The albany antiquarian book fair sept 23, 2018 antiquarian books, autographs, 1st editions, ephemera, photographs, postcards, posters, antique maps, prints. Exhibitors from across north america will bring their best items to display at the fair. Past fairs have included dozens of dealers from around the state and the north east. The show is managed by austins antiquarian books and sponsored by the albany institute of history and art and there will be a silent auction of materials from. Join us for 2020s 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair on saturday, september 12th, 10. Book fair draws smallish crowd to albany museum the. The new york international antiquarian book fair will feature over 200 exhibitors, carrying a vast treasure trove of rare and scarce material with them. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international.
The rarebook world descends on new york over the weekend of march 58, 2020 for the 60th new york international antiquarian book fair at the park avenue armory the new york international antiquarian book fair will feature over 200 exhibitors, carrying a vast treasure trove of. The event drew over 200 antiquarian book dealers from dozens of countries. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday. Mar, 2017 the event drew over 200 antiquarian book dealers from dozens of countries. African game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. Laura nahmias of albany, looks over periodicals at right. Polonaise banquet and conference center polish community center 225 washington avenue extension albany, new york. Read more african game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Friday, september 25 1pm 7pmsaturday, september 26 10am 5pm428 n. Albany antiquarian book fair, sunday 112617, 225 washington. The video, shot with a canon 70d coupled with the trusted sigma 1835 and a. I would like to take a moment to talk about antiquarian book fairs.
The 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair is a great way to spend an afternoon with fellow bibliophiles from rochester and the surrounding area. 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. Mary brankman, of albany looks over books during the fair. The albany antiquarian book fair sept 23, 2018 antiquarian books, autographs, 1st editions, ephemera. Dennis holzman antiques occupies spacious, newly renovated space in the heart of the cohoes, new york business district at 111 remsen street. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. A book lovers destination albany, troy, schenectady. Peter harrington this is the first copy that mark twain ever laid eyes on, and features an inscription to major j. New york book week, a celebration of literature and author events in new. Annual book fair vaba virginia antiquarian booksellers. 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. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The others are almost incidental because one is really there for book fair week, which this year 2002 started on friday, may 31.
Ilab congress preceding the amsterdam book fair tuesdaythursday, september 28october 1. Special event the albany book and paper fair albany institute. The video, shot with a canon 70d coupled with the trusted sigma 1835 and a number of prime lenses. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. Dealers in antiquarian and outofprint books, manuscripts, autographs, postcards, maps, posters, photographs, and ephemera offer their best for sale. Stepping into the new york antiquarian book fair, one could find their fancy in any of the given booths.
Dealers in antiquarian and outofprint books, manuscripts, autographs. Book fair draws smallish crowd to albany museum the daily. It is a wonderful opportunity to hold a piece of history in your hands and talk with the booksellers who have. The park avenue armory is a vast preserve of space and air on a cramped island. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. Albany antiquarian book fair, sunday 112617 home facebook. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Dealers in antiquarian and outofprint books, manuscripts, autographs, postcards, maps, posters, photographs, and ephemera offer their best for. The albany institute of history and art, located at 125 washington ave.
The rochester area booksellers association raba is a group that was formed by independent book and manuscript shops in rochester and surrounding areas. 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. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Polish community center at 225 washington avenue extension, albany. Bernard quaritch ltd 40 south audley st, london w1k 2pr tel. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. With a new venue, the albany institute of history and art aiha, the 40th annual albany antiquarian book fair was held yesterday under crisp autumn skies. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba home.
The format is now firmly established and known well in advance, so that people can make their travel plans in a timely manner, especially if they intend to exhibit at one of the book fairs this year there were nine. Nov 15, 2017 you might remember this show as the albany antiquarian book fair at the washington ave armory see above photo. Peter harrington this is the first copy that mark twain ever laid eyes on. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. 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. Northern new england book fair everett arena 15 loudon road 6038017176 exit 14 off i93. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945.
Image courtesy of the new york antiquarian book fair. See more of midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba on facebook. The 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair is a great way to spend an afternoon with fellow bibliophiles from. On the importance of antiquarian book fairs ioba standard. Special event the albany book and paper fair special programs, public programs. This feature of book source magazine has been neglected in recent years but will be expanded greatly in the weeks and. For booksellers and collectors of rare and antiquarian books. Many of the books at the fair are not just limited editions, but truly one of a kind.
There were twentyseven booksellers from new york, new jersey, new hampshire, massachusetts, vermont, connecticut, ontario and quebec with tables brimming over with displays of books, manuscripts, letters, ephemera and maps strategically. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. The rochester antiquarian booksellers association and rit press. Its back now after a twoyear hiatus with a little bit different name. 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. Dealers in antiquarian and outofprint books, manuscripts, autographs, postcards, maps, posters, photographs and ephemera will offer their best for sale. The following is a list of currently known book fairs and festivals that occur on some. Albany antiquarian book fair, sunday 112617, albany, new york. Special event the albany book and paper fair albany. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online.
The former woolworth storefront now houses a gallery with an extensive collection of books, paintings, autographs, photographs, antiques and local history. Located at the park avenue armory between 66th and 67th street conveniently near hunter college, the fair took place on march 8th11th and brought many patrons to the venue. Mar 09, 2017 the park avenue armory is a vast preserve of space and air on a cramped island. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. I can imagine no better place for the fiftyseventh new york antiquarian book fair of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Veteran dealers thought the new location the best yet, though there was some unevenness in lighting throughout the room.