Memories of the first York Book Fair, 3rd - 5th October 1974
Memories of the first York Book Fair, 3rd - 5th October 1974
By Peter Miller, Hon. Member



We didn’t quite realise then what a significant event we had all been a part of. From this early success the PBFA grew in the 1970s to over 750 members. Book Fairs sprang up all over the country introducing the sleepy provincial trade to a new generation of hungry booksellers. They were hungry but also good humoured. I was struck by the many acts of generosity and the cooperative nature of the organisation which was apparent from the start. This spirit of mutual aid was informed by Gerry Mosdell’s example.

Signed books: part signature, part story
Signed books have long held a special place in the world of second-hand and antiquarian bookselling. For some collectors, they offer a tangible link to a favourite writer; for others, they’re a savvy investment. But how do you know what’s worth buying — and how do you avoid the fakes?
Birth of an emblem: Our cat is 40 this year!
by Jeremy Carson, The Antiquarian Book Company
A Life in Children's Books
Sarah Key of the Haunted Bookshop in Cambridge, reveals the inspiration behind her love of children's books and how it was 'written in the stars' for her to become a bookseller.
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