trove has purchased famous libraries, including those of Laurence Sterne and Charles Dickens. Get an inside look at Sotheran's rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse collection-from Vanity Fair prints to vintage luggage labels-as we're hosted by Managing Director Chris Saunders. Dive into a world of quality, craftsmanship, and timeless tradition.
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📌 Exploring Sotheran's: A Journey into Rare Books & Timeless Craftsmanship
0:00 Introduction
2:37 Inside Sotherans
4:57 Downstairs to Look at Books
22:10 Prints from the Golden Era of Travel
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@scsmith4604 9 ай бұрын

This may sound odd but I would like to see Kirby go to an antique shop or an antique furniture store sometime. I am sure his home is "well dressed" and is decorated to the level of care as he dresses himself. Some insight into where he purchases the furniture and decor would be a welcome addition to the content.

@rodeomom1149 Ай бұрын

Doesn't sound odd at all. I would enjoy that as well.

@NicoleCB 9 ай бұрын

I love this episode! What a delightful surprise to add bibliophilic content to this channel.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was a fun episode to film!

@NicoleCB 9 ай бұрын

@@kirbyallison 🙂 you're welcome!

@debisaunders2298 9 ай бұрын

Great to see my little brother at work. He looks and sounds like the expert he is. Congratulations, Chris.

@eem19584 9 ай бұрын

Quality, craftsmanship and tradition.... that's what I tell my wife when she is preparing a nice dinner.

@dustys8424 9 ай бұрын

As someone who has made books for a living for the last 20 years, I'm very appreciative to see the trade show cased on your channel. Thank you, I enjoyed the video.

@loveja1234 9 ай бұрын

I must specifically compliment you on your music in this video. It is reminiscent of childhood movies where the protsgonist explores a vast and mysterious library. Top notch!

@Tony-uz4td 9 ай бұрын

Kirbys narration paints pictures, incredible vocabulary.

@cardinalscribe 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kirby for this collaboration - I love books, ephemera, bookmarks, and other paper goods. Glad to see you explored this!

@keithchegwin1222 9 ай бұрын

I love the classy classic Englishman look, it's a timeless look 👌

@Josh.Stovall 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kirby.. I am a collector of rare books & maps. Also a subscriber for years now. I really enjoyed this episode.

@countalma9800 9 ай бұрын

I am a book collector myself. This is INCREDIBLE! Thank you for this documentary.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Chris runs an incredible shop!

@Emi-rd1lk 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kirby, please keep exploring London for less usual things, outside your day to day zone of interest.

@ExpatGringo 9 ай бұрын

Love seeing traditions protected and shared. Sure beats losing brain cells watching the drivel passed off as entertainment these days. Kirby, your content provides so much pleasure and learning. Thank you!❤

@bluefish2766 9 ай бұрын

Kirby must speak to so many people on his travels, his voice is starting to go a bit as it did in the last London trip. Shows how much he must be trying to do on his visits!

@barafosteelfounder 9 ай бұрын

Kirby, this was a treat mate. It reminded me that I have a 1922 copy of The Old Country, which was a collection of poems, short stories, and essays by the luminaries of English culture. It was edited together and given to lads marching into France and Belgium in 1914, to remind them of home and give them a mental reprieve from the darkness they were living through. This copy is immaculate, bound in England by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, emblazened in gold leaf with beautifull illustrations throughout. As a proud Englishman living in Virginia it is truly one of my prized possessions, and one hundred years later still serves the purpose it was put together for... If only for someone less deserving. Again, thank you.

@user-og2wt3le4j 9 ай бұрын

As a book collector, former librarian, and archivist, I approve. The London has some amazing book stores, including antiquarian book dealers. Dublin also has some great dealers.

@geraldtadlock940 9 ай бұрын

Kirby always delivers with excellent, and well produced, content. His respect for quality, craftsmanship & tradition is not limited to clothing. As such, I look forward to seeing the many directions he will take his channel.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Very kind, Gerald!

@rogerrick7650 9 ай бұрын

Longtime viewer here. Keep up the quality videos!!

@akcland5349 9 ай бұрын

Same! Love these long form videos that act almost like mini-documentaries of the places he visits.

