Skip to content
The Antiquarian Book Company

The Antiquarian Book Company

Book collecting, book selling and book buying!

  • Home
  • About Me
  • A New Look at Old Books
  • Bibliomysteries
  • Books in Sussex
  • Publishers’ Bindings
  • Book Fairs
  • I need to buy stock for the 2026 book fairs, so please contact 07769 318895 or jeremy@antiquarianbookcompany.com for an an appointment.

Archives: Books

  • Estra Clark's 1947 map of York.

    The 2025 Book Fairs Begin – I’m On The Road!

    The 2025 P.B.F.A book fairs have begun, and there’s a clue in the map: I’m away at York until the 13th at a huge fair at the racecourse. This lovely pictorial map is by Estra Clarke, by the way, and…

    Read more... [divider_flat]
  • Books I have bought recently.

    Books, maps, ephemera and more needed urgently – can you help?

    The seasons change, but book fair season never seems to end! I have had one practically every weekend since September, including the Brighton fair last Saturday the 26th October. Next week I’m back in London for the ETC Bloomsbury Fair,…

    Read more... [divider_flat]
  • Flyers are also free tickets!

    Free Tickets to the Brighton book fair!

    This is just a short post to let you know the flyers have arrived and soon I’ll be putting them in the shops all around town. Each one is a free ticket and you can also find a free ticket…

    Read more... [divider_flat]
  • Books

    The 2024 Brighton Book Fair is approaching – and I need to buy books!

    Great news for book lovers – the Brighton Book Fair returns to the main hall of Brighton Racecourse on Saturday October 26th. This is our fourth year there and as the manager I’m really looking forward to meeting my fellow…

    Read more... [divider_flat]
  • A selection of books.

    Busy Buying Books

    I have been very busy with book fairs which I’m thoroughly enjoying at the moment. I have three in July so I need new stock now just as much as ever. Please get in touch if you have any old…

    Read more... [divider_flat]
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page3 Page4 Page5 … Page22 Next →

Latest posts

  • Baxter colour print of the Lewes Avalanche

    The Lewes Avalanche of 1836, Colour Printed by George Baxter.

    9th December 2020

    On the 27th December 1836 a huge wall of snow slipped off the Cliffe above Lewes, killing eight people. This unusual event was portrayed by local printer and inventor George Baxter in the image here. At first glance it does…

  • The Man Who Missed The Sixties

    From Monk To Punk: The Man Who Missed The Sixties.

    10th November 2020

    Last week I mentioned being out and about again, ‘meeting all sorts of interesting people.’ No sooner had I typed the words than the phone rang and I found myself speaking to one of the most interesting people on the…

  • A map showing Brighton with three piers!

    Brighton Lockdown Quiz: When Did Brighton Have Three Piers?

    1st November 2020

    Firstly, I’m sorry not have posted anything for a while. The truth is I have been very busy, out and about meeting all sorts of lovely people and buying some great books too. The first lockdown led to a lot…

  • Brighton Women Swimming Against The Tide

    Swimming Against The Tide: 19th Century Brighton Women.

    1st August 2020

    This little pamphlet was issued in 1987 by Brighton Council’s Women Committee ‘as a contribution to Taking Liberties Week.’ Put together by Helen Rees, it has wonderful images of wonderful women who fought against the patriarchal establishment in Brighton and…

  • Theme of The Crimes

    The Theme Of The Crime; or, Antiques, Books and Collections.

    25th July 2020

    The Antiques Trade Gazette recently issued a ‘book special’ number to coincide with the London Book Fairs. There were, of course, no real book fairs this year but the PBFA and some other organisations ran ‘Virtual Fairs.’ The magazine (the…

PreviousNext

All posts >
© 2026 The Antiquarian Book Company • Built with GeneratePress