Books

Rare literary classics guide: how to judge a first edition and how to build a collection

A collection of children's annuals

Instant expert: Collectable vintage children’s annuals

Exterior of Potterton Books

Second-hand bookshops: 8 of the best

Book lovers enjoying the evening sun at Hay Festival. Credit: Finn Beales

Where to go antiques hunting in Hay-on-Wye

An array of potential collectables

Hidden attic treasures: what to save and sell

An image of a collection of ladybird books, including one on British birds

How to collect vintage Ladybird books