A guide for all those who work in or around the antique trade, whether they be buyer, seller or supplier of allied services. The shape of the trade changes annually. New faces appear - old ones disappear. This book should help the reader plan buying journeys with confidence. Of the 7,000 establishments that are listed, well over half of the entries change from one year to the next and over 1,000 dealers open or close. The "Guide" is easy to use. Information is arranged by area. London is divided by postal districts while the rest of the country is split alphabetically into counties then towns or villages. In-depth information about each shop contains the address and telephone number, date established, opening hours, type of stock and price range, details of location, where to park, name of proprietor and membership of trade associations. The "Guide" also contains information on auctioneers, packers and shippers, a specialist dealers' index as well as a section on services to the antiques trade.
