Bona Ventura

Chelsea · London

John Sandoe Books

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An independent founded in 1957 in 18th-century premises off the King's Road, with over 30,000 titles stacked to the ceiling. Staff know their regulars and stock privately printed books you will not find elsewhere.

Address
10 Blacklands Terrace, London SW3 2SR
Hours
Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30; Sun 11:00-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Book prices
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Before Christmas look for its specially commissioned short stories, published by its own Cuckoo Press.

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