Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. We also issued catalogs and exhibited at book fairs right from the start, and set up our first web site over fifteen years ago.
Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Since 1950, we have sold a diverse and quality selection of new, gentlyused, and rare books to book lovers and collectors from all over. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. To facilitate and encourage participation, fine books pulls together information about the book fairs, auctions, events, exhibits, and more available to those who would like to join in the fun during each rare book week.
Books, prints, manuscripts, maps, photographs, posters, printed ephemera and book related items. Ilab pop up book fairs on unesco world book and copyright day 2015. Teri osborn graduated with a masters of library science from indiana university in 2005, having specialized in rare books. Watch coverage of the sacramento antiquarian book fair. Take just a couple of minutes to look at this video. Apr 22, 2015 popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the globe this thursday, antiquarian book fairs will spring up in locations the world over from a woolshed in the australian bush to the. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera, and out of print books. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. The sydney rare book fair is just around the corner.
These include events organized by members of the andrew w. Aug 31, 2017 the 27th annual twin cities antiquarian and rare book fair is just around the corner. The wave in question is one of popup antiquarian book fairs stalls where passersby will have the opportunity to buy rare books, prints. Our guest is cynthia gibson editorial director of the trade events site and resident of charleston, south carolina. The fair will be held in the historic maclaurin hall at the university of sydney, which long ago housed the original fisher library. London popup bookfair 2015 ilab book fair on unesco. From 1st to 8th april the intellectually curious meet in new york city for the rare book week the largest gathering of its kind with numerous fairs, exhibitions, lectures and auctions. Popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the globe this thursday, antiquarian book fairs will spring up in locations the world over from a woolshed in the australian bush to the. Popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the globe this thursday, antiquarian book fairs will spring up in locations the world over. Heres a glimpse of some of what to expect at the florida antiquarian book fair in april. Please let us know of any events that we may have missed and we will be more than. Jan 14, 2017 welcome to the fifth episode of rare book cafe 2.
I buy and sell old, used and rare books, photographs and ephemera. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Called the best book fair in the world, the abaas new york antiquarian book fair opens with a. Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april and may.
Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Eastern time on the rare book cafe page on facebook. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. The 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair took place october 1011 in the exhibition hall at seattle center, steps away from the space needle and abebooks was there. The proceeds from the fair s sales benefit local nonprofit education and literacy programs. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. Melbourne rare book fair 2019 melbourne friday 12 july to sunday 14 july 2019 the 47th anzaab australian antiquarian book fair is presented by the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab as part of melbourne rare book week admission to melbourne rare book fair is free the melbourne rare book fair is. Find a complete list of our book fairs together with information on opening hours and any admission charge if applicable. Officially opened by ilabanzaab patron of honour david malouf lovers of rare and collectable books in sydney are in for a treat this year. More than american and international dealers will display an array of.
The american arts journalist and critic began attending rare book fairs in 2015 and noticed the dearth of women dealers and collectors, as well as the price discrepancy in. Dealers from across north america and beyond descend annually upon seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manuscripts, broadsides, fine bindings and more. Aug 06, 2019 the american arts journalist and critic began attending rare book fairs in 2015 and noticed the dearth of women dealers and collectors, as well as the price discrepancy in how books by women were. Florida antiquarian book fair, saint petersburg, florida. Sunday 24 th may summer book fair sunday 14 th june. The aba chelsea rare book fair has something to offer every type of book lover.
This year over 45 booksellers from around the uk and further afield will be exhibiting. Antiquarian booksellers association of america rare book news. In addition to our regular exhibitors we have a lineup of unique events including guided tours designed to introduce visitors to the world of rare books, book signings and talks. He represented the antiquarian book trade on the british national book committee from 1993 to 2002 and has been six times an elected member of the council of the antiquarian booksellers association. This extremely rare book gives helpful hints on juxtaposing color in vase. In 2015, we realized it was time for another change and closed our original web site. To participate in the conversation, please use this. Saturday, october 10th, 10am6pm sunday, october 11th, 11am4pm. In 2015, the international antiquarian book, print and drawing fair, became the international rare book, autograph, print and drawing fair, and in 2016 the slam became the organizer of the entire event. Scotlands largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the edinburgh book fair is a major event in the calendars of collectors, librarians, specialists, and bookdealers around the uk. Ilab pop up book fairs on unesco world book and copyright. Rare book cafe, a world leader in social distancing since 2015. The abaj 50th anniversary international rare book fair announcement. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books.
The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. The abaa provides information on rare book events, book fairs, special collections exhibits, symposia, and conferences. The abaas 42nd annual boston international antiquarian book fair runs november 1618 at the hynes convention center, 900 boylston st. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. The york antiquarian book seminar second edition 2015. Our rare book calendar is updated monthly and it includes events from all over the world. In 2015, the international antiquarian book, print and drawing fair, became the international rare book, autograph, print and drawing fair, and in 2016 the.
Perhaps youve heard the term, independent book sellers. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. I am happy to announce the 2020 sacramento antiquarian book fair will be held september 5th yes the sac book fair is labor day weekend. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page.
