In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Join us for 2020s 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair on saturday, september 12th, 10. Antiquarian booksellers association of america youtube. Some of the worlds foremost booksellers are gathering at the ago this november. Universally referred to as the worlds finest antiquarian book fair, the new york international antiquarian book fair, which ran at the park avenue armory, march 58, is the cerebral destination for bibliophiles, scholars, museum professionals and those collectors who seek out. Brooklyn antiquarian book fair aims to liven up a novel. The toronto antiquarian book fair will be held at the art gallery of ontario, november 911, 2018. This is how stephen fowler, a member of the board of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada and. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting.
Only seven more months before the start of the 40th edition of the amsterdam international antiquarian book fair. Peeking into the world of rare books the new york times. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Sponsored by the friends of the thomas fisher rare book library, york. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. Buyers, sellers and the curious mingle through the stalls at the 44th annual antiquarian book fair in san francisco calif. The oldest event is the new york antiquarian book fair, which debuted 42 years ago. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. Postcard from the boston antiquarian book fairs, 2018. I actually just walked the floor a few minutes ago at the park avenue armory and there is a spectacular array of books and ephemera from all over the world. Rare books rule this pasadena page party the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair will salute the centennial of the u.
Antiquarian book fair is returning to the upper east side. Twenty five years ago i was buying murder mystery books in a rather haphazard way, as novice collectors tend to. The california antiquarian book fair launched 36 years ago and boston joined 10. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. 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. 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 pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. The new york antiquarian book fair will descend on the park avenue armory for its 60th year starting march 5, bringing with it about 200 dealers. The new york international antiquarian book fair, held every march at. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab and featuring the collections and rare treasures of nearly 200 booksellers from over 20 countries around the world, the threeday book fair offers a rich selection of manuscripts, early american and european. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
The antiquarian booksellers association of canada in partnership with gadsden promotions ltd, presents the. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. The rochester area booksellers association raba is a group that was formed by independent book and manuscript shops in rochester and surrounding areas. The toronto antiquarian book fair antique shows canada. The antiquarian booksellers association of canada in partnership with gadsden promotions ltd, presents the finest and most comprehensive antiquarian book fair to take place in canada. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Oh, this is a bibliomystery, ive got someone who wants these and i was hooked. Three times each year the abaa brings together some of the best antiquarian booksellers from around the world for book fairs. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. At the antiquarian book fair, a revolutionary atlas the. This year, after the kyoto show is over, the young artists work will travel to boston, where it will be displayed in the cultural row section of the boston international antiquarian book fair, an annual event sponsored jointly by the international league of antiquarian booksellers and the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. The event held in this historic building was a major success and every two years, booksellers from around the world adopted the habit of travelling to paris to exhibit a.
Videos of antiquarian book fairs and rare book events around the world. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to p. These books, as the name suggests, are old and sometimes rare editions. 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. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. New york city it is the direct antithesis of a ducttaped banana on a wall. Emphasizing rare and vintage books, ephemera, posters, manuscripts, vernacular photography, fine art, including prints, paintings, drawings, and photographs. Take william reese of new haven, one of 195 international dealers at the new york antiquarian book fair, which opens thursday night with a benefit for. They bring with them a wide ranging selection of books, maps, prints and manuscripts for your perusal including travel and exploration. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
Starting november 1st, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. Sid cutter pilot pavilion, albuquerque balloon fiesta park. Ha said its the most highly attended antiquarian book fair in the u. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. The california international antiquarian book fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about, and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books.
Bibliophiles are collectors of the written word, and for many, antiquarian books are their passion. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. The book fair is the third largest in the country and features more than one hundred specialized book sellers from all over the united states. Antiquarian book fair thriving in san francisco sfgate. 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. The book lovers behind the brooklyn antiquarian book fair, which opens saturday at the brooklyn expo center, are trying to change that with a show that offers up lively seminars and dealers. Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. The toronto international antiquarian book fair, where some. The antiquarian booksellers association of canada in partnership with gadsden. Rare book cafe features thorne donnelley of liberty books in jupiter, florida, lindsay thompson of henry bemis books. Please check in with our instagram and facebook accounts as we are generating new ways to engage bibliophiles everywhere. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california.
Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. I made two purchases at the fair, the one most of interest to readers here might be a salesmans sample of an 1872 book titled lights and shadows of new york life. We had hoped july would be safe for our book fair, but circumstances have proved otherwise. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. They bring with them a wide ranging selection of books, maps, prints and. They cover myriad topics and may be illustrated, but the common thread is that they were written and published many years ago. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. Toronto antiquarian book fair, 317 dundas street west. This past weekend the toronto international antiquarian book fair opened its second year at the art gallery of ontario, a step up from former. The 35th annual florida antiquarian book fair returns to st. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819.
The new york international antiquarian book fair, held every march at the park avenue armory in manhattan, is the worlds premier gathering of buyers, sellers and lovers of rare books. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Public hosted by albuquerque antiquarian book fair. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. Five years ago, the twin cities book fair was the first book fair at which i exhibited. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades. By the twin cities antiquarian and rare book fair manager. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. We are proud to sponsor rare book cafe, the worlds first internet tv talk show devoted entirely to antiquarian books and related subjects. Rmaba rocky mountain antiquarian booksellers association used, rare, out of print book dealers denver colorado book paper fair our members member catalogs 2020 book and paper fair rmaba rmaba is an organization of used and rare book, map, and ephemera dealers in the rocky mountain west dedicated to stimulating book and paper. Exhibitors from across north america will bring their best items to display at the fair.
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