Stern was chair of the book fair committee for this, the first antiquarian book fair held in the united states and what would evolve into the new york international antiquarian book fair, now entering its fiftysecond year and occurring april 1215, 2012. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 200 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is. Friday, february 09, 2018 sunday, february 11, 2018. Short listings 51st california international antiquarian. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Antiquarian book fair celebrates womens suffrage and more. 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. A display of popup kids books at the 42nd california international antiquarian book fair the worlds largest rare book fair is a bibliophiles delight, featuring collections and rare. The following books were removed from a dealers cases in transit to the 2018 california book fair. With more than 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab the california antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february.
Its genesis was right out of a mickey rooneyjudy garland movie. It is an opportunity to bring a book store to your campus and help build excitement about reading among your students. 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. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair.
When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. Come to the california international antiquarian book fair and take part in an incredible opportunity to browse and buy books from over 200 booksellers from around the. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. Book fair hours mon fri, 43054 sales at drop off, snack recess, lunch recess and after school special event wed, 52, 7. 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. This blog is your online connection to lighthouse books, abaa, offering updates on our activities and an insiders look at some of our offerings. See more of california antiquarian book fair on facebook. The florida antiquarian booksellers association sponsors the florida antiquarian book fair. We are very proud to be a part of broadening the minds of our young people by offering a wide range of wonderful books at an incredible savings. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. At the 45th california fair in february 2012 visitor enjoyed the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, prints, maps. 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. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. California antiquarian book fair friday, feb 09, 2018.
California book fairs pasadena antiquarian book, print, photo and paper fair pasadena convention center 31 january 1 february 2015 california international antiquarian book fair oakland marriott city center 6 8 february 2015 720 high street armadale melbourne vic 3143 australia au. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. Youll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best virginia vacation yet. Please enjoy this selection of books that will be on display in booth 209. It describes how henry ford ii, lee iacocca and carroll shelby reinvent the ford motor company by racing at le mans in the 1960s. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. California international antiquarian book fair things to. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Expect to find new acquisitions and discover rare and unique items, available exclusively at this online book fair, brought to you by the abaa.
California book fairs childrens reading books for kids. Plans are already underway for the 25th anniversary year of the florida antiquarian book fair. The fair was held this year in pasadena, california, at the convention center, february 1012. Kemble ephemera collection z3 california digital library. 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. Contemporary mottled calf, spine with raised bands, lettered and decorated in gilt, marbled endpapers. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. Recognized as one of the worlds preeminent exhibitions of antiquarian books, this eagerly anticipated biannual fair gives visitors the. The fair is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the southeast. All are firsts except for the don quixote a second edition. Please note that this information will be used only to keep you informed of upcoming seattle antiquarian book fair events. 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. The 49th california international antiquarian book fair pasadena convention center 300 east green street pasadena, ca 91101. Metro toronto convention center the antiquarian booksellers association of canada is pleased to announce the 2011 toronto international antiquarian book fair.
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Antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa ecommerce website. As the only international antiquarian and collectible book fair in canada, the tiabf features exhibitors from across europe and north america. This blog is your online connection to lighthouse books, abaa, offering updates on. Post office box 5049 sherman oaks, california 91403 telephone. This year, the nations largest exhibition and sale of rare books will celebrate the 100th anniversary of. California international antiquarian book fair 19762001 california job case 19671974, undated california ledger, the newspaper, san francisco 1864. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair.