Ken Spelman Rare Books Ltd Avis 76

If you love books you'll love Ken Spelman Rare Books, simple as that.

The book, now out of print, is better than I expected for a second hand book – it is a perfect copy in fact – and its price was very good, too. And I received it very promptly despite the current situation. Many thanks indeed for your excellent service and I will strongly recommend you.

Excellent online catalogues, fair prices, with well selected stock. A traditional bookshop which has kept place with the times.

Good selection of cards. Thank you.

A book lovers sanctuary ; spent many lunchtimes browsing and buying ; a large part of my book collection is the result of being unable to resist

Tony Fothergill is a superb dealer invariably finding unusual collectable books, fresh to market, in good condition and always fairly priced. He offers practical advice and ideas when selling books for me, and is extremely helpful when selling to me. He's a sterling member of the antiquarian book trade.

Very pompt in responding to my order. And got it right!

The cards arrived on time but one phone call, and I would have given 5 stars but two emails relating to a book I should have liked to buy from your monthly selections failed to elicit a response.

Very prompt service and exactly what I was looking for.

I received a supply of attractive greetings cards promptly. Just what I wanted!

One of my favourite bookshops in York. And I have bought things online too which has always been a completely reliable and straightforward process

Outstanding and one of the best booksellers in the country. The catalogues are meticulously well researched and informative enough to be collector's items in their own right. I once acquired a biography of an eighteenth century dramatist, only ever having seen previous copy in the British Museum Library. World class and friendly at the same time. What could be better?

I've been going to Ken Spelman's since the 1950s when I was taken there by my father. It has always been a fascinating and beautiful shop with knowledgeable and friendly staff. And there has always been a terrific selection of books at reasonable prices. I'm an architectural historian and have bought lots of items over the years.
For those who enjoy antiquarian and second hand bookshops, I can guarantee you will very much enjoy a trip to Spelman's! It really is something of an institution.

Gorgeous bookshop with a great selection and very friendly staff. Well worth a visit!

A Wonderful shop to browse and seek for treasures. York has several fine bookshops and this is one of the best . I particularly enjoyed the History section and the Modern First Editions. I live in Jersey in the Channel Islands and hope to revisit some time next year.

Prices are fair, correspondence friendly, delivery prompt.

Always reliable, efficient service.

One of the most knowledgable dealers in antiquarian books and manuscripts in the UK. Impeccable research makes buying without viewing safe, you will get what Tony and his team has told you you will get

My favourite secondhand book shop in the region. I have always had positive experiences: great books, good selection, helpful and friendly staff.

One of the best traditional secondhand bookshops in the country.