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Frome Book Fair returns to the Silk Mill

August 27, 2019
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FROME Book Fair returns for the second time this year on 28th September with 16 book sellers offering quality second hand, antiquarian books and ephemeral items. 

Organiser Peter and Thais from The Frome Bookshop say they hope the fair will help raise the profile of second hand and collectable books in Frome and surrounding areas. 

“We are one of the newest book fairs in the country and, bringing together some of the leading antiquarian book dealers in the South West, our aim is to be a successful addition to Frome’s busy calendar and become a destination to bibliophiles from all over the UK.  We carefully invite dealers that can bring a selection of books that appeal to both the enthusiastic collector and those that are just being introduced to the wonderful world of old books”. 

The fair is at The Silk Mill on Saturday, 28th September, ​10.00 am – 4.00 pm. For more details, visit www.fromebookfair.co.uk or call into The Frome Bookshop, 18 King Street, call 01373 473964

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