See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Fair director jim kay talks about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and. The california international antiquarian book fair gives visitors the chance to see, learn about and purchase rare and valuable books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, photographs and more. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. California that year, kit hinrichs author, avid book collector, and one of the foremost.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. It is always amazing to see these great books and artifacts up close and in person and learn more about the them. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. February 12th, 2021 february 14th, 2021 oakland marriott city center. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair had some fun as i attended the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. The ca antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena by stephen j. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. 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. For the 2012 fair kit created a classic firmin didot letterform filled with. In febuary it rains in rotterdam, freezes in france. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819.
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. Featuring greg thompson, associate dean for special collections at the 45th california international antiquarian book fair. The california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america.
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Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Featuring more than 150 of the foremost booksellers from across the country and around the world, the california international antiquarian book fair lets you see, learn about and purchase the.
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The 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. 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. Rare book paradise at 2012 california international antiquarian book fair. California international antiquarian book fair at the. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers.
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