Harrogate PBFA Book Fair
Every year in March we exhibit at the P.B.F.A. bookfair in Harrogate, it would be silly not to as it’s only 18 miles away from us in York. A two day affair, actually three if you include the set-up afternoon and (for the last two years) coming the week immediately after the New York Antiquarian Book Fair it makes for a relatively chilled out event and a good opportunity to catch up with the local trade and collectors. This year was no different; we bought a few books, sold a few books, an evening meal and laughs with friends and colleagues. The morning after: an early start, still jet-lagged, a blizzard and weather warnings across the country. A much slower day as only the brave ventured out and then two hours before the end of the bookfair…
Fine gentleman: “How much for the whole stand?”
Grumpy bookseller: “Ummm?”
Fine gentleman: “You have 30 seconds to decide”
Grumpy bookseller: “ok ££££”
Fine gentleman: “done!”
bookseller: “oh! I’ll help you pack”