@Sams911 5 ай бұрын

Kirby and I share so many hobbies and interests... if I lived in Dallas I'd insist on a cigar and a fine brandy with him!

@user-og2wt3le4j 9 ай бұрын

Kirby - Closer to your home in the U.S. is Adam Weinberger who sells rare books in New York City. I would recommend him if you are getting into collecting rare books. He has some unusual pieces for sale and is very informed about what is available on the rare book market.

@driezzy 9 ай бұрын

Incredible! Just looked at their website and the most amazing stuff they have

@akcland5349 9 ай бұрын

Love this addition to the content collection. I am more than slightly biased due to my rather large (500+) collection of books. That being said I enjoy seeing the more artisan and collectible side of books since my personal collection is solely academic in nature.

@fit_pappy1240 9 ай бұрын

I was in the printing business for a little over 40 years total....I miss the smell of ink on paper.....worked on many large projects over the years.....I was in charge of security for the last two Harry Potter books.....we printed 21 million copies without a leak of the files.....

@mikewinston8709 9 ай бұрын

Sotheran are completely first class. I’ve been a customer for many years…..🇬🇧

@ronaldpoppe3774 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I missed this book store when we were in London. Must visit next time we go. We have a wonderful book store here in Cincinnati called The Ohio bookstore. Four floors of books and the basement they have a book binding business where they restore old books. London is my favorite city. Best regards Ron

@kakhabertukhashvili9367 9 ай бұрын

Kerby, you're amazing, you work so hard, rare books, I like that, that's the real thing!

@spanishjohn420 9 ай бұрын

great suit that one

@jimdoggydogg 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant episode! Would love to see more like this 🙏

@SunsetWingman 9 ай бұрын

Nice find, would be fun to see a part 2 of more old books and illustrations

@joeschmo5181 9 ай бұрын

I took a book there for appraisal, they were incredibly helpful.

@mikaelalund9107 9 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you Kirby for another episode celebrating history, beautiful! Unfortunately I missed up closed photos from the books you got through. Maybe it was deliberate?! Anyway I enjoyed it very much. Tommy

@Alexander-mj6vx 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this

@danasmith3288 9 ай бұрын

Kirby . . . a homerun! I have been eagerly awaiting this. Looking forward to your introducing fine leather-bound classics on your website.

@jonathan99399 2 ай бұрын

There’s a very clear Harry Potter vibe here. I love it.

@thechairman74 9 ай бұрын

I like reading an e-book as much as the next fellow, but I'm also pretty old school when it comes to books. I still have books from my childhood, although I've lost many as well. That's why I like what Folio Society sells in their ultra premium bound and slipcased line of books. Some titles are obviously much more expensive and exclusive than others, but I've purchased a few of their books including their quite excellent James Bond series. I used to have almost every novel in the old paperbacks, save for The Man With The Golden Gun. I'd definitely recommend checking them out if you're a collector and reader!

@inkland2003 7 ай бұрын

A wonderful episode. Your channel is so classic and desirable!

@gavindadds4414 9 ай бұрын

If I set foot in that place you might not see me for days. You see so many small businesses come and go but these guys are going strong since 1761, incredible. I was thinking, Kirby, take your hat off inside when he realised that himself and whipped it off at 3:47. The hat and suit work perfectly together.

@007EnglishAcademy 9 ай бұрын

Don't forget to check out Peter Harrington books in Mayfair and Chelsea

@truthwisdom 9 ай бұрын

Great Show!

@kennyramsey4555 9 ай бұрын

Lots more to explore here I'm sure. Would be great to see you talk about your favourite books and look at some of the finest literary works. Something that Anthony Bourdain did very well

@ms-hy4fe 9 ай бұрын

great episode

@nanomikj 9 ай бұрын

Interesting Video!

@573998 9 ай бұрын

Dear Kirby; Love the channel. I was wondering if you could show people how wonderful the Christmas Markets in London are for traditional gifts

@BaronDeRothschild 9 ай бұрын

This was amazing Kirby. Really enjoyed this. Rare books are in essence a time machine. It allows one to observe the past through the eyes and worldview of the persons who created it. The challenge with rare books is what happens if you want to actually study the material rather than shelve it? Does using the book diminish its value?

@renatrsr 4 ай бұрын

Video is amazingly made. Is that 24fps?

