Cheltenham Rare Books
First editions and rare books on Imperial Square
About Cheltenham Rare Books
Cheltenham Rare Books is a bookshop at 12 Imperial Square in the town centre. Mark Skipper founded it nearly 40 years ago, and it deals in first editions and fine and rare books, with condition at the heart of its stock. It has 5 from 194 Google reviews. Collections cover fiction, poetry, plays,...
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