Old, rare, modern & out-of-print books
We sell second-hand and antiquarian books for the collector, dealer or casual reader. The books can be of any age.
Art, childrens, cookery, gardening, natural history, travel, topography, military, history and transport are just some of the subjects we cover. We do not specialise in any one subject but try to satisfy most tastes, not just in books, but also maps, old postcards, ephemera and prints.
Our total stock is in excess of 20,000 books so if you can't find the title you’re looking for online, please of your requirements.
Search and buy our books online at UKBookworld
The internet stock is kept separate from the book fair stock, minimising the risk of disappointment that a book spotted on our website has already been sold.
By searching the website it is possible to select and purchase from over 5,000 titles currently available. New titles are continually being added to our online stock. We can post a book to almost anywhere in the world. This is a great way of sending a unique gift to someone far away. Purchases can be made securely using most credit cards or PayPal.
Recent Customer Comments
“Thank you for your excellent service.” - JM.
“It's hard to believe this book is second hand, it's in such fantastic condition. We're thrilled, many thanks!” - Mrs D.J.W.
Book Fairs
For those who like to handle and see what they are purchasing we will continue to organise the successful book fairs at Gerrards Cross, as well as exhibiting at specialist fairs and events.
The Blakeney book fairs, which take place throughout the year, have now become established North Norfolk events where we are able to provide a wide range of books, maps, prints and postcards for the collector, dealer or casual reader.
Read more about book fairs and other events...
BOOKS TO SELL?
Do you have unwanted books (old or modern, hardback or paperback) you wish to dispose of? Are you clearing a house containing books? We would be pleased to make a fair offer for them, from single items to large collections. We also buy maps and old postcards.
David, Ann ...and Tess
Selling second-hand and antiquarian books is a full time business for David and partner, Ann - hindered at times by their border collie, Tess.
David Ford Books started in 1982 in Tring, Hertfordshire and moved to Cley-next-the-Sea on the beautiful North Norfolk coast in 2007.
We are members of the PBFA
(the Provincial Book Fairs Association).
The Gillmark Gallery
After 14 years we have sadly decided to close our retail outlet at the Gillmark Gallery. The gallery remains in operation, selling antiquarian maps and prints.
We will continue to supply cartographic and related books to the gallery, and David will still be making his regular buying trips to the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas.
