You may stumble upon texts from ancient times, firstedition novels written a decade ago or anything else that changes the anatomy of an eyebal. Books for sale by abaa booksellers on abebooks promoting an. The abaa new york antiquarian book fair has treasures for all. Boston book fair 2019 the new antiquarian the blog of. For press inquiries or high res images, please contact. Hynes veterans memorial convention center, boston starting on 30th october. 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. If you collect books, maps, photographs, posters and other ephemera, be sure to attend the california international antiquarian book fair set for feb. In 1976, a bookseller from waltham named harold burstein suggested creating a book fair in boston at a time when book fairs were becoming an essential part of the antiquarian book trade.
Some members own brickandmortar shops, some operate internetonly businesses from their home or office, some fashion livelihoods from exhibiting at book fairs. Hosting 126 booksellers from across the usa, uk, denmark, france, germany, australia and the netherlands, it was a thoroughly enjoyable affair for all booklovers and fans of. The list is solely devoted to offers of books for sale, catalog announcements, and other purely commercial messages that might be of interest to collectors. Apr 08, 2016 the abaa new york antiquarian book fair presents a fascinating feast not only for bibliophiles, but anyone wishing to see the finest books and maps for sale stuff nobody cares about a not so random collection of observations about things you should care about. The 28th annual boston international antiquarian book fair, november 1921, 2004, hynes convention center, boston, ma on saturday, november 20, 2004 i attended my first antiquarian book fair. Friday november 10, 59 saturday november 11, 127 sunday november 12, 125. William reese was interviewed about the new york antiquarian book fair, which benefited the new york public library for. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. A selection for the aba chelsea antiquarian book fair 3. Apr 25, 2020 see whos going to boston international antiquarian book fair 2020 in boston, ma.
For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the boston international antiquarian book fair, will return to the hynes convention center in boston s beautiful back bay, november 1517, 20. The madison avenue store is a seventhfloor oasis for booklovers, a quiet and pleasantly furnished book room with a carefully chosen, expertly catalogued and broadbased selection of fine and rare books, autographs, manuscripts, and works of art. About the fair boston international antiquarian book fair. Boston international antiquarian book fair we welcome friends and customers at booth 323 november 1012, 2017 hynes convention center, boston, ma. As a voracious reader, compulsive collector, and fledgling online bookseller, with dreams of my own bricks and mortar store, i was excited to be. February 12th, 2021 february 14th, 2021 54th california international antiquarian book fair. Experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers abaa. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. James ferguson 17101776 was the son of a scottish tenant farmer and received little formal education. 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. Thats when close to 200 dealers will converge on two book shows. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
Mar 23, 2005 the 28th annual boston international antiquarian book fair, november 1921, 2004, hynes convention center, boston, ma on saturday, november 20, 2004 i attended my first antiquarian book fair. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york antiquarian book fair, bringing a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. More than 120 dealers from around the world rendezvous every fall at the hynes convention center in boston s back bay to. 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 abaa was founded in 1949 as a trade organization to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books. Fairs archive boston international antiquarian book fair. A selection for the aba chelsea antiquarian book fair, 3. To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the abaabooks archives.
Unexpected highlights from the antiquarian book fair. Ephemera are items made from paper that were not made to stand. Blue map of china 1811, geographicus rare antique maps, booth 415. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. Upcoming dates of the institute of english studies read more.
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. Boston international antiquarian book fair abaa 2018. Boston international antiquarian book fair home facebook. 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. November 2017 very rare description of an invention of him. The abaa books list is open to anyone to read, but only abaa members are allowed to post. Hosting 126 booksellers from across the usa, uk, denmark, france, germany, australia and the netherlands, it was a thoroughly enjoyable affair for all book lovers and fans of. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. After forming a committee that included kenneth gloss, anne bromer, and michael ginsberg, the boston antiquarian book fair was born. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u.
The abaa new york antiquarian book fair thursday, mar 08. Save new yorks 20th annual diversity employment day career fair, june 3. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Since then, the organization has grown to include over 440 members from all over the country, with specialties ranging from americana to zoology and everything between, including cartography, autograph material, prints and graphics, archives, and ephemera. Featuring the fascinating collections and rare treasures of more than american and international booksellers, the event gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn.
The beloved new york international antiquarian book fair returns to the park avenue armory for its 58th edition march 811, 2018. Boston international antiquarian book fair 10times. February 1718, 2018 2day book fair in greenwich village, ny. While working at a variety of domestic jobs, he mastered the. Antiquarian book fair this saturday the back bay will be a sweet spot for those who love to have or simply hold old books.
The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the boston international antiquarian book fair, will return to the hynes convention center in bostons beautiful back bay, november 1517, 20. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association. 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. Library of virginia antiquarian book fair virginia is for. From march 811, 2018 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades.
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. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. Selections for the boston antiquarian book fair november 1517, 20 buddenbrooks boston, ma. Share new yorks 20th annual diversity employment day career fair, june 3, 2020 with your friends. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book. Boston international antiquarian book fair 2020 in boston, ma. Boston book fair 2019 one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention center in bos. Events library of virginia antiquarian book fair were sorry. General color plate books design & decorative art illustrated books japan. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined.
The offerings are wide and diverse from over 120 dealers from the united states, england, canada, germany, france, italy, australia and the netherlands who will present rare and collectible books, illuminated. Nov 01, 2016 this year marked the 40 th anniversary of the renowned boston international antiquarian book fair, held from 28 th to 30 th october at the hynes convention center. 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. International antiquarian book fair boston, november 14 16, 2014 full collations, descriptions, and bibliographical details are available for all items listed booth 227 rare spanish language edition 1. We have built notable private collections for american and international clients. Visit us october 30november 1, 2020 hynes convention center boston, ma. On the importance of antiquarian book fairs ioba standard. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. This year marked the 40 th anniversary of the renowned boston international antiquarian book fair, held from 28 th to 30 th october at the hynes convention center. 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.
One of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention center in boston. A mecca for bibliophiles and seekers of the curious and quirky, the fair will present a vast treasure trove of material rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents and print ephemera. Shakespeares first folio returns to britain after forty years. Boston international antiquarian book fair, boston, ma. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. Among the highlighted items for sale at this years fair will be the david powers collection of john f. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. Boston antiquarian book and ephemera show saturday, nov 11. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Please note that this information will be used only to keep you informed of upcoming seattle antiquarian book fair events. One of the largest rare book fairs in the country, the 2017 boston book fair will host more than 120 dealers from argentina, australia, denmark, england, france, germany, netherlands, spain, and russia, as well as from all over the united states.
The boston book and ephemera fair features 50 toptier dealers specializing in a full spectrum of antique books and quality ephemera. Search for other options using the box below or choose. Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse keepers, poets, helicopter pilots, and professional musicians. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. The abaa new york antiquarian book fair presents a fascinating feast not only for bibliophiles, but anyone wishing to see the finest books and maps for sale stuff nobody cares about a not so random collection of observations about things you should care about. Some members own brickandmortar shops, some operate internetonly businesses from their home or office, some fashion livelihoods from exhibiting at. Whether its older than grandma or newer than the pizza you just ordered, any book with unique value can be found at the antiquarian book fair in boston. See whos going to boston international antiquarian book fair 2020 in boston, ma. The fair will take place at the ebster recreation center, 105.
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