The aba rare book fair london

Sir david attenborough to open rare book fair at evolution london the 61st aba rare book fair will be held at evolution london this year for the first time. Allsworth rare books rare books aba the antiquarian. Firsts londons rare book fair online the abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world will not take place in its physical form this year, and instead, will be hosted as an online event launching on friday 5th june at 2pm gmt at. By using this website you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy.

The 2020 edition of firsts london has sadly been cancelled. Aba rare book fair london abebooks customers should save the date for one of the worlds leading rare book shows, the london international antiquarian book fair. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Biblio is proud to be the official partner of firsts londons rare book fair, in june 2019.

Iona wolff one of the largest and most prestigious bibliophilic happenings in the world. Held each autumn in the beautiful and historic chelsea old town hall, this 29th edition of the fair brings together more than 80 exhibitors specialising in rare books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts and ephemera from all over the world theres something for every interest poetry, childrens classics, modern fiction, gardening, cookery, sport, military, crime, art. Actor, writer and rare book collector stephen fry reveals he will open abas rare book fair firsts 11 april 2019. You are still in time to discover the magic atmosphere of the rare books. In addition to rickmans personal scripts from robin hood. As we come to the end of yet another london international antiquarian book fair, the fiftyninth aba summer fair to be precise, collectors pockets are feeling a little lighter and our twitter feeds are now full of instagrammed photos of illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings and dealers behaving badly at the exhibitors wine reception. The abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world will not take place in its. The olympia fair ranks as one of the very top international book fairs alongside the likes of new york and paris. The aba stages a number of events each year, including the aba rare book fair which moves from olympia to dynamic new venue in one of londons iconic. It is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the uk and its membership also includes many leading booksellers from overseas. Due to take place from the 5th7th june 2020 at battersea evolution, the fair would have celebrated its 63rd anniversary and coincided with the 150th anniversary. Chelsea antiquarian book fair nov 2020, london uk trade show. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. We would like to offer you a selection of exhibitor highlights, which will be.

We specialise in fine travel books and nineteenthcentury photographs, with a particular emphasis on africa and the far east. Firsts londons annual rare book fair at shakespeares globe. Firsts, londons premier rare book fair, returns for its 62nd edition to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, running 5th 7th june 2020. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association. Firsts, londons premier rare book fair, returns for its 62nd edition to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, running 5th 8th june 2020. In addition to our regular exhibitors we have a lineup of unique events including guided tours designed to introduce visitors to the world of rare books, book signings and talks. The fair is being held from friday 7th to sunday 9th june in battersea park and the event is one of the worlds largest independent marketplaces. Due to take place from the 5th7th june 2020 at battersea evolution, the fair would have celebrated its 63rd anniversary and coincided with the 150th anniversary of the death of writer and author charles dickens.

The antiquarian book fair jun 2020, london international. The abas annual flagship event firsts londons rare book fair, and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world returns to beautiful battersea. London the antiquarian booksellers association aba is pleased to announce the launch of the organisations first digital fair firsts london online on 5th june, coinciding with the fairs original opening date. The antiquarian booksellers association rare book fair will be opened by sir david attenborough this year as it launches in its new battersea venue. The antiquarian booksellers associations aba annual flagship event firsts londons rare book fair returns for its 62nd year this summer and will be opened on friday 7th june 2019 by actor, writer and rare book collector, stephen fry. Firsts london rare book fair aba fridaysunday, june 57. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Stephen fry to open 62nd firsts londons rare book fair.

Collectors can browse the booths of over 200 rare book dealers from around the world and all across the united states, offering a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated. Local history london low countries manuscripts maps maritime mathematics medicine medieval history middle east military miniature books modern first editions modern illustrated books mountaineering music myths and legends napoleon natural history needlework new zealand occult old and rare books. It is a 2 day event organised by antiquarian booksellers association aba and will. Our meeting with sir david attenborough at the aba rare book fair london that will be opened until this saturday, 26th may. This major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world. Earlier today we attended the opening of the aba rare book fair london, declared open by sir david attenborough. Firstslondons rare book fair 2020 will be virtual only. While we wait for 2021, we invite you to partake in firsts online a digital version of our rare book fair 100 exhibitors from 14 countries will gather to offer rare and beautiful works including books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera covering a vast array of subjects. The abas annual flagship event firsts londons rare book fair, and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world returns to beautiful battersea park just minutes from central london where it will welcome around 150 international exhibitors. This major threeday event is one of the highlights in the world for book lovers and collectors and centrepiece of london international antiquarian book fair. United kingdom book fairs firsts online the antiquarian booksellers association aba is thrilled to announce the launch of the organisations first digital fair firsts london online to take place the same day as what would have been the opening day on 5th june 2020. Thankfully, that is pretty easy to do when you consider how many events there are to look forward to in november, which are only compounded when you book into.

