Rare & Antiquarian Booksellers · Nigeria · United Kingdom · United States
Specialists in rare & antiquarian African literature — including signed first editions of classic and contemporary African literary works. If it's not listed, request it.
Rare & Antiquarian Booksellers · Nigeria · United Kingdom · United States
Specialists in rare & antiquarian African literature — including signed first editions of classic and contemporary African literary works. If it's not listed, request it.
Rare, antiquarian & collectible items — books, manuscripts, artwork, periodicals and more, including signed first editions of classic and contemporary African literary works. Can't find what you're looking for? Request it →
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Baroka's Books LLC is a rare and antiquarian bookseller operating across Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States. We specialise in signed first editions and rare volumes of classic and contemporary African literary works — seeking out items of genuine distinction and connecting them with readers, collectors and institutions who will cherish them.
Museum of Modern Art, New York · The British Library, London · Peter Harrington, London · Emory University, Atlanta · Forum Auctions, London · and private collectors worldwide
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The proprietor of Baroka's Books is an African literature and manuscript enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the collection, facilitation, and scholarly research of African literatures, letters, and rare printed materials. Working across Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States, and with an established network spanning London, Atlanta, New York and beyond, Baroka's Books brings specialist knowledge and personal passion to every volume it handles.
Worldwide shipping — we ship to all countries. All books are carefully packaged in archival tissue, board-backed envelopes or rigid boxes depending on the value and fragility of the item.
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on destination and item weight. Approximate rates:
All orders over $500 are shipped with full insurance and require a signature on delivery.
Delivery times: USA 3–7 days · UK & Europe 7–14 days · International 10–21 days. Tracking is provided on all orders.
All items are described to the best of our ability using standard antiquarian bookselling condition terminology (Fine, Very Good, Good). We stand behind our descriptions.
Returns: If an item is materially not as described, we will accept a return within 14 days of receipt for a full refund including return postage. Please contact us at info@barokasbooks.com before returning any item.
We do not accept returns for items correctly described, or where the buyer has changed their mind.
We accept payment via Stripe (all major credit and debit cards) and PayPal. All transactions are encrypted and processed securely. We do not store card details.
For institutional purchases or invoiced orders, please contact us directly at info@barokasbooks.com.
We collect only the information necessary to process your order (name, email, shipping address). We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Your email may be used to send order confirmations and occasional updates about new acquisitions — you may unsubscribe at any time.
Baroka's Books welcomes enquiries from libraries, universities, museums, auction houses and the book trade. We are experienced in supplying material to institutional clients and can provide condition reports, high-resolution images, and invoiced billing. Please contact us at info@barokasbooks.com.