Important Information

The next book fair is ILKLEY on Fri 25th & Sat 26th July (click here).

The July Online Book Fair  is now open - click
here.

Celebrating 50 years of book fairs 
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T L Dallas, Specialist Books & Collectables Insurance Broker

Specialist books and collectables insurance broker, T L Dallas, which supplies insurance policies that are approved by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA), joins our blog this month, with its own story.

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The History of Isabella Beeton and Her Book of Household Management

Since its first publication 1861, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management has been a staple of homes across the country. This article looks back at Isabella Beeton's life and the impact her pivotal book has had on PBFA member, Fiona Edwards.

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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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PBFA Book Valuers

We are pleased to be able to supply a reputable list of PBFA book valuers some of whom specialise in Probate and Insurance valuations....

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Start Collecting Books!

We welcome the return of our booklet to help those who wish to start collecting books. This booklet will tell you where to start,...

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PBFA Canvas Bags

Our PBFA canvas bags are a lovely addition for any book lover. Great for carrying all those books that you purchase from our fairs. ...

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Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

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