As an antiquarian book collector, i always go to these. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair. Feb 17, 2012 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 the pasadena convention. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair. During this last weekend of november 11 to, the boston international antiquarian book fair took place at the hynes convention center. Feb 04, 2012 so imagine my delight when i found out that this past saturday, february 11th at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair, there would be a talk on jeffersons legacy. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab.
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The california international antiquarian book fair only comes to oakland every two years. Happy 99th birthday ray bradbury 19202012 the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair february 79, 2020 will celebrate the centennial of bradburys birth with a special exhibit. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. The new antiquarian book fairs antiquarian booksellers. Comments off on rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair tags antiquarian, book fair, california, greg thompson, rare book, special collections. 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. A love affair with books at the ca book fair fine books. Feb 20, 2012 im guessing that in pasadena, you are nobody if you arent in the garden club. California international antiquarian book fair raptis rare. Spain international antiquarian book fair feria internacional del libro october 2020 tba.
Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Feb 15, 2012 my fiance lauren and i just got back from lovely pasadena and the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair. 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. 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. The exhibit will be at the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair held in pasadena, ca, from february 79, 2020. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. 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. Please stop by booth 418 in order to see the books shown below. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. The 60th annual new york international antiquarian book fair. Oak knoll hasnt done a book fair in southern california for many years, but with a few new exciting collections that we received the past year, we thought that we should give it a try. Over 200 international and us booksellers will be present at this major event of the rare book trade. Nancy johnson, the san francisco book fair, and the story of the antiquarian a.
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Thirtyfive years in southern california and id never been to pasadena. Please enjoy this selection of books that will be on display in booth 209. But you have a good chance of laying your eyes on a copy at the 45th annual california international antiquarian book fair, taking place friday through. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. California international antiquarian book fair things to do. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Bigticket items at the rarebook fair offer new, intimate glimpses. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair the lure of southern california and the california interntional. Im guessing that in pasadena, you are nobody if you arent in the garden club. This weekend we will be at the california international antiquarian book fair in san francisco. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels.
Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Oak knoll hasnt done a book fair in southern california for many years, but with a few new exciting collections that we received the. California international antiquarian book fair at the. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. In more recent years, that scope has expanded to include mystery and detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction. Building the rare book collections at the library of congress given by lofc chief of the rare book and collections division, mark dimunation, which was sponsored. The 52nd california book fair will open its doors today. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. But two weekends ago, a different kind of club swept through town. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Being a book lover, i went to the 50th california international antiquarian book fair in oakland. Perhaps youve been looking everywhere for a leatherbound alphabet book housed in a papiermache box shaped like a human heart.
A special exhibit at the book fair, a love affair with books. It will be located at the concourse exhibition center. 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. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2017 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. The california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland. Oct 08, 2012 san francisco in the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th california international antiquarian book fair returns to san francisco on friday, february 15, through sunday, february 17, 20 at the concourse exhibition center in san francisco. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. 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. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian book fair. Sclln conference and writer to writer award ceremony. 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 genre imaginable. Inside hollywoods rare books addiction hollywood reporter.
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