But when the california international antiquarian book fair comes to pasadena, california, the warmth of the sun pours over rare book lovers and dealers from all over the world. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. It features booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers.
Lorne bair, of lorne bair rare books in virginia seconded the opinion as he discussed the really pleasant venue, packed with a lot of. The 49th california international antiquarian book fair returns to the pasadena convention center this year from friday, february 12, through sunday, february 14. From february 10 12, 2012, southern california will become the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, u. Every year until now we have taken a booth next door to our good friends at william reese company of new haven, removing the wall between the stands and between us showing. Day two just wound down at the california antiquarian book fair in pasadena and the general mood amongst booksellers remained upbeat and positive. Jeff weber, owner of jeff weber rare books, takes a look at a book dated back in 1854 during the 45th california international antiquarian. Comments off on rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair tags antiquarian, book fair, california, greg thompson, rare book, special collections. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Gertz is a lifelong lover and collector of rare books who began his career in the trade in 1985 as a rare book scout and dealer. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Imagine walking through the california international antiquarian book fair with some of the foremost experts in a collecting field, listening as they discuss the. Our sellers guarantee your order will be shipped promptly and that all. We are just weeks away from the 48th california international antiquarian book fair february 68, 2015, the worlds great northern california rare book fair, and organizers have an extensive schedule of special events and seminars to surprise and delight both experienced collectors and those curious to begin.
When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of eden for rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair on vimeo. Gertz 200 members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquaria. The abaa california virtual book fair will be open continuously from 9am pst march 4th until 8pm pstmarch 6th. Collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book. The book fair is known for its vast collection of rare books, treasures. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pacific northwests biggest book event in 2021.
The lure of southern california and the california internt. Books into bestpicture oscar winners to highlight 2010. Three times each year, book collectors gather to attend major antiquarian book fairs in california february, new york city april, and boston november. The book fair is the largest of its kind in the southeastern united states. Open continuously from 10am central on tuesday until 1. Marlborough rare books booth 303 45 th california international antiquarian book fair convention center pasadena 10 th 12 th february 2012 144146 new bond street, london, w1s 2tr telephone. The fair was held this year in pasadena, california, at the convention center, february 1012. I am happy to announce the 2021 sacramento antiquarian book fair will be held september 4th.
Explore a rich selection of manuscripts, early american and european literature, modern first editions, childrens books, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on history, science, law, architecture, cooking, wine. Jan 08, 2019 the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday. To facilitate and encourage participation, fine books pulls together information about the book fairs, auctions, events, exhibits, and more available to those who would like to join in the. The frankenstein special exhibit will feature books, illustrations, and original ephemera from the eaton collection at the university of california, riverside library. This list prepared for the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, coming up the weekend of february 4 thru 11, 2019 in oakland, california, contains 36 items including fine press material, leaf books, typography, and california history. This ones not to be missed, said brad johnson, abaa president. Request your free tickets for the 48th california antiquarian book fair. Prepare to be taken on an amazing journey into the world of mary. Look for me in booth 914, for more interesting material.
You can be confident that when you make a purchase through, the item is sold by an abaa member in full compliance with our code of ethics. Not every collectible at the california international antiquarian book fair in san francisco has a backstory that chilling. Abaa announces california virtual book fair in march fine. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international. California international antiquarian book fair abaa february 2021 tba. Marlborough rare books booth 303 45 th california international antiquarian book fair convention center pasadena 10 th 12 th february 2012 144146 new bond street, london, w1s 2tr. Saturday, october 9th, 2021, from 10am6pm sunday, october 10th, 2021, from 11am4pm. September 9 12, 2021 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
Bcc members include printers, binders, typographers, historians, librarians, curators, collectors, readers, and scholars from california and around the world. In febuary it rains in rotterdam, freezes in france. The florida antiquarian book fair runs march 911, 2012 at the coliseum in downtown st. A catalogue for the 20 california antiquarian book fairs last year at this time, a group of bookselling friends who. Not only are about 200 rare book dealers from around the world bringing the cream of their respective crops to pasadena, but its also the 200th anniversary of the publication of mary shelleys frankenstein, and theres going to be a huge exhibit to celebrate the classic book. More than 160 exhibitors from 14 nations will be offering a diverse array of rare books and fine works on paper.
