Linking up the Secondhand Book trade

Whilst the PBFA is the largest trade association and the largest provider of quality book fairs in the UK, it is just one part of the secondhand book trade. This trade is a closely knit community and below are links to other book related sites which you may like to visit.

Antiquarian Book and related organisations

Antiquarian Booksellers Association - our sister trade association www.aba.org.uk
Fine Press Book Association www.fpba.com
Ephemera Society www.ephemera-society.org.uk

Etc Fairs www.etcfair.co.uk

Online information www.inprint.co.uk - an extensive site with book fair information, a searchable directory of shops (with comments from visitors - well worth a browse) and much more. A very useful resource.

The Campaign for Real Books

Offers members a discount on purchases from participating booksellers http://www.campaignforrealbooks.org/

Book trade journals, magazines and directories

Sheppards Directories www.sheppardsconfidential.com

Buying books on the internet

Books at PBFA www.booksatpbfa.com - carries listings from approved, professional sellers only; many items for sale are exclusively listed here.

PBFA Premier fair websites also usually list some items which can be purchased direct from the dealer. Please see the Premier Fairs page for websites.

National Libraries

British Library www.bl.uk
National Library of Scotland www.nls.uk
National Library of Wales www.llgc.org.uk