The bookshops of East Anglia carry the ABA flag into some of the loveliest parts of the country - not many in number, but distinctive and distinguished in what they do. Worthy of a visit from anyone with an interest in antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Among the best bookshops in the country - among the best bookshops in the world.

North and south of Piccadilly in London's West End, the ABA membership includes some of the oldest, most distinguished and finest bookshops in the world. For anyone interested in antiquarian, rare and collectable books, first editions, antique maps and atlases, or anything at all in the field of rare books, these are shops which simply can not be ignored. These are some of the very best bookshops in the world.   

Here are some of the bookshops of London's West End - the largest concentration of bookshops selling antiquarian, rare, collectable and second-hand books anywhere in the British Isles. The West Central postcode area covers the world-famous Bloomsbury, Cecil Court, Charing Cross Road and Covent Garden - and here are some of the best bookshops in the country - some of the best bookshops in the world.

Straying farther afield from London's West End, we find a rich array of potential and possibility for those in search of antiquarian, rare and collectable books in all fields. From Marylebone across to the Portobello Road, through Kensington, Chelsea, Pimlico and Victoria are here are some of the best bookshops in the country - some of the best bookshops in the world. 

Not the most thickly populated part of the country in terms of bookshops selling antiquarian, rare and collectable books, but here - as elsewhere - our bookshops in the Midlands are among the best bookshops in the British Isles - among the best in the world.

There is real pleasure in visiting our shops in the north of England. York of course has long been a bastion of the world of books, but you will find antiquarian, rare and collectable books much further afield. Books to suit all tastes and all pockets - and books in plenty. Some of the best bookshops in the British Isles - some of the best bookshops in the world.

North of the border - a long tradition of books, publishing, book-collecting and booklore.  And rich pickings too in antiquarian, rare and collectable books for those who know where to look. Here are our ABA approved Scottish bookshops - some of the best bookshops in the British Isles - some of the best bookshops in the world.

Our bookshops in the South East corner of of England (Essex, Kent and Sussex) are as rich and as varied as those elsewhere. For the collector of rare books, first editions, fine bindings, antiquarian and modern, the academic, scholarly or simply second-hand there is plenty of choice. All our members abide by the ABA's stringent Code - and here are some of the best bookshops in the British Isles - some of the best bookshops in the world.

Amid the warm, folding hills of the West Country are some outstanding bookshops, selling antiquarian, rare and fine books to the highest of ABA standards. It is only in a bookshop that you can first touch, feel and fall in love with the book as physical object. We have some of the best bookshops in the British Isles - and some of the best bookshops in the world.

Winding its way downriver towards London, the Thames links some of our most attractive towns - and some of our most attractive bookshops. Here's a guide for anyone interested in antiquarian, rare, collectable or simply second-hand books. Some of the best bookshops in the country - some of the best bookshops in the world.

Not as many bookshops as one might expect in such a traditional seat of culture and learning - but here, from the border town of Hay-on-Wye across to the seaside delights of Llandudno, are three hidden gems. Among the best bookshops in the British Isles - among the best bookshops in the world. 

The ABA also has many members based outside the United Kingdom - and here are some of our bookshops from around the world - from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the USA and the English-speaking world, to Italy, Spain, Portugal and elsewhere - some of the finest bookshops in the world.