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Vigo’s Rare Book Fair Sees Brisk Sales of Vintage Volumes and Facsimiles

Collectors are gravitating toward the fair’s varied offerings alongside facsimiles that boast improved durability

Overview

  • The fair opened on July 18 at Vigo’s Alameda de la Praza de Compostela and runs through August 3 with 13 specialized booksellers showcasing titles across more than 90 meters of stalls.
  • Stallholders report brisk sales of out-of-print titles and classics like George Orwell’s “1984” selling strongly to both new and longtime readers.
  • Visitors laud the fair’s genre-spanning selection, which ranges from children’s literature and classic comics to treasury volumes and rare editions.
  • Modern reproductions printed in China have received praise for their enhanced durability and craftsmanship compared to earlier Spanish prints.
  • At the midway point, the Alameda has become a nostalgic literary hub as collectors seek to complete personal collections and revisit past favorite reads.