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. California antiquarian book fair day 2 day two just wound down at the california antiquarian book fair in pasadena and the general mood amongst booksellers remained upbeat and positive. In february its raining in rotterdam, freezing in france. The lure of southern california and the california interntl.
California international antiquarian book fair at the pasadena. Rare and out of print latin americana 2019 california. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. New york antiquarian book fair list 2020 selection of items presented at the 2020 california antiquarian book fair boston antiquarian book fair 2019 china. California virtual book fair tickets, thu, mar 4, 2021 at. We are delighted to announce the special exhibits for the 51st california international antiquarian book fair, which celebrate the 200th anniversary of mary shelleys frankenstein. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comes to. California virtual book fair tickets, thu, mar 4, 2021 at 9. This 29th edition of the fair brings together more than 80 exhibitors specialising in antique books, first editions, maps, prints, and manuscripts from all over the. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair.
The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. 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. Ca antiquarian book fair to feature rare and eclectic. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian book fair. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, oakland. Are you ready for the 48th california antiquarian book fair. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Dec 17, 2012 a portion of each ticket sale for the florida antiquarian book fair goes to help support the st. Younger book dealers are diving into the antiquarian trade. Mar 03, 2021 the california international antiquarian book fair will host a major online event, one filled with browsing, cool finds, and littastic programs, too.
After a late departure, stalled by dense fog which is virtually unheard of in the high desert of bend, oregon, i arrived at the 45th annual california antiquarian. The 47th california international antiquarian book fair. A book hunters holiday the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog.
Nov 20, 20 the 47th california international antiquarian book fair. New york international antiquarian book fair, new york, ny. California antiquarian book fair books, lectures, exhibits books. California antiquarian book fair fine books and collections. Miniature books 53rd california international antiquarian book fair february 79, 2020 come see me in booth 212, pasadena convention center, exhibit hall and ballroom 300 e green street pasadena, ca 91101. John crichton of brick row book shop in san francisco, said that overall the fair had gone exceptionally well. Featuring greg thompson, associate dean for special collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair. The worlds largest antiquarian book fair returns to the oakland marriott city center, february 810. Embracing great books into great movies, the 43d california international antiquarian book fair promises to be the most. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair. Booth 303 california international antiquarian book fair. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Signup to receive email notifications about all virtual book fairs sponsored by the abaa.
The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comes. Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. The book club of california membership is made up of a diverse and vital community united by a love of fine books and the marriage of content and craft. California antiquarian book fair books, lectures, exhibits. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Feb 08, 2010 oakland, ca the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair, one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california, friday, february 8 through sunday, february 10, 2019 at the oakland marriott city center. The 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair has been canceled.
Bibliophiles everywhere are invited to join the hunt for rare books and all manner of fine works on paper march 46 during the antiquarian booksellers association of americas california virtual book. 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. Not only are about 200 rare book dealers from around the world bringing the cream of their respective crops to pasadena, but its also the 200th anniversary of the publication of mary shelleys frankenstein, and theres going to be a huge. California international antiquarian book fair at the. Jim kay talked about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and collectible books. New york international antiquarian book fair home facebook. This list contains 62 artists books and fine press materials offered for sale by john howell for books at the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, february 79, 2020 at the pasadena exhibition center. Rare book paradise california antiquarian book fair. When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center. We actively solicit offers of books to purchase, including estates, collections and consignments. When the california international antiquarian book fair came to southern california for its 45th year, the pasadena convention center became the garden of ed. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comedy congress.
California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog of. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena, california february 79. Rare book paradise at 2012 california internatl antiquarian. Feb 03, 2021 the abaas california international antiquarian book fair has always been the most eclectic and inclusive, and we expect this virtual fair to be no different. The 2021 california antiquarian book fair will be our 33rd california fair, though this year it will be a digital fair running from thursday 4 march through saturday 6 march. Scholastic book fairs offer a great selection of books that are guaranteed for life, plus rewards, resources, and special offers you wont find anywhere else. The ca antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena by stephen j.
923 747 1671 97 642 1012 38 471 1105 528 859 1441 315 1461 1695 343 473 1175 1400 360 331 1254 649 1579 107 1306 173 333 1252 101