With the gradual relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions, the world of (indoor) book fairs is once again open for business. A trial run at York Racecourse in July, open to exhibitors only, was a great success not only by facilitating much distanced socializing but also affording £250,000 worth of business for the c80 participants. Booksellers like nothing more than buying and selling amongst themselves and a brief one day session at York after 18 months of deprivation proved a much-enjoyed tonic.
   So on September 10th & 11th we will all reconvene for the regular two-day York jamboree and this time our beloved customers will be most welcome. We are at stand 60, just a wall's thickness away from the main entrance in the right-hand hall. As usual please let me know in advance of any books, prints or ephemera which you'd like me to bring along. 'All exhibitors and visitors will be strongly urged to wear masks at all times in the venue.' Social distancing will be maintained and the lay-out provides larger aisles. Full details at yorkbookfair.com.