Stephen clauser takes a look at some antique books at the books tell you why, inc. Jeff weber, owner of jeff weber rare books, takes a look at a book dated back in 1854 during the 45th california international antiquarian book fair, which took place at. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. 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. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Washington antiquarian book fair 2017 brian cassidy. 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.
Nearly 200 rare book dealers from around the world will be bringing their mostoutstanding items to surprise and delight book collectors. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. Pasadena convention center, 300 east green street, pasadena california 91101. It is always amazing to see these great books and artifacts up close and in person and learn more about the them. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair 12 october 2016. Friday, february 9, 2018 3 pm to 8 pm saturday, february 10, 2018 11 am to 7 pm. Frankfurter buchmesse frankfurt antiquarian book fair fridaysunday, october 1418. California international antiquarian book fair things to do. California book fair 2016 the new antiquarian the blog of. Published on feb 19, 2016 bookbinder stephanie gibbs of the international printing museum demonstrates an antique printing press at the 49th california international antiquarian book fair.
In february 2012 i once again exhibited at the california international antiquarian book fair, held for the first time at the lovely pasadena convention centre. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. Prestigious biannual book exhibition checks into pasadena for the first time. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Property of serendipity books on offer at bonhams fine. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. California international antiquarian book fair events. South san francisco, california 94080, 2018 the 51st california international antiquarian book fair, abaa. Book fair returns to the park avenue armory from april 7 10, 2016. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. How did you two feel going into this 2020 pasadena antiquarian book fair or the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, to be precise. Feb 19, 2016 published on feb 19, 2016 bookbinder stephanie gibbs of the international printing museum demonstrates an antique printing press at the 49th california international antiquarian book fair at the.
With great sadness we have to inform you that we have decided to cancel the amsterdam book fair. This years california international antiquarian book fair will be taking place february 1012, and the clark will be participating. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland. There will be first editions of 20th century literature, complete with dust jackets and. Please check back here later this year for more info. 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.
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. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair had some fun as i attended the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. Personal stories of noted collectors, will include a case of materials from the clark library, related to our founders collecting habits and our collections history. We hope to be able to reschedule the book fair for sometime in the fall. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. Florida antiquarian book fair is an annual book fair presented by the florida antiquarian booksellers. 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. 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. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The 2017 california international antiquarian book fair will held at the oakland. Every february, rare book dealers from across the globe descend on california for one of the antiquarian worlds premiere events, the california international antiquarian book fair.
Full descriptions of all of our books are available. Hordern house will be exhibiting at sydney rare book fair 12 november. Featuring over 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america and international league of antiquarian booksellers, the book fair presents volumes from five centuries of printing, as well as original manuscripts many of which predate gutenberg. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Salon international du livre ancien au grand palais a paris 2016. We are just three weeks away from the 45th california international antiquarian book fair and our office is buzzing with excitement. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction, and western fiction. Join us for 2020s 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair on saturday, september 12th, 10. Giant gathering of book lovers celebrates the 150th. 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. 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. Actually, we took a beating at fairs in 2019, so there was a bit of trepidation as we approached this first one of 2020. 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.
California international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair following the ilab congress. Highlights will include general antiquarian books, art and fine press, modern literature and poetry with a section dedicated to john steinbeck, americana and early baseball literature. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The 2019 california international antiquarian book fair takes place in oakland, california february 810, 2019.
The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Sep 17, 2012 every february, rare book dealers from across the globe descend on california for one of the antiquarian worlds premiere events, the california international antiquarian book fair. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. The 2017 washington antiquarian book fair will take place on april 28th and 29th, at the sphinx club, 15 k st nw right in the heart of washington, dc. More than 120 dealers from around the world rendezvous every fall at the hynes convention center in bostons back bay t. Antique printing press in action at the 49th california. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. From february 10 12, 2012, southern california will become the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, u. California international antiquarian book fair at the. California international antiquarian book fair 2020. In 2012 the fair will make an exciting move to the pasadena convention center.
A special exhibit at the book fair, a love affair with books. Dec 10, 2015 from february 12 to 14, 2016, thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will converge at the pasadena convention center for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. We are specialized in science, philosophy, economics, natural history, and history of ideas in general, in the period from the 15th to the 20th century. The rochester area booksellers association raba is a group that was formed by independent book and manuscript shops in rochester and surrounding areas. If you collect books, maps, photographs, posters and other ephemera, be sure to attend the california international antiquarian book fair set for feb. Featuring more than 150 of the foremost booksellers from across the country and around the world, the book fair lets you see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare books. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. The california international antiquarian book fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend in oakland. Antiquarian book fair celebrates womens suffrage and more.
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. This is an impression of the 36th amsterdam international antiquarian book fair. If youre drawn to the rare, the antique and the unique, youll be in your element at the 53 california international antiquarian book fair feb. New abaa member and our friend marc kuritz of churchill book collector smiles at the opening of the fair.
Short listings 51st california international antiquarian. Exhibitors will offer books on the history of music, travel and exploration including maps, early science and medicine, technology and manufacture, law and commerce, fine bindings, childrens books, literature and the arts. 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. This weekend we will be at the california international antiquarian book fair in san francisco. Giant gathering of book lovers celebrates the 150 th anniversary of alice in wonderland at california international antiquarian book fair february 02, 2016 12. A huge thank you to all our exhibitors and visitors, who made it happen. The toronto antiquarian book fair will be held at the art gallery of ontario, november 911, 2018. Enter the annual california international antiquarian book fair. 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, 2017 at the oakland marriott city center.
Amsterdam welcomes the ilab booksellers of the world. 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. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. As ever it was lovely to catch up with many old friends and colleagues and to catch a few rays of californian. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Also the ilab has decided to cancel the international ilab congress which we were hosting this year as well. Held in the pasadena convention center this year, the largest antiquarian book fair in the country had all of these things going for it, and more. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. It will be located at the concourse exhibition center. Spain international antiquarian book fair feria internacional del libro october 2020 tba. I had a great time looking at all the beautiful books. Published on oct 31, 2016 the other day i went to kyoto antiquarian book fair, which is one of the three annual book fairs held in kyoto. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. California international antiquarian book fair raptis rare. The california international antiquarian book fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about, and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books. Below are shorttitle descriptions of the books that we are showing at the new york international antiquarian book fair, 2017. From february 12 to 14, 2016, thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will converge at the pasadena convention center for the 49th california international antiquarian book fair. Next month, san francisco hosts the 40th california international antiquarian book fair with more than 240 booksellers from the world gathering to display and sell rare books from almost every. 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.
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