Besleys Books

20/12/2020

Not only do we have numerous fabulous books on our website, but we are now selling some lovely mounted artwork by Peter Collins.

01/03/2020

Unfortunately Besleys Books is closing it’s shop on Saturday 14th March. We will still be trading online and continuing with book fairs.

50% off sale starts tomorrow for our closing down sale! Antiquarian books are 25% off. Please pop in to grab a bargain and help us clear our shop stock.

Thanks for all your support!

23/12/2019

Our Christmas Opening Times:

Monday 23rd Dec - 9:30am - 5pm
Christmas Eve - 9:30am - 4pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Friday 27th Dec - 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 28th Dec - 9:30am - 5pm
Monday 30th Dec - 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 31st Dec - 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 1st Jan - CLOSED

14/12/2019

Besleys Books Christmas do! Quality over quantity here! 😃

11/07/2019

07/06/2019

Final day at London Book Fair

20/05/2019

Our next book fair coming up is PBFA London Antiquarian Book Fair on Thursday 6th June, 12:00-19:00 and Friday 7th June, 10:00-19:00. At the ILEC Conference Centre, Ibis London Earls Court, 47 Lillie Road, SW6 1UD.

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One of our largest premier antiquarian book fairs featuring more than 100 UK and International booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera, collector items and more to suit all pockets!  There will be a range of specialisms, from Modern 1st Editions, Children’s Literature, Histo...

28/01/2019

Not long until the Cambridge Book Fair. Come into Besleys to get your complimentary ticket for two!

07/01/2019

York New Year Book Fair this Saturday 12th January ! 📚

10am - 4:30pm

The Knavesmire Suite, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX

01/12/2018

Today is the Bloomsbury Christmas PBFA book fair at the holiday inn hotel near Russell Square Tube, London. Go and have a look! 10:30am - 4:30pm.