Burts were until their demise in the 1970s, something of a Kirkcaldy institution. A number of our regulars have memories of buying their first titles there. To all intents and purposes, it was a fairly austere institution, but not uncommercial or unwelcoming. One customer, S., remembers parking up for hours reading books without so much as a murmur of disapproval from the staff.The above 'Advice Card' gives an ideas of their classier side. A customer who had ordered a title was notified of its arrival at the shop by an 'advice card'.
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From JAMES BURT, Bookseller & Stationer
Tel. 3489 184-186 High Street, Kirkcaldy
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Order No. ... Date 10/12/58[55?]
With reference to your order for Landfall at Sunset
18/-
I would advise you that this is now available. Kindly collect at your earliest
convenience. JAMES BURT.
THIS ADVICE CARD TO BE PRODUCED WHEN MAKING ENQUIRIES REGARDING
THE ABOVE.
[verso]
If undelivered please retun to senter.
PRINTED PAPER
KIRKCALDY
10 DEC
1955
FIFE
Mr J. Reid
1 Southerton Cres
Kirkcaldy
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