ILAB Book Fairs - The Best Events for Rare Books, Old Books, Antiquarian Books, Modern First Editions, Illustrated Books, Atlases, Manuscripts, Autographs

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  45th California International Antiquarian Book Fair (ABAA) (Book fairs)

  10 Feb 2012 - 12 Feb 2012    -    UNITED STATES , Pasadena

  

  In 2012 the fair will make an exciting move to the Pasadena Convention Center. 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, children's books, literature and the arts. There will be first editions of 20th century literature, complete with dust jackets and superb illustrated books in fine condition. There will be books with remarkable typography and books with original engravings and prints by renowned masters like Rembrandt, Picasso, and Miró....

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  10e Salon Européen du Livre Ancien de Colmar (Book fairs)

  03 Mar 2012 - 04 Mar 2012    -    FRANCE , Colmar

  An antiquarian book fair of three regions: Alsace, Lorraine, Franche-Comté, and three frontiers: Germany, France, Switzerland, in a landscape full of history and culture devoted to the book. 

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  Edinburgh Book Fair (Book fairs)

  09 Mar 2012 - 10 Mar 2012    -    UNITED KINGDOM , Edinburgh

  

  The Edinburgh Book Fair represents an important union between the two preeminent national bookseller associations; established in 2004, this joint book fair has grown in popularity and scope over the years and is now one of the key Premier Book Fairs in the country. Centrally located on the historic Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, split across the Canongate and Dunedin meeting rooms in the Radisson BLU Hotel, this 2-day event provides an excellent opportunity to see and buy a wide selection of rare, antiquarian and secondhand books, manuscripts, ephemera and...

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  Journées du livre ancien et de la bibliophilie en Auvergne (Book fairs)

  09 Mar 2012 - 11 Mar 2012    -    FRANCE , Chamalières

  

  The Chamalières Lions Club is pleased to announce the first Auvergne Antiquarian Book Fair to be held on 9th, 10th and 11th March 2012 at Chamalières, an important thermal town just outside Clermont-Ferrand, in the Massif-Central.In the geographical heart of France the area is famous for its extinct volcanoes, Romanesque architecture – and excellent cheese. The three exhibition rooms of « Carrefour Europe » will welcome some forty international booksellers offering a wide range of antiquarian specialties : incunabula, rare books, first...

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  Kyoto International Antiquarian Book Fair 2012 (ABAJ) (Book fairs)

  23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012    -    JAPAN , Kyoto

  

  This will be the first book fair in 21st Century hosted by The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Japan (ABAJ) in Kyoto. The ABAJ members have been doing our best to make a success of the fair in spite of the hardship brought by the earthquake.

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  New York Antiquarian Book Fair (ABAA) (Book fairs)

  12 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012    -    UNITED STATES , New York

  

  "THE BEST BOOK FAIR IN THE WORLD" (Andy Rooney) - One of the biggest events of the year: More than 100 international dealers will showcase rare and fine books, maps and prints at the 52nd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

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  Salon International du Livre Ancien, Paris (SLAM) (Book fairs)

  27 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012    -    FRANCE , Paris

  

  In June 1984, the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM) organised the first International Antiquarian Book Fair in Paris at the Conciergerie. In this historic location (once prison to Marie-Antoinette), the success was considerable. Paris became a regular destination for bibliophiles from all over the world. Since April 2007 the magnificent setting of the Grand Palais has been providing a unique occasion for the Salon International du Livre Ancien. In this most elegant venue and accompanied by high class exhibitions the Paris Fair is an exceptional cultural event...

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  Barcelona International Antiquarian Book Fair (AILA) (Book fairs)

  10 May 2012 - 12 May 2012    -    SPAIN , Barcelona

  

  The exhibitors, all ILAB affiliates, show treasures of the trade from incunabula to modern illustrated books at the beautiful Casa Batlló, which is in itself a masterpiece of architecture and a true gem of Catalan Modernism built by Antoni Gaudi from 1904 to 1906. The Associación Ibéria de Librerias Anticuarias (AILA) hosts two important events of the bibliophile calendar, alternating between two amazing cities. In 2013 the fair will take place in Madrid (most likely during the second week of May). 

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  55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair at Olympia (ABA) (Book fairs)

  24 May 2012 - 26 May 2012    -    UNITED KINGDOM , London

  

  The Leading Destination for Bibliophiles and Collectors in Europe: The London International Antiquarian Book Fair at Olympia is organised by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA). At Olympia, visitors will find on sale an almost unparalleled array of books and related material, covering the vast range of collectors’ interests, from the genesis of printing in the 15th century to today: first, rare and fine editions in all areas of literature, the humanities and science, fine bindings, illustrated books, manuscripts, maps, prints, photography and associated ephemera.

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  22th Chelsea Antiquarian Book Fair 2012 (ABA) (Book fairs)

  02 Nov 2012 - 03 Nov 2012    -    UNITED KINGDOM , London

  

  The friendliest and most approachable event of the antiquarian book fair calendar: If you are already in the trade, an existing collector, or simply curious about old, antiquarian, collectable books, maps and ephemera, then the Chelsea Antiquarian Book Fair at the Chelsea Old Town Hall is not to be missed.