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Edinburgh Book Fair - Rare and Collectable Books

Scotland's largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the Edinburgh Book Fair, returns on 28th and 29th March in a stunning new venue for 2025!

Edinburgh Book Fair - Rare and Collectable Books

About Edinburgh Book Fair - Rare and Collectable Books

The Edinburgh Book Fair is set to return this March, offering a unique opportunity for book lovers,collectors, and enthusiasts to explore selections from over 40 dealers.

From beloved childhood classics and firsts editions to a treasure trove of pamphlets, prints, and postcards, the items on sale cater to a range of interests and budgets, whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or a curious browser. Material relating to Edinburgh and Scotland will be well represented, alongside an impressive array of other unexpected items waiting to be found.

The Edinburgh Book Fair will be opened this year by renowned Scottish crime writer Sir Ian Rankin.

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