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Jarndyce

Book store

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I love coming here when I'm in London. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, willing to work within your price points (without making you feel terrible if you can't buy a book that's worth the cost of your mortgage) and take the time to look into your query. They were willing to share advice on... People often mention books, book,


Address

46 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3PA, United Kingdom

Website

www.jarndyce.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7631 4220

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (30 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11β€―am to 5:30β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 11β€―am to 5:30β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 11β€―am to 5:30β€―pm
  • Thursday: 11β€―am to 5:30β€―pm
  • Friday: 11β€―am to 5:30β€―pm

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  • 5/5 Monica C. 5 years ago on Google
    I love coming here when I'm in London. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, willing to work within your price points (without making you feel terrible if you can't buy a book that's worth the cost of your mortgage) and take the time to look into your query. They were willing to share advice on what other sellers might carry titles under my area of interest. Great selection overall, especially on Dickens. Left with another nice addition to my collection. The pages and bindings in the books that I looked at were all tight and well kept. I'm looking forward to coming back.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Angela W. 7 years ago on Google
    Great selection and extremely knowledgable and pleasant staff. There are many affordable titles and some interesting prints. The staff really know their stuff and if they don't have what you're looking for they probably know who in London does. Great to see such passion for books!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mike P. 2 years ago on Google
    I purchased a 200+ year old autographed letter signed (ALS) from Jarndyce. The process was smooth and the staff member (Alice) who served me was very courteous and professional. I am thrilled with my purchase, and I cannot give them enough praise. Alas, Google limits me to only five stars maximum.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 June E. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Wonderful. Very Fast shipping from England, incredibly well wrapped. Received before estimated date. I am so pleased, Great product, Great carefully wrapped item. A+ Will buy again!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 lisa b. 4 years ago on Google
    what a fantastic bookshop! my partner found a very old book on cardtricks that was reasonably priced and beautifully bound. I bought a cultural history of the bathroom from 1960 that was extremely well priced and fascinating. great service, that lovely old book smell, and they also have a range of hilarious greeting cards featuring the covers of peculiar esoteric book titles.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 4 years ago on Google
    This bookstore is absolutely a must go for every person who loves reading. It is very well organized and you have a very wide choice of different topics. It is cozy and very friendly as you can sit and read in silence without being disturbed. They have very old and unique books. I fell in love with this antiquariate.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hayley J. 7 years ago on Google
    This book shop is for more serious collectors than I, with deeper pockets too! There's some really old stuff for sale here. The smell was fantastic and the gentleman serving was pleasant and helpful. He gave us information about other rare book shops in London, those who might stock the more recent publications that we sought. I recommend the line of in house greeting cards on offer for sale, all featuring imagery from covers of unusual vintage books that have been through their shelves. Future visits await.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dylan H. 1 year ago on Google
    I have purchased several books here. Would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 κΆŒλ―Όν™” 3 years ago on Google
    This bookstore was very good, the books, people everything was very nice

  • 5/5 Georgios P. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice Dickensian-looking shop, for antiquarian books !

  • 5/5 Russell P. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place. When wonderful service. An experience in the literary heaven.

  • 3/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    Limited collection and a far cry from their heyday in the 80s.

  • 5/5 SMD F. 2 months ago on Google New
    Charming, packed with interesting editions, and like taking a step back in time.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ In-store pick-up
    • βœ“οΈ In-store shopping

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