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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. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest a. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Pasadena, ca 91101 united states recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, this eagerly anticipated biannual fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare books. William reese was interviewed about the new york antiquarian book fair, which benefited the new york public library for. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021.
The 50th california international antiquarian book fair. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. California international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Many quality exhibitors will participate in the pasadena antiquarian book, print, photo and paper fair, for two days only on october 7 and 8 at the pasadena convention center. 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.
This years book fair will include a special exhibit from the bancroft library at the university of california, berkeley, which has a long history of collecting the literary fiction of california. The 36th florida antiquarian book fair will be presented on friday, saturday, and sunday, april 21, 22, and 23, 2017. On the importance of antiquarian book fairs ioba standard. The dutch association of antiquarian booksellers, nvva, is pleased to announce the 39th amsterdam international antiquarian book fair to be held on saturday. Chelsea antiquarian book fair chelsea rare book fair.
In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction. Friday, feb 12, 2016 sunday, feb 14, 2016 the california international antiquarian book fair, held annually in either pasadena or oakland. Come to the california international antiquarian book fair and take part in an incredible opportunity to browse and buy books from over 200 booksellers from around the world. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Olympia international antiquarian book fair 2016 bookvica. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels.
Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The schedule for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena, february 1214, 2016 has been announced, and it promises to be fascinating although the main attraction of the california book fair is, as always, the opportunity to search through the collections and rare treasures brought to pasadena by the more than 200 exhibiting booksellers from over 30 different. 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. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Willis monie books cooperstown, ny general antiquarian. Welcome to the 49th california international antiquarian book fair. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. It is a fair that has treated me well as an exhibitor in the past, and i am excited to work towards its continued success, and to introduce innovations designed to make it. The rochester area booksellers association raba is a group that was formed by independent book and manuscript shops in rochester and surrounding areas. May 31, 2012 when the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of eden for book lovers. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. I can imagine no better place for the fiftyseventh new york antiquarian book fair of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab.
This year will be my first as head organizer of the 44th annual rochester antiquarian book fair, one of the longest continuallyrunning regional book fairs in the country. The 2021 seminar will run from july 1116 on the campus of st. This years first prize is awarded to matthew wills, of. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. California book fair 2016 the new antiquarian the blog. So, what does that mean for the future of book fairs.
Not only are about 200 rare book dealers from around the world bringing the cream of their respective crops to pasadena, but its also the 200th anniversary of the publication of mary shelleys frankenstein. Dealers participating in the ilab congress are cordially invited to exhibit at the 40th edition of the amsterdam international antiquarian book fair, which will. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday, february 8 through sunday, february 10, 2019 at the oakland marriott city center. Annual show brings booksellers from 5 western states with rare books, historic maps, old photographs, first. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12. The florida antiquarian booksellers association promotes the rare book industry by maintaining high standards of integrity, enabling networking and providing education. 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. Aug 31, 2016 this year will be my first as head organizer of the 44th annual rochester antiquarian book fair, one of the longest continuallyrunning regional book fairs in the country.
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Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america. More than 200 rare book dealers, including many abaa members, from around the world are preparing to exhibit at the california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena, ca over the weekend of february 1214, 2016. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The albuquerque book fair provides regional booksellers a venue for the buying, selling and sharing of information about books and other collectible memorabilia. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. A display and sale, recognized as one of the finest book fairs in the country, features rare, unusual and collectible books on the arts and architecture early printed books modern first editions voyages, travel and exploration science and medicine illustrated childrens books. The 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena convention center 300 east green street pasadena, ca 91101. Florida antiquarian book fair is an annual book fair presented by the florida antiquarian booksellers. One of the largest book fairs of its kind in the pacific northwest, the event attracts hundreds of antique book hunters and historians each year. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news.
Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. From the wonderful to the weird the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair brings thousands of books, manuscripts and other treasures and collections to oaklands marriott city center. 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. The florida antiquarian booksellers association sponsors the florida antiquarian book fair. In my opinion, it is a bright one, and i dont merely say this as a starryeyed idealist, or as a spectator. Unexpected highlights from the antiquarian book 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 collecting, promoting ethical trade in all areas of the business, and providing educational opportunities and outreach to the public in the field of collecting. Exhibitors will display and offer for sale a wide variety of antiquarian rare and modern first edition books, prints, posters, vintage. The aba chelsea rare book fair has something to offer every type of book lover. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities.
Albuquerque antiquarian book fair, albuquerque, new mexico. Salon international du livre ancien au grand palais a paris 2016. Events midwest antiquarian booksellers association. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. The california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries and will take place at the pasadena convention center february 911, 2018.
As a result of the spread of corona virus, please be sure to check the events official website for notifications of postponements or cancellations. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, the book fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare and. The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. Book fair returns to the park avenue armory from april 7 10, 2016. California international antiquarian book fair events. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair ilab. Marks, rare books rochester, ny modern first editions, general antiquarian. California book fair 2016 the new antiquarian the blog of. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the threeday fair, one of the. Visit our photo gallery, events archives, and aalbcs events check out our detailed list of book event information. 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. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. California antiquarian book fair is with nolin deloison baum at pasadena convention center 300 green st. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The threeday event will kick off friday at the pasadena convention center and frankenstein wont be the only treasure. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of nearly 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april, may and june.
The schedule for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena, february 1214, 2016 has been announced, and it promises to be fascinating. The california fair is the first major antiquarian book fair of the year in america and welcomes over 200 international exhibitors each year. Dec 02, 2018 midwest antiquarian booksellers association a nonprofit association of antiquarian booksellers promoting the love of books, maps, prints and ephemera. Mar 09, 2018 the fiftyeighth new york antiquarian book fair, organized by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, opened march 8 at the park avenue armory and runs through sunday. When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of eden for book lovers. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Due to the covid19 emergency, cabs 2020 has been postponed until 2021. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Learn about the antiquarian book trade from the best booksellers and librarians in the country. This is a change from our usual dates the second week in march.
The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. California international antiquarian book fair things to. For all information about the congress, please visit the website. In recognition of the next generation of bibliophiles, the fair is pleased to announce the california youth book collector s prize, a competition open to collectors aged 35 and under who reside in california. California antiquarian book fair january 10 day 29.
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