Top rare book and ephemera fairs in the northeast u. Hordern house will be exhibiting at sydney rare book fair 12 november. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Chelsea antiquarian book fair chelsea rare book fair. Save the date sydney rare book fair november 5th 7th. International antiquarian book fairs 2014 2015, under the auspices of ilab book lovers will be busy in the upcoming weeks. Florida antiquarian book fair is an annual book fair presented by the florida. This years event will take place from thursday november 5th to saturday november 7th at the heritage customs house at circular quay. Sep 18, 2014 the following are our confirmed dates for all fairs commencing january 2015.
The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. New yorks antiquarian book fairs fine books and collections. Sep 03, 2015 the interns 2015 posted on september 3, 2015 by laurence worms ash rare books this year, for the first time, students on the ma course in the history of the book at london university were offered a voluntary additional module a 200hour workplacement with a london bookseller. It is with sincere regret that anzaab announces the cancellation of the melbourne rare book fair and the sydney rare book fair in 2020 due to the impact of the covid19 coronavirus. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. Journalistturnedbookdealer offers rare works by women. The interns 2015 posted on september 3, 2015 by laurence worms ash rare books this year, for the first time, students on the ma course in the history of the book at london university were offered a voluntary additional module a 200hour workplacement with a london bookseller. London international antiquarian book fair, 28th to 30th may 2015. Sep 17, 2015 about laurence worms ash rare books laurence worms has owned and run ash rare books since 1971. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. Sunday 8 th march incorporating a military fair sunday 12 th april.
The following are our confirmed dates for all fairs commencing january 2015. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. More than american and international dealers will display an array of rare books, fine art, maps, manuscripts, and ephemera. Londons favourite book fair due to the covid19 pandemic our fairs are cancelled until further notice. Popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the globe. Based in minneapolis, minnesota, the rare book sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in modern first editions, signed. When i first wrote about this world rare book day on my weekly blog only last september. We wish everyone in the rare book community the very best as we deal with this issue, and look forward to your continued support during the year and the return of the rare book fairs in 2021. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. Visitors to the fair will see a wonderful selection of books, manuscripts, maps, prints, photographs and ephemera. Wien or browse the joint catalogue with a nice selection from the rare book dealers offers. This is rare book cafe, the worlds only regularly scheduled live streamed tv program devoted to rare and collectible books. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade.
If you are a collector of rare, secondhand, antiquarian or just generally any books, then the etc fairs bloomsbury book fair is definitely not to be missed. Firsts, londons premier rare book fair, returns for its 62nd edition to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, running 5th 7th june 2020. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. London popup bookfair 2015 ilab book fair on unesco world. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california.
It is the second oldest rare book fair in the world, and the oldest and largest one in germany. It is a record of an extraordinary series of events which were really one big event. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare books, illuminated manuscripts, autographs, ephemera, maps atlases, modern first editions, photographs. In 2008 we made the transition from an open shop to selling only by mail and on the internet.
We are very happy that we could tempt laurence worms from ash rare books to join us at the middle temple library fair, as he rightfully points out, fairs are a backbreaking business. Please call or email using the contact information above to get more information. She began her career as a rare book librarian at the american antiquarian society in worcester, ma. About laurence worms ash rare books laurence worms has owned and run ash rare books since 1971.
Plus, tiny books expertise, a visit from felix oneill and more. Bloomsbury book fair etc fairs bloomsbury book fair. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. Popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the. Last years exhibitors the 2019 seattle antiquarian book fair had a record number of dealers 102 exhibiting from england, canada, and across the united states. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. To facilitate and encourage participation, fine books pulls together information about the book fairs, auctions, events, exhibits, and more available to those who would like. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world.
Florida antiquarian booksellers association members can help you find the titles that are missing in your collection or provide help and advice in the care of books you already own. Mellon society of fellows in critical bibliography at their home institutions. Well, we are thrilled to have a number of them exhibiting with us. Oct, 2018 rare book sales in the first quarter of every year are usually kept in balance by a slow auction season start on one hand, with two major book fairs on the other. He has kindly sent in one of his eloquent takes on books, fairs and the. The 49th anzaab australian antiquarian book fair thursday 9 july to sunday 12 july 2020 is presented by the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab has been cancelled due to impact of the coronavirus as part of melbourne rare book week. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. Opening night performance, presented by blank forms. In 2015 the abaj will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Rare book school sponsors and cosponsors a range of programming at various times throughout the year, including activities at book fairs, symposia at uva and other locations, and more. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Now in its 58th year, this major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world, showcasing rare. The california international antiquarian book fair, which takes place in february, is the worlds largest, both in terms of attendance and dealer participation. News tokyo international antiquarian book fair 2015abajthe. The anzaab sydney rare book fair will be held on 1st and 2nd november 2019. The 2015 boston international antiquarian book fair takes place at. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. The program will be presented by both regular and new mrbw partners. Rare book sales in the first quarter of every year are usually kept in balance by a slow auction season start on one hand, with two major book fairs on the other. From sydney to tokyo to cape town, from moscow, london and all the major european capitals to new york, washington, chicago and the pacific northwest of the united states ilab pop up book fairs, organized by the worlds expert antiquarian booksellers. The best place to find a literary treasure is in an faba bookstore welcome to the digital home of the best booksellers in florida.
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