John Sandoe Books is a long-running independent Chelsea bookshop with roughly 30,000 titles across the humanities, combining new books, a deep backlist and selected second-hand stock with mail order and subscriptions.
Quick facts
- Best for: Serious general browsing across literature and the humanities, Readers seeking thoughtful backlist and selected second-hand books
- Known for: Dense, carefully chosen stock across the humanities, new books and selected second-hand titles
- Phone: +44 20 7589 9473
- Email: [email protected]
Why it ranks
John Sandoe stands out in Chelsea for an official stock figure of about 30,000 titles, a humanities-heavy selection, and a verified ability to source both new and second-hand books beyond what is listed online.
Location and links
- Address: 10-12 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3 2SR
- Official website
- Call
Service area and category
- City: London
- Region: England
- Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Independent bookshop
Editorial summary
John Sandoe Books is a long-running independent Chelsea bookshop with roughly 30,000 titles across the humanities, combining new books, a deep backlist and selected second-hand stock with mail order and subscriptions.