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. London even boasts europes largest bookshop, waterstones piccadilly. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage with customers, build brand awareness, and do business. Founded in 1761 in york, it is the oldest established antiquarian bookseller in the world. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair.
The store also does valuations if you have books to sell. 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. Would you like to place an ad in the book fair directory. We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and telephone orders as usual, although delivery times may vary. A selection of exciting highlights of the 55th london international antiquarian book fair has been announced. London book fair, the international rights centre logo and the quantum logo are trade marks of reed exhibitions limited. Some books came down through famous owners, others and have more than one signature none signed by book authors. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021. Highlights of the upcoming london antiquarian book fair. Pbfa london antiquarian book fair, london, united kingdom. The books shops have gone, but im still buying old books to sell at book fairs. Peter harrington rare and first edition books exhibits frequently at rare book fairs around the world.
There will be a range of specialisms, from modern 1st editions, childrens literature, history, travel, sport, religion to name but a few. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020 london. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair postponed northern new england book fair. This shop specialises in travel, natural history, english literature and continental books. Abebooks visits the london international antiquarian book fair. Located in the illustrious streets of mayfair, london, henry sotheran s is a great place to start. Antique maps, books and prints for sale from our london shop and online. So for discovering that perfect first edition novel, or perusing old manuscripts for forgotten treasures, these should be your first port of call. The fair, which will be held for the first time in the bigger and more attractive national hall at olympia london w14 from thursday, 24th may to saturday, 26th may, 2012 already has more exhibitors lined up than ever before in its 55year history. Abebooks visits the london international antiquarian book fair the olympia exhibition centre in london s west kensington district traditionally held in june, the book fair is the largest of its. Agencies will be selling at the london book fair pws london briefcase highlights top titles that publishers will be touting at this years london book fair, set. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Antiquarian shop, now owned by his grandson, jay miller, was built upon the proud reputation of the original sewickley store on broad street.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. London international antiquarian book fair is going to be organised at olympia london, london, uk from 05 jun 2020 to 07 jun 2020 this expo is going to be a 3 day event. I am an amateur book collector, specializing in william morris, 17th19th century medievalism, and some childrens literature often folklore. General information plan your visit prints at firsts london whats on at the fair in the press history of the book. In the late 1940s, john lewis left the coal industry to pursue his passion.
The fair directory is now available to view online or download in pdf format. The bloomsbury summer book fair is the largest of the year, offering a range of antiquarian books, second hand books, out of print books, maps, prints, postcards, manuscripts and ephemera on sale. Whether youre looking for rare editions, antique maps or vintage photographs, youll find it here. But even the delights of whiling away hours in foyles or your local independent cant compare to stumbling upon improbably tiny shops, where every surface is groaning under the weight of ancient leatherbound tomes and dogeared out of print paperbacks. The london book fair is the leading english language book fair and the ba, in conjunction with the fair organisers, has developed a programme of events to make the fair extremely valuable for booksellers. Our shop, opposite the british museum, is open between 11. Important collection of ownersigned lawbooks of famous american historical persons. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab. Run by etc fairs, the bloomsbury book fair is the largest monthly book fair in the uk and attracts some of the uks finest specialist dealers. History of the book fair aba rare book fair london. The first weekend of june 2020 promises to be unmissable for book lovers as a major new fair will open every day between thursday 4 and sunday 7 june. Over 2,500 directories are distributed with great exposure to exhibitors and attendees. The ba is a sponsor of the fair and runs an extensive programme of events for ba members. All booksellers at the fair are committed to dealing at the very. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Antiquarian, rare and collectable books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps, prints and more.
Shapero rare books travel, natural history, literature. Rare book fairs antiquarian book dealers peter harrington. Global giant apple will open its european hq here in 2021. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. The london international antiquarian book fair gathers the worlds leading dealers of this field, to sell a huge variety of material ranging in price to adapt to all types of budgets. Group of 191 circa 1805 1865 that were the working books of famous americans during this period. Melbourne rare book fair australia canceled twin cities antiquarian book fair. Ash tree books is an online bookstore which makes an honest attempt to post one new collectible book a day. One of our largest premier antiquarian book fairs featuring more than 100 uk and international booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera, collector items and more to suit all pockets.
We have a very large stock of antiquarian, secondhand, out of print and remainder books on the humanities, including early printing, classical, and medieval studies, history, philosophy and social science, literature and the arts. Costanza joined the team at 32 saint george street in march 2019. The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april, may and june. Mar 24, 20 so, when i arrived in london, i was determined to set one day aside to visit as many antiquarian bookshops within walking distance that i could muster. A list of book dealers exhibiting at this years fair, displaying prominent printed items from ancient curios to modern first editions. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. Im proud to be a member of the provincial book fairs association, the countrys biggest trade association for professional book sellers. London has every shop a book lover could possibly need for browsing, reading or shopping for gifts. We also have a collectors book blog and post up to date antiquarian book news.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. London is full of great independent bookshops, but one thing the city also does well is amazing antiquarian booksellers. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv, film and digital channels. If you wish to purchase an advertisement in the the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair directory please. 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 pbfa london international antiquarian book fair takes place in london each year. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 200 cata logues.
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