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Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. 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. Pasadena to enjoy the book fair and the citys many cultural attractions and great restaurants. 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. The 52nd california international antiquarian book fair. The 45th california international antiquarian book fair comes to pasadena. If you wish to purchase an advertisement in the the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair directory please. Early details on the 46th ca international antiquarian. Over 2,500 directories are distributed with great exposure to exhibitors and attendees. February 7th, 2020 february 9th, 2020 53rd california international antiquarian book fair 2020 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 a. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. It is always amazing to see these great books and artifacts up close and in person and learn more about the them. 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.
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Over 200 international and us booksellers will be present at this major event of the rare book trade. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Fair director jim kay talks about sacramento, californias, antiquarian book fair, where over 60 exhibitors display thousands of rare and. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. For booksellers and collectors of rare and antiquarian books.
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