The books shops have gone, but im still buying old books to sell at book fairs. We also have a collectors book blog and post up to date antiquarian book news. The fair directory is now available to view online or download in pdf format. Group of 191 circa 1805 1865 that were the working books of famous americans during this period. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork.
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. Peter harrington rare and first edition books exhibits frequently at rare book fairs around the world. 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. The ba is a sponsor of the fair and runs an extensive programme of events for ba members.
For the first time the flagship summer book fairs of the aba and pbfa will coincide with the annual london map fair and etc fairs bloomsbury book fair. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab. Our shop, opposite the british museum, is open between 11. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. So for discovering that perfect first edition novel, or perusing old manuscripts for forgotten treasures, these should be your first port of call. London has every shop a book lover could possibly need for browsing, reading or shopping for gifts. Over 2,500 directories are distributed with great exposure to exhibitors and attendees. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november.
Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. London is full of great independent bookshops, but one thing the city also does well is amazing antiquarian booksellers. Pbfa london antiquarian book fair, london, united kingdom. I am an amateur book collector, specializing in william morris, 17th19th century medievalism, and some childrens literature often folklore. There will be a range of specialisms, from modern 1st editions, childrens literature, history, travel, sport, religion to name but a few. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021. 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 store also does valuations if you have books to sell. 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.
The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. 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. Shapero rare books travel, natural history, literature. London book fair, the international rights centre logo and the quantum logo are trade marks of reed exhibitions limited. 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. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news.
A list of book dealers exhibiting at this years fair, displaying prominent printed items from ancient curios to modern first editions. Costanza joined the team at 32 saint george street in march 2019. 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. 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. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. Global giant apple will open its european hq here in 2021. 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 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. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. Rare book fairs antiquarian book dealers peter harrington.
History of the book fair aba rare book fair london. The aba rare book fair london was opened by sir david attenborough, an avid book collector and honorary member of the aba, and three thousand visitors were welcomed over three days. If you wish to purchase an advertisement in the the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair directory please. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. 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. We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and telephone orders as usual, although delivery times may vary. Whether youre looking for rare editions, antique maps or vintage photographs, youll find it here. In the late 1940s, john lewis left the coal industry to pursue his passion. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020 london. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association.
Located in the illustrious streets of mayfair, london, henry sotheran s is a great place to start. Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april, may and june. 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. Some books came down through famous owners, others and have more than one signature none signed by book authors. Abebooks visits the london international antiquarian book fair. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage with customers, build brand awareness, and do business. Would you like to place an ad in the book fair directory. 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. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Im proud to be a member of the provincial book fairs association, the countrys biggest trade association for professional book sellers. 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.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Ash tree books is an online bookstore which makes an honest attempt to post one new collectible book a day. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. Important collection of ownersigned lawbooks of famous american historical persons. A selection of exciting highlights of the 55th london international antiquarian book fair has been announced. This shop specialises in travel, natural history, english literature and continental books. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair postponed northern new england book fair. Highlights of the upcoming london 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.
Antique maps, books and prints for sale from our london shop and online. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Melbourne rare book fair australia canceled twin cities antiquarian book fair. Antiquarian, rare and collectable books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps, prints and more. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. All booksellers at the fair are committed to dealing at the very. Founded in 1761 in york, it is the oldest established antiquarian bookseller in the world. London even boasts europes largest bookshop, waterstones piccadilly. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Visit mayfair and find shapero rare books, one of london s leading antiquarian bookshops. Antiquarian shop, now owned by his grandson, jay miller, was built upon the proud reputation of the original sewickley store on broad street.
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