The first ABAA Virtual Book Fair starts at 10am (EDT) on Thursday, June 4. Here are some preview items drawn from the rare books and print ephemera you'll find when the virtual doors open. The Adventu... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from June 2020
Entries from February 2020
Preview some of the exciting rare books and related items you'll find at the 60th annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. Wells, H G. THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Indianapolis: The Bowen-Mer... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
“Many of the books at the fair are not just limited editions, but truly one of a kind.” — New York Times The rare-book world descends on New York over the weekend of March 5-8, 2020 for the 60th... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars will converge in Southern California for the 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair over the weekend of February 7-9, 2020. One of the ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair takes place in Pasadena, California over the weekend of February 7-9, 2020. Here's is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from January 2020
The ABAA recently learned of new developments in the criminal case regarding the Carnegie Library thefts. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Greg Priore and John Schulman pleaded guilty to thef... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The ABAA admitted a number of full and associate members at the end of 2019. Please welcome these new members below: Full Members Alexander Akin, Bolerium Books (San Francisco, CA) Alexander Akin, the... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from December 2019
ABAA-member John Crichton of San Francisco's Brick Row Book Shop has loaned the oldest-known Christmas card to the Charles Dickens Museum in London for inclusion in their current exhibition “Beautif... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from November 2019
One of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair will be held November 15-17, 2019 at the Hynes Convention Center in Bos... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from June 2019
UPDATE: These items have been recovered. The following two artist books by photographer Peter Bogardus were lost in transit to a New York address: Bogardus, Peter. Going to Gansu. Woodblock title-page... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]