40 years at the forefront of the historical autograph and manuscript trade
“The world's leading expert in Royal manuscript material — trusted by collectors and institutions on every continent.”
Sophie Dupré began her career in publishing before discovering her passion for autograph letters and historical manuscripts. After leading the autograph department at the celebrated Francis Edwards Ltd in London, she established her own business in Wiltshire in 1983.
Over more than 40 years, Sophie has built an international reputation as one of the foremost dealers in Royal documents, signed photographs, autograph letters and literary manuscripts. Her customers include private collectors, museums, libraries and institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
She is recognised as the world's leading specialist in British and European Royal manuscript material, with an unparalleled depth of knowledge and an extraordinary network of sources built over four decades.
She exhibits at the Annual Antiquarian Booksellers' Association bookfair in London and is a member of:
Sophie appears regularly as a specialist expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, bringing her extraordinary depth of knowledge to millions of viewers and helping owners understand the value and history of their documents and manuscripts.