Sale of used books on the rise

Old books are becoming increasingly popular among readers due to a number of factors, including reasonable prices, the desire for authenticity, and the perceived value of older editions.

Secondhand bookstores are specialised in selling rare books which carry a wide range of old books, first editions, limited editions, and other rare or hard-to-find titles.

A customer, Saeed Ahmed, told APP that old bookshops can be a great place for book collectors to find rare or hard-to-find titles, as well as for people who are looking for an affordable way to build their personal library. "Many old bookshops also carry other types of antique items, such as maps, prints, and other collectibles which make them a destination for collectors of all kinds."

Sara Aftab, a student, said that many old bookshops buy books from the public and that it becomes a good way for people to sell the old books that they no longer want and make some extra money to trade for other books. She added old bookshops are a great resource for anyone interested in collecting or reading old books. She said old bookshops offer a wide range of titles at affordable prices and provide a unique shopping experience for book lovers and collectors.

The owner of the old bookshop at F-10 Markaz, Nadeem Iqbal said that they purchase used books at the quarter price and resell them at half price.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 18^th, 2023.Sale of used books
on the rise