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. The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Newsletter sign up if you would like to receive our email newsletter to be notified of new acquisitions and promotions, please enter your email address below. We have an eclectic assortment of more than two hundred fifty thousand 250,000 books. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. We also offer a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. The antiquarian booksellers association of america.
Fresh off the new york antiquarian book fair, i made this video of one of the books i exhibited and with which i am personally fascinated. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Peeking into the world of rare books the new york times. Letters are about war intrigues, meetings, crimes, disappearances of important people. 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. Fine books and collections earlier this year, we invited hundreds of antiquarian and rare book dealers to tell us about a unique or noteworthy recent sale. Rare book news the new antiquarian the blog of the.
Im proud to be a member of the provincial book fairs association, the countrys biggest trade association for professional book sellers. Its your guarantee of a knowledgeable, professional service and the best possible price for your books. Noun then, around 1820, a philadelphia antiquarian named alexander young found winslows account. The oldest book published in america a 16th century ghost printing. The books shops have gone, but im still buying old books to sell at book fairs.
We also have a rare book room with a wide range of subjects, from fine bindings, art and architecture, philosophy, nautical, maine, fiction and poetry, among others. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. We include open shops, and others who sell by appointment, mail, catalog, online or at book fairs. We specialize in quality, rare and collectible first editions. The new documentary the booksellers looks at the esoteric world of the antiquarian trade, and the passionate, eclectic and endangered. Antiquarian book dealers state library of pennsylvania. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Directory midwest antiquarian booksellers association.
Antiquarian definition of antiquarian by merriamwebster. Ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Southern new england booksellers encompasses connecticut, massachusetts and rhode island. Ill be posting cool old books, news about book fairs and tips for collectors here. Andre strong bookseller lists all books online at and. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association. Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and elists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor.
Antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland. He wrote famous bestselling book, which became a movie. Antiquarian book trade in the united states wikipedia. T he old town bookshop has been a specialist booksellers of antiquarian maps, prints, scottish material, fine art monographs and original artworks for over thirty years. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Wakefield of the chevington press and professional photographs by eric kilby highlighting endangered and extinct animals with original paintings by the gorillas at zoo new england. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every country in the world. Welcome to michael gravesjohnston, rare, vintage and antiquarian books on africa, pacific, america, egyptology, ancient greece, rome, ethnography, anthropology and. Regularly updated, with the latest news items added at. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers.
The fair was held in conjunction with sydney rare book week, organised jointly by the university of sydney and the state library of new south wales, in the week leading up to the book fair. Maine antique digest used book lovers guides series, published by book hunter press. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. We are especially interested in pre1800 material, fine bindings and sets, important illustrated works, limited edition, fine press. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Antiquarian definition is one who collects or studies antiquities. We are especially interested in pre1800 material, fine bindings and sets, important illustrated works, limited edition, fine press books, signed books, illuminated and text manuscripts. Browse our current catalogues jarndyce booksellers.
Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. The word antiquarian could also be used to describe a person who collects rare books or other antique items. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa booksellers abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in manuscripts and rare books. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. Ankh antiquarian books established in 1989, specialises in rare antiquarian books and new books on the subject of ancient egypt and history. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Situated in the heart of edinburghs historic old town on the characterful victoria street, the shop comprises a 16th century medieval granary store originally used to supply edinburgh castle and is a stones throw away from.
Rowling to harper lee, we deliver the most desirable first editions and signed firsts at a fraction of their market value. A quick roundup of the news about rare books and collectors from around the world. Home ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers. It is a very rare 1505 toledo printing of the first book published in america of. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers.
The anzaab sydney rare book fair was held on 1st and 2nd november 2019 at maclaurin hall at the university of sydney. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. City specialization appraise verified updated avis liberty book shop 1 e. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 240 cata logues. Sneab was born in 2014, as an expanded incarnation of massachusetts and rhode island antiquarian booksellers, which began in 1976. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. We will continue to assess the situation as it evolves and let you know if anything changes in our approach.
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