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This is an essential reference source for all dealers and collectors. This second edition has over 430 pages of revised and expanded information. Full business details are included for 1,235 dealers from across the British Isles, enabling anyone to locate where they can add to their collection, from ceramics to walking sticks. The Speciality Index now covers more than 300 classifications of 'New' and Old or Antique items. The specialities listed in this directory range from the very popular Ceramics and Teddy Bears to Bakelite, Handbells and Toby Jugs. Under each subject heading dealers who stock that subject are listed with the page reference for their full entry. Geographical Section -- The main section of the directory lists dealers alphabetically by county and town. As well as name, address and contact numbers, entries include details of the type of premises occupied, when stock may be viewed, size of stock, speciality subjects, general price range, which credit cards are accepted, whether catalogues are issued and to which trade organisations the business is a member. Business, E-Mail and Proprietor Indexes -- There are indexes by business name, E-mail address and proprietor's name which refer the user to the main text entry where full business details can be found. Bibliography of Related Titles -- The preliminary pages give details of Auctioneers, Fair Organisers, Associations and Periodicals, as well as a bibliography of titles which will be of interest to dealers and collectors.