Jonkers Rare Books Reviews 17

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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  1. Rare Book Store
  2. Art & Antiques
  3. Book Store

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Jonkers Rare Books is one of leading dealers in rare books, manuscripts and original illustrations. Established for 30 years.


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

17 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted with the book

Delighted with the book, which was exactly as described, and arrived the next day. Expertly packed and great communication throughout. I have dealt with Jonkers for over 20 years and never been disappointed.

April 14, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

I ordered a book online to be shipped international. Ordering was easy, communication about status and follow up was excellent, shipping was quick, the book arrived undamaged and exactly as described. Could not have been a better experience.

April 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasure to do business with...

Had a really good experience with Jonkers, great communication, clarity of transaction, speedy delivery and item exactly as described. Very happy customer indeed, here. Special thanks to Freya for looking after me.

March 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

A great website, easy to navigate and to order. Good communications and a fast delivery. The books I have received were very well packed and exactly as described. A satisfied customer!

March 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Service

Brilliant experience, order came through very quickly and well packaged. Order was great condition just as stated. Will definitely buy from Jonkers again.

February 4, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Black Beauty is home.....

Swift and efficient service as usual from this excellent book shop. Initial enquiry by phone answered in a moment, and purchase completed. 'Black Beauty' (wonderful edition) was here just two days later. Much appreciated

December 4, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

I just want to thank Christiaan for all his efforts in sending our purchase out so promptly and for his excellent customer service.sadly a very rare event these days!

August 21, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE CLYDE River and Firth. Painted by Mary Y. and J. Young Hunter and Described by Neil Munro

The book was very carefully packed and arrived just in time for me to give it to the 91-year-old granddaughter of the illustrators. She left the next day with her family to retrace her grandparents’ footsteps along the Clyde and visit the places they painted for the book. Her grandfather had signed this special edition, I was so lucky to find it! It’s a sentimental treasure, very beautiful, and in the good condition described on the website. I am completely happy with Jonkers.

August 14, 2025
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Reply from Jonkers Rare Books

Thank you for the review Elizabeth, but mostly thank you for the wonderful update on where the book is now. We hope it brings a great deal of pleasure.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Over priced books…

A member of my family purchased a book from this firm 10 years ago, the book was sold to them with a huge mark up at £250. Jonker’s still have a copy of that book in store at a value of £150. In discussion with them when asked if they wanted to buy the book back, they said not to say how much was paid for the book originally. This is because the book is worth £40, I feel my family member was taken advantage of by Jonker Book shop. Check the price elsewhere before you buy from this establishment.

August 5, 2025
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Reply from Jonkers Rare Books

All our books are carefully priced to represent fair value in the context of the current market. However, the value of rare books can vary dramatically depending on their condition. I understand you were upset when we declined to buy your copy, but we did offer to contact you about buying it when we had sold our current copy. I am pleased to say that your book is worth a great deal more than £40.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend them highly enough

Ordered two books to be shipped to the USA. Customer service absolutely outstanding. Books were shipped very quickly and very securely and beautifully packaged. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

November 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended bookseller

I found Tom professional & friendly to deal with as I enter the world of book collecting.

The book I initially purchased was already sold but the website couldn’t be updated in time.

Tom took the time to call & email me to let me know he may have another copy coming in.

Very quickly I received details of the new book & it was definitely a case of what is meant to be as the copy I bought was a crisper copy in my opinion!

I am confident I can go back & I will get what is being described.

December 20, 2021
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