Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. California international antiquarian book fair things to do. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. At the 50th california international antiquarian book fair, being held feb. The california fair is the first major antiquarian book fair of the year in america and welcomes over 200 international exhibitors each year. Oakland, ca the 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12, 2017 at the oakland marriott. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair will again be held in oakland at the oakland marriott city center on february 1012, 2017. Bibliophiles will celebrate the 200th anniversary of frankenstein at the ca 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. Two days later they exhibited at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair see video. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books.
Pardon the pun, but the 51st california international antiquarian book fair is going to be a monster event. California book fair celebrates 50 years the new antiquarian. Come enjoy the 50th california international antiquarian book fair in the san francisco bay area, featuring the rare collections and treasures of 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries. Paid admission to the book fair includes seminars appealing to both the dedicated collector and those new to the world of rare books. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair. Spend the day in beautiful pasadena and catch both the fine print fair and the antiquarian book fair. Many quality exhibitors will participate in the pasadena antiquarian book, print, photo and paper fair, for two days only on october 7 and 8 at the pasadena convention center. As one of the largest and most prestigious book fairs in the world, this treasured annual exhibition is known for showcasing a fine collectio. Boston antiquarian book fair 2018 new york antiquarian book fair 2018 california international antiquarian book fair 2018 stuttgart antiquarian book fair 2018 olympia london international antiquarian book fair 2017. Hackenbergs love for rare books and desire to support dealers led him to become chair of the northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and to take part in putting together the antiquarian book fair, the largest rare book fair in the world, which celebrates its 50th anniversary at the oakland. If you collect books, maps, photographs, posters and other ephemera, be sure to attend the california international antiquarian book fair set for feb. The model of a modern rare bookseller, howell does business online and at california book fairs. 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. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair blogger.
The california international antiquarian book fair is celebrating its 50th anniversary on feb. As the only fair of its kind in southern california, lafpf offers collectors a unique opportunity to view thousands of prints and learn from twelve of the fields leading experts, all in a relaxed environment. Jan 30, 2017 the first major antiquarian book fair of the year in america, the california international antiquarian book fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. California international antiquarian book fair hosted by.
The 50th annual california international antiquarian book fair will take place in oakland, ca from february 1012, 2017. Please enjoy this selection of books that will be on display in booth 209. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena. We want to extend our thanks to everyone in oakland for a successful book fair, organizers, patrons, and booksellers alike. Join the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers for the 51st california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena on friday, february 9th through sunday, february 11th. One of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention center in bos. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12, 2017 at the oakland marriott city center. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the threeday fair, one of the.
Check out our popular blogs featuring top visited tourist attractions and things to do nearby piedmont place in oakland, california. Frankenstein at the ca antiquarian book fair fine books magazine. 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. February 17, 2017 leave a comment rob and matthew exhibited at the 6th biennial codex book fair see slide show on the codex website and attended the celebratory dinner at the berkeley city club. California book fair 2018 the new antiquarian the blog of.
We spoke to librarian and curator of the special exhibit, randal s. The albuquerque book fair provides regional booksellers a venue for the buying, selling and sharing of information about books and other collectible memorabilia. Antiquarian book fair includes harvey milks first failed. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. See more of sacramento antiquarian book fair on facebook. News from the california antiquarian book fair in pasadena. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. I hope i did justice in my pics in laying out the scope of things note all. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book.
Brandt about the library and its collections and why the special exhibit was chosen for this years. Being a book lover, i went to the 50th california international antiquarian book fair in oakland. This is a change from our usual dates the second week in march. Oakland hosts 50th annual antiquarian book fair the mercury news. California international antiquarian book fair, february 2017. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york.
Oakland, ca 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, february 8 through sunday, february 10, 2019 at the oakland marriott city center. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Oct 19, 2016 the 50th california international antiquarian book fair will be held february 1012, 2017 at the oakland marriott city center. As of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. The bancroft library, berkeley in partnership with the 50th california antiquarian book fair 2017 this years california antiquarian book fair will include a special exhibit from the bancroft library at the university of california, berkeley, which has a long history of collecting the literary fiction of california. Rare book week west the california antiquarian book fair and related events. We packed enough material for two booths and after we attended codex, we acquired more. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. The fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books and sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of.
Votes for women the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. California international antiquarian book fair coming to. The bancroft library, berkeley in partnership with the. Boston international antiquarian book fair 2017 duration. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Exhibitors will display and offer for sale a wide variety of antiquarian rare and modern first edition books, prints. We enjoy featuring special collections and recent acquisitions at book fairs in the pacific northwest and california. Among them, youll be able to find him at this years 50th california international antiquarian book fair in oakland, february 1012, 2017 at booth 914, heart and all. Worlds largest rare book fair celebrates 50th anniversary. Join the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa.
Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america. The bancroft library, berkeley in partnership with the 50th. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair returns to oakland marriott city center from february 1012, 2017. The 50th anniversary of the california international antiquarian book fair comes to the oakland marriott city center. Book fairs dont just have to be a distant memory from grade school.
The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. Saturday february 2, 2018 and sunday february 3, times and booth number tba. Book, print, photo and paper fair many of the worlds rare book dealers will participate in the pasadena antiquarian book fair, from february 4th through 5th at the pasadena convention center. California international antiquarian book fair, february. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair will be held february 1012, 2017 at the oakland marriott city center. Florida antiquarian booksellers association home facebook. Jan 23, 2017 the 50th anniversary of the california international antiquarian book fair comes to the oakland marriott city center.
Seeing all these highclass, highpriced book dealers and what they brought was super cool. Contact sacramento antiquarian book fair on messenger. Perhaps youve been looking everywhere for a leatherbound alphabet book housed in a papiermache box shaped like a human heart. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most. This years california antiquarian book fair will include a special exhibit from the bancroft library at the university of california, berkeley, which has a long history of collecting the literary fiction of california. Visit us at the the 50th california international antiquarian book fair. Oakland marriott city center 1001 broadway, oakland, california book fair hoursfriday, february 10, 2017 3 pm to 8 pmsaturday, february 11, 2017 11 am to 7 pmsunday, february 12, 2017 11 am to 5. California antiquarian book fair january 10 day 29.
Over the years we have displayed and sold books in seattle, portland, san francisco, sacramento, san mateo, pasadena and salinas california. Featuring over 150 booksellers from the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, this threeday event is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world. Oakland hosts 50th annual antiquarian book fair east bay times. The 36th florida antiquarian book fair will be presented on friday, saturday, and sunday, april 21, 22, and 23, 2017. Oakland, ca the 50th california international antiquarian book fair recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12, 2017 at the oakland marriott city center. The 50th california international antiquarian book fair, recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books, returns to northern california to celebrate its 50th anniversary, friday, february 10 through sunday, february 12, 2017. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. We will soon follow the sun and be present at the 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland abaa, february 1012th, 2017. Saturday, october 07, 2017 sunday, october 08, 2017. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. As one of the largest and most prestigious book fairs in the world, this treasured annual exhibition is known for showcasing a fine collection of rare and valuable books in a threeday fair for history buffs, art buffs, and bookworms alike.
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