Firsts londons rare book fair the 63rd aba summer fair which returns to evolution london in the heart of battersea park, in 2020 for a third time. Firsts londons annual rare book fair takes place at battersea evolution in battersea park from friday the 7th of june to sunday the 9th. The aba chelsea rare book fair has something to offer every type of book lover. Worldfamous naturist and avid book collector sir david will kick off the fair, which is open to the public and free of charge, at 12pm. Therell be more than 150 exhibitors from 15 countries. 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. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare. The aba was founded in 1906 and is the oldest organization of its kind in the world. Showcasing rare, unique and unusual items from more than 150 leading uk and international dealers, firsts london is the jewel in the. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. The fair will run from 24 26 may at battersea evolution where it will showcase some of the rarest and most beautiful books in existence. Firsts london online rare book fair to launch june 5.

The provincial booksellers fairs association pbfa is planning an unlimited succession of virtual fairs starting on the 29th of each month as it adapts to a world without traditional fairs. Upcoming dates of the institute of english studies read more. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. Founded in 1906 and the oldest organisation of its kind in the world, the antiquarian. The london book fair is a bibliophiles dream, bringing together more than 150 international booksellers who specialise in everything from medieval manuscripts to signed first. The pinnacle of rare book fairs in the us is the annual new york antiquarian book fair, which takes place from april 710 at the park avenue armory. The antiquarian booksellers association, london, united kingdom. A highlight of the london book fair calendar, the aba chelsea rare book fair fills the historic walls of chelsea old town hall this friday 1 november 27pm and saturday 2 november 11am5pm. Four london book fairs will go into one week in june 21 may 2019.

The antiquarian booksellers association home facebook. It held its 62nd fair, with more than 150 exhibitors from around the world, in june 2019 in battersea park, london. Scripts, diaries, and letters from the life and career of alan rickman are set to go up for auction at the aba rare book fair in london. Firsts londons rare book fair the aba summer fair has been cancelled for 2020. Alan rickmans frustrations with harry potter character.

Aba rare book fair london 2018 with sir david attenborough. Biblio is proud to partner with firsts londons rare. The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. Julian roberts fine books is an accredited member of the antiquarian booksellers association, the international league of antiquarian booksellers and the. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. Rare books london 2016 notes from a young collector.

Pbfa london antiquarian book fair ilec conference centre, ibis london earls court hotel, 47 lillie road, london, sw6 1ud. British broadcasting royalty sir david attenborough will open the aba rare book fair at its new london location in battersea park on thursday 24 may. The digital fair will replace the cancelled annual rare book fair which was due to take place in london from 5th7th june 2020. Firsts londons rare book fair are delighted that actor, writer and book collector stephen fry will open this years fair when more than 150 dealers from the. When the cold starts settling into the city, it is important to focus on all the incredible things happening in london to remind yourself what a great city it is no matter the season. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Friday, june 5, 129 saturday, june 6, 117 sunday, june 7, 115. The aba rare book fair london is one of the largest rare book shows in the world, featuring more than 150 vetted exhibitors selling books, manuscripts, maps, prints and original artwork from all over the world. Firsts london is organized by the antiquarian booksellers association aba. Late actor alan rickman, who played the potions and defense against the dark arts teacher in the harry potter films, admitted in newly released letters that he. Firsts london formally known as the aba rare book fair, london is the abas annual flagship event and the worlds largest independent marketplace for rare and outofprint books.

The longest running book fair in the world, this years firsts london is the 62nd annual summer fair of the antiquarian bookseller association aba photo credit. Shakespeares first folio returns to britain after forty years. The antiquarian booksellers associations aba are back with their annual firsts festival, and theyre bringin stephen fry with them. Evolution london chelsea bridge gate, queenstown road battersea park, london sw8 4nw for more information, visit their web site. We were exhibiting on 24 26 may 2018 at firsts the aba rare book fair london. London due to the ongoing uncertainties related to the covid19 situation, the antiquarian booksellers association aba has made the difficult decision to cancel their flagship event firsts londons rare book fair 2020. 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.

Allsworth rare books allsworth rare books was established in 2002 by jenny allsworth, after ten years experience working at major london booksellers bernard quaritch ltd. Exhibition centre in london the perfect hall for london. In just over two weeks the antiquarian booksellers association will host its 61st annual london fair, and for the first time will move to central. Pbfa online fair to go monthly antiques trade gazette. The english home aba rare book fair, london 2018 facebook. One of our largest premier antiquarian book fairs featuring more than 100 uk and international booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera, collector items and more to suit all pockets. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.