The international league of antiquarian booksellers is a nonprofit umbrella organization of bookseller associations, with its. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Three times each year the abaa brings together some of the best antiquarian booksellers from around the world for book fairs. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps. 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. Rare book news antiquarian booksellers association of. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association. The new york international antiquarian book fair nyiabfofficially sanctioned by antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab and produced by sanford l.
October 30th, 2020 november 1st, 2020 44th boston international antiquarian book fair 2020. Book shows and events the texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows throughout the state to cultivate interest in literature, in book collecting, and in the written word. Booksellers and collectors from across the globe mourn the loss of william reese, antiquarian bookseller of new haven, ct, and owner of the william reese company. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Visit international antiquarian mapsellers association online the main purpose of our organization is to promote the professional trade in antiquarian, collectible maps and related books. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is responsible for bringing.
The international league of antiquarian booksellers is a nonprofit umbrella organization of bookseller associations, with its legal location in geneva, switzerland. The boston international antiquarian book fair is sponsored by the new england chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Antiquarian booksellers association of korea, founded in 1989 and joined the international league of antiquarian booksellers in 1990 australia edit australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in. Feb 7 california international antiquarian book fair 2020.
Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. International league of antiquarian booksellers at. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
This is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious book fairs in the world. Abajthe antiquarian booksellers association of japan. The antiquarian booksellers association, london, united kingdom. Ilab represents 22 national rare book associations, including the abaa, representing 36 countries and around 1,800. The hotly anticipated documentary about the rarebook world, the booksellers, opens in new york city this week, just as the rarebook world itself descends on. International league of antiquarian booksellers wikipedia. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. The list includes antiquarian booksellers associations. International league of antiquarian booksellers members. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. Antiquarian booksellers association of america, international league of antiquarian booksellers, massachusetts and rhode island antiquarian booksellers.
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. New york international antiquarian book fair 2020 book. The abaj was founded with the aim of developing the japanese antiquarian book trade to meet an increasingly global age. Member abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america.
It federates 22 national associations of antiquarian booksellers, representing nearly 2000 dealers in 32 countries. In march 2019, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, the antiquarian booksellers association of america, and the grolier club presented a symposium to consider issues surrounding provenance, theft, and forgery as they affect the rarebook trade. The various talks and panels were recorded, and are now available to watch online. For more information about fair highlights and exhibitors, visit. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. The international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, whose official languages are english and french, is a nonprofit organization, with its legal location in geneva. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. The book fair is officially sanctioned by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers.
Antiquarian book fair features one of a kind rarities. About the fair boston international antiquarian book. Its goal was to foster friendship and understanding and to encourage. Videos of antiquarian book fairs and rare book events around the world. International league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. We are proud to have very diverse shows that include exhibitors in most genres, and participation from international members. This is a list of booksellers associations, trade associations of independent not chain stores booksellers and bookstores. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london.
Its first president was helmuth domizlaff, an antiquarian bookseller in munich and a close friend of percy h. 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. The exhibit will be at the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair held in pasadena, ca, from february 79, 2020. This means that the consumer can rely upon the experience and professionalism of participating dealers and. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. We have over forty the antiquarian booksellers association members exhibiting at the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair from 58 march 2020 in nyc. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items. 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.
Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. The international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab a global network for the rare book trade. We offer opportunities for continuing education and provide a forum to network with colleagues and discuss issues that affect us all, worldwide. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Boston international antiquarian book fair abaa fridaysunday, october 30november 1.
Boston international antiquarian book fair boston international. Antiquarian booksellers association of canada skip to content. Founded in 1906 and the oldest organisation of its kind in the world, the antiquarian. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020 london. The 2017 california international antiquarian book fair will held at the. This means that the consumer can rely upon the experience and professionalism of participating dealers and the authenticity of the items available for purchase. Antiquarian booksellers association of america youtube. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. The antiquarian booksellers association home facebook. About the association in the aftermath of world war ii, representatives from five european countries met in amsterdam to discuss a new international booksellers organization. Mar 05, 2020 the event is sanctioned by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. A titan of the rare book trade who will be deeply missed.
The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The antiquarian booksellers association posts facebook. This book fair is officially sanctioned by the antiquarian booksellers association of america. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, the book fair will present volumes from five centuries of printing, as well as original manuscripts that exists gutenburg. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian. International antiquarian mapsellers association at.
Featuring over 150 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of. The independent online booksellers association is an international trade organization of internet booksellers. Starting november 6th, some of the foremost booksellers from canada and beyond are gathering at the ago for the toronto antiquarian book fair. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in manuscripts and rare books. A necessary part of that process is to uphold and enhance the status of that antiquarian trade, promoting high professional and ethical business standards. For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab.
Antiquarian booksellers association international free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena the event is happening feb. More than 150 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa are going to be featured in this threeday 2020 california international antiquarian book fair. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The toronto antiquarian book fair will be held at the art gallery of ontario, november 911, 2018.
New york antiquarian book fair new york international. About the fair boston international antiquarian book fair. 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. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Feb 07, 2020 from february 7 9, 2020, thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars will converge in pasadena for the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, the nations largest. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, the book fair will present volumes from five centuries of printing, as well as. Abaa about the abaa code of ethics mission statement. Feb 7 california international antiquarian book fair. In the aftermath of world war ii, representatives from five european countries met in amsterdam to discuss a new international booksellers organization. The new york international antiquarian book fair is sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the boston public library and the american antiquarian society. The event is sanctioned by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression.