Dealers

Marc and Marcia Harrison transported their own stock from their home in the Netherlands to the Chelsea Rare Books Fair in May, trialling the system they expect to use frequently in the future and hoping to demonstrate the process for their fellow book dealers.

Edinburgh firm Georgian Antiques has bought the brand of Whytock & Reid, one of the most famous names in Scottish cabinetmaking.

The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association hosts more events in this sector than any other organiser.

This Victorian ‘Language of Flowers’ fan was published by Robert Canton c.1875 and is on offer at The Ephemera Society Summer Fair.

Jackie Edwards of ACVR Events is getting even busier with the antiques, brocantes and art markets she runs across southern England: nine at the last count.

Karen Stuckey is back with an impressive array of dealers at the Saturday, June 4, outing of her Wanstead Vintage Fair.

Seldom does the stereotypical image of the rare book specialist fit the current generation of dealers and auctioneers. Members of the 21st century book trade come from all walks of life with their interests and areas of specialisation just as varied. ATG speaks to five members of the trade to discover their route into rare books.

A fair featuring books, posters, photographs, pictures and records covering Surrealism, counter culture and underground movements will take place in Paris this summer.

Exhibition devoted to skilled ‘old-fashioned’ painter reveals a particular interest in horses

Event launched at end of last year a goal kick away from the stadium is gaining many fans

A 1645 etching of an African boy by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77) is part of a collection of more than 200 works by the Bohemian artist on offer from Daniel Crouch Rare Books at the London Original Print Fair (LOPF).

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Dealer Tim Bryars previews this year’s London Map Fair with an eye on current collecting trends

Marcus Salter runs Cheeky Highlander in Inverness, dealing in antique furniture and art.

But Brexit red tape is the talk of the trade as favourite fair returns to Old Town Hall

Crowds descend on first event under new ownership in Welsh town

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair in Battersea Park is well known for selling garden items.

Among the stand-out items at 'The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair' are two Regency glass crown scent bottles made for the coronation of King George IV.