Antiquarian booksellers affiliated to the league adhere to the ilab code of ethics, and the league aims to server. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Writing in january 2010, we still think that the upward trend in the number of trade visitors to book fairs is likely to be halted this year. 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. We enjoyed hearing from many of our favorite authors and discovering new ones. April 17, 2004 part of antiquarian book fair interview. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Ajc decatur book festival encouraging the love of books. Janine started working for the abaa in 2010 and has been associate.
An impressive 143 dealers have already signed up for the 53rd london international antiquarian book fair at olympia from 35 june 2010. The 2010 boston international antiquarian book fair is one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the united states. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The fiftieth anniversary of the new york antiquarian book fair. 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. International league of antiquarian booksellers wikipedia.
Allen and penny crabtree of eaton rapids and ray walsh of east lansing decided to add books. Embracing great books into great movies, the 43d california international antiquarian book fair promises to be the most exciting yet. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting. The antiquarian booksellers association of canada is pleased to announce the 2011 toronto international antiquarian book fair. I hadnt attended the fair in many years and was pleased to see so many colleagues and new book buddies busily chatting up their books, prints and paper items with a steady crowd, despite the fact that the fair was scheduled on the sunday of thanksgiving weekend, a time. As the only international antiquarian and collectible book fair in canada, the tiabf features exhibitors from across europe and north america.
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. Book fairs have become such staple fodder for booksellers that its hard to imagine a time when they didnt exist. Antiquarian book fair in stockholm, march 1718 2018. Were already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned. We had a great time over labor day weekend, and hope you did, too. The 2010 book fair underwriting spot on michigan television.
It will take place november 12 through november 14, 2010, at bostons hynes convention center. 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. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. That first year there were only 30 exhibitors, but the show quickly became. Apr 20, 2010 the 2010 tennessee antiquarian book fair will be held july 17 and 18 at monterey station in cowan. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. The information becomes sketchier towards the end of the year. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Abaasponsored antiquarian book fairs have prospered since 1960, as has the abaa itself. Please check back here later this year for more info. Over 150 of the worlds leading dealers are brought together under one roof to sell a huge variety of material ranging in price from just a few pounds to hundreds of thousands.
Last years list of book fairs has been updated for 2010, including a few more new ones and some which were cancelled. Update cancelled 2020 tennessee book and paper show. He was also an avid fly fisherman and lover of the outdoors. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united. 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. Mott was interviewed about the antiquarian book business. The trade is, too, but not yet with necessary alacrity by all. Garry and karen ran book fairs as well, including but not limited to, the vermont summer fair for the vaba and the albany book and paper fair. We will look forward to seeing everybody in july 2021 if things are safe for gathering at that time. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. Boston international antiquarian book fair 2010 ilab. Founded in 1949, the abaa is the benchmark for professionalism and ethics in the rare book trade in the us. 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.
About us antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Florida antiquarian book fair april 2021 dates to be announced st. The international league of antiquarian booksellers is a nonprofit umbrella organization of bookseller associations, with its legal location in geneva, switzerland. Visit our photo gallery, events archives, and aalbcs events check out our detailed list of book event information. In one years time exactly, bologna will host an event very important for all of us, the international congress of the ilab, september 2026, 2010. Thank you to all who have supported us in the past. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. 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. Please check in with our instagram and facebook accounts as we are generating new ways to engage bibliophiles everywhere. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books.
As a result of the spread of corona virus, please be sure to check the events official website for notifications of postponements or cancellations. The comprehensive list of international book fairs in 2020. Over 120 rare book dealers from the united states, england, germany and the netherlands are expected to exhibit and sell rare, collectible and antiquarian books. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Select media appearances of the ann arbor antiquarian book fair. Please direct all media inquiries to book fair promoter jay platt of the west side book shop, 734 9951891. 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. 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. France book fairs grand palais virtuel the paris virtual book fair due to the current worldwide covid 19 crisis, the paris salon du livre rare paris rare book fair was postponed to a new date in september. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020.
Bloom returns to rare books at 2010 new york antiquarian book. We had hoped july would be safe for our book fair, but circumstances have proved otherwise. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. At present the antiquarian book trade appears to be more resistant than many sectors to the economic downturn of recent times. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. Nearly 50 booksellers from over 12 different states are expected to participate in the fair. We in the southern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa, the fairs sponsoring organization, have been working overtime to present fairgoers with an exhibit to. Peeking into the world of rare books the new york times. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair one of the midwests. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819.
Garry held several offices in the vermont antiquarian booksellers association, and was a member of the planning commission in wilmington. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Collectors will find the worlds leading antiquarian booksellers with their unparalleled choice of stock. We hope to be able to reschedule the book fair for sometime in the fall. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. The midmichigan antiquarian book dealers association. Video of the 35th boston international antiquarian book fair the. The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet.
Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. After more than 20 years the italian association, alai, has again the honour and the responsibility of taking care of its organization. The 2011 boston international antiquarian book fair was a blast for. Bologna 2010 ilab congress and international antiquarian. Book club author awards weekend thursday, may 20, 2021 to sunday, may 23, 2021. The 53rd london international antiquarian bookfair at olympia. It federates 22 national associations of antiquarian booksellers, representing nearly 2000 dealers in 32 countries. Apr 12, 2010 based upon results from the 2010 new york antiquarian book fair, the people are apparently smartening up.
Helsinki book fair also features an antiquarian book exhibition cohosted with the finnish antiquarian booksellers association. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. The paris fair should have opened its doors on 23 april 2020. Virginia, indiana, michigan, ohio, pennsylvania, and florida are just some of the states from which booksellers will travel. 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. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. Bologna is a splendid town, almost unknown to tourists, counting less than 400. For more information please contact umberto pregliasco or the ilab executive secretary. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa.
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. The aba antiquarian book fair at olympia is one of the most prestigious and exciting events of its kind and is one of the major highlights of the london season. Books into bestpicture oscar winners to highlight 2010. Writing in january 2010, we still think that the upward trend in the number of trade visitors to. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. Bloom returns to rare books at 2010 new york antiquarian. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. The ilab congress and international antiquarian book fair is open to all ilab booksellers. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Find on facebook follow on twitter follow on instagram. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Heres what you can look forward to when one of the usas largest regional antiquarian book fairs comes to the brooklyn expo center this september 810.