@thesource3038 9 ай бұрын

Where's the Cuba episode??Waiting for so long for it

@kakhabertukhashvili9367 9 ай бұрын

I'll tell you two books you can find in England or America, these books are new prints but not cheap, the first is- Picasso, cover is made by some fabric; and the other one- Man and his watch, this is about vintage watches. Picasso must be over 200 USD or around, the other one is cheaper but still quite an impressive piece. I shall recommend do some research in post stamps, they are not so expensive nowdays, but very enjoyable for collecting according to the themes of interest.

@FabriceLEQUEUX 2 күн бұрын

BONJOUR M VOUS AVEZ DES BIENS BEAUX LIVRES

@tehjamerz 9 ай бұрын

One day ill bind my own book...

@martinbevan4015 9 ай бұрын

Is that the suit you bought in London from that vintage shop?

@anthonydef3000 9 ай бұрын

KA in Dubai and Abu Dhabi❤

@paultaylor2055 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like you need a little honey and lemon for that throat Kirby!

@ShepProudfoot 9 ай бұрын

Wonder if JD bought the Ninth Gate Book from him.

@user-gh7ld9um9l 9 ай бұрын

(This question is off topic.) I have a $200.00 budget for a suit, where would you recommend I look for a good black, all season suit at this price point? I am interning as a funeral director, and I need to find a black suit I can wear outside in 90-100 degree heat. Any help will be appreciated.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

You’ve come to the right place for suggestions on how best embody the timeless, classic look of a funeral director. For $200, your best bet will be to look on eBay for vintage suits in your size. I would recommend a simple two button suit. But have you considered dark grey instead of black? I would suggest something in 100% wool with no polyester, which will be impossible to find at that price point new.

@user-gh7ld9um9l 9 ай бұрын

@kirbyallison Thank you for your suggestion, I will keep this information in mind. I have considered wearing a dark grey suit, it is slightly more informal than my boss would prefer. Thank you so much for your time, and have a wonderful rest of your day.

@kakhabertukhashvili9367 9 ай бұрын

One more, there is no need to pay super-expensive price for French cognacs, ask Sahakian, that you're interested in the original Armenian and Georgian brandies, Ararat and Sarajishvili, where to buy them. The quality and taste are the highest possible.

@Jomaxp 9 ай бұрын

Hey everyone I just wanna wish you all a good time and a beaut live Oh, and of cause Oh, and of cause I love old books as well. Sadly, most of the new ones are not as beautiful anymore. I would love more new books. to be bound in leather or other high-quality materials instead of paper with paper and paper and glue oh, and I have one Gutenberg print on my wall well, it’s not a print that is made to review from Guttenberg but it’s a print that is made from a Guttenberg machine. Gutenberg press From the Guttenberg museum

@benjaminblakemore9704 9 ай бұрын

You sound ill Kirby?😢

@benjaminblakemore9704 9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry I can't watch this one with you so horse 😢 it makes me sad and is distracting my friend but wow what a beautiful shop. Deserves a second video

@stephendavis9050 5 ай бұрын

🤣 I noticed he avoided saying his slaves...

@bsoroud 9 ай бұрын

were those "homosexual pride" flags in the background? if so that's unfortunate. By the way Kirby, the videos you produce are of truly excellent quality.

@Palestinian_holocaust 9 ай бұрын

NO WHITE GLOVES?? Bare fingers have dirt and acid that will damage books

@Antenox 9 ай бұрын

That's an overblown risk. From the Library of Congress: "Always handle collection materials with clean hands whether wearing gloves or not. Though clean gloves prevent the transfer of natural skin oils to paper, they make page turning difficult and increase clumsiness. Studies have shown that skin oils can affect how paper ages, but some preservation experts prioritize reducing the physical risk from reduced tactility; see "Misperceptions About White Gloves / Fausses idées sur les gants blancs," [PDF: 192 KB / 14 p] from International Preservation News." Proper storage and protecting from tearing are the best ways to preserve an old book.

@akcland5349 9 ай бұрын

@@AntenoxLovely comment! Clear, direct, courteous, with evidence provided to support the claim. I love when people online respond in such a way. Even if it was not a response to me I still learned something new and felt respected (particularly since I had the same thought as individual you responded to😁).