As part of the bookselling community since 1996, AbeBooks is proud to support and promote book fairs and rare book events around the world. This calendar offers dates and details for important antiquarian and rare book fairs, and also events dedicated to paper collectibles and ephemera. If you need more information about an event, please contact the organizers directly.
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Germany’s leading annual rare book fair brings local and international booksellers together each year. Established in 1962, the fair is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe and reflects Germany’s long history and tradition in printing, publishing and bookselling.
After moving the date and location in 2023, the fair will return to its original location and date in 2024, the Stuttgart Kunstverein at the end of January.
First editions and bibliophile editions, fine press, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, maps, manuscripts and autographs - the fair offers the entire spectrum of the rare book and graphic art trade. Every January, collectors, libraries and art enthusiasts from all over Germany and Europe travel to the fair, which has been the annual kick-off in the international rare book calender for decades.
When: 26 - 28 January, 2024
Where: Württembergischer Kunstverein, Schloßplatz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Opening Hours: 12pm to 7.30pm (Friday); 11am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
After moving the date and location in 2023, the fair will return to its original location and date in 2024, the Stuttgart Kunstverein at the end of January.
First editions and bibliophile editions, fine press, manuscripts, graphic art, photographs, maps, manuscripts and autographs - the fair offers the entire spectrum of the rare book and graphic art trade. Every January, collectors, libraries and art enthusiasts from all over Germany and Europe travel to the fair, which has been the annual kick-off in the international rare book calender for decades.
When: 26 - 28 January, 2024
Where: Württembergischer Kunstverein, Schloßplatz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Opening Hours: 12pm to 7.30pm (Friday); 11am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
For the love of books! Rare Books LA – Pasadena welcomes booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of books, fine prints, maps, ephemera, and more on February 3-4, 2024 at the Pasadena Convention Center..
When: 3 - 4 February, 2024
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, California, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 4pm (Sunday)
When: 3 - 4 February, 2024
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, California, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 4pm (Sunday)
The California International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to San Francisco in 2024! This three-day event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, first editions, illustrated books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics.
When: 9 - 11 February, 2024
Where: Pier 27, San Francisco, 27 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, San Francisco, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: 5pm to 8pm (Friday); 12pm to 7pm (Saturday); 12pm to 5pm (Sunday)
When: 9 - 11 February, 2024
Where: Pier 27, San Francisco, 27 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, San Francisco, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: 5pm to 8pm (Friday); 12pm to 7pm (Saturday); 12pm to 5pm (Sunday)
The Palazzo Pisani Revedin Cultural Centre, founded in 2020 on the initiative of the Armenian cultural manager Samuel Baghdassarian, with its fascinating and spacious multifunctional exhibition halls, promotes artistic and cultural initiatives of various kinds, to promote culture in its many forms, starting with the ancient traditions and those of painting, literature and music.
Our knowledge and tradition in printing is centuries old and is part of the whole Armenian world that gave great impetus to Venetian printing. Antiquarian Armenian prints of Venice have a long history. In the past, the tradition of printing in Venice could be seen at the Printer's Museum on the beautiful island of San Lazzaro, right in Venice, the city that was the capital of printing in the 16th century.
When: 23 - 25 February, 2024
Where: Palazzo Pisani Revedin, Campo Manin, Venice, Italy
Opening Hours: 2pm to 8pm (Friday); 10.30am to 8pm (Saturday); 10.30am to 5pm (Sunday)
Our knowledge and tradition in printing is centuries old and is part of the whole Armenian world that gave great impetus to Venetian printing. Antiquarian Armenian prints of Venice have a long history. In the past, the tradition of printing in Venice could be seen at the Printer's Museum on the beautiful island of San Lazzaro, right in Venice, the city that was the capital of printing in the 16th century.
When: 23 - 25 February, 2024
Where: Palazzo Pisani Revedin, Campo Manin, Venice, Italy
Opening Hours: 2pm to 8pm (Friday); 10.30am to 8pm (Saturday); 10.30am to 5pm (Sunday)
The Tallahassee Bicentennial Antiquarian Book Fair
Sponsored by the Tallahassee Historical Society. Theme is “Immerse Yourself in Tallahassee & Florida History”. 25+ antiquarian book dealers, bringing history, first editions, and more; plus, maps, documents, art, prints, postcards, and any other Florida historic memorabilia. In addition, there will be Elder Storytelling and Collector Sharing. Contact person for dealers, and more information is Susan Mick, FABA: shmick@talstar.com
When: 23 - 26 February, 2024
Where: The Elks Club, 276 Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301, U.S.A.
When: 23 - 26 February, 2024
Where: The Elks Club, 276 Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301, U.S.A.
The Stockholm Antiquarian Book Fair is a highlight for the Scandinavian rare book trade and market and also welcomes many international guests.
It takes place each year in March in the historic Art Academy of Stockholm, right in the city center. For more information on exhibitors and events, visit the website of the Swedish Antiquarian Booksellers' Association, Svenska Antikvariatföreningen (SVAF).
When: 9 - 10 March, 2024
Where: Fredsgatan 12, Stockholm, Sweden
Opening Hours: 11am to 5pm (Saturday); 11am to 4pm (Sunday)
It takes place each year in March in the historic Art Academy of Stockholm, right in the city center. For more information on exhibitors and events, visit the website of the Swedish Antiquarian Booksellers' Association, Svenska Antikvariatföreningen (SVAF).
When: 9 - 10 March, 2024
Where: Fredsgatan 12, Stockholm, Sweden
Opening Hours: 11am to 5pm (Saturday); 11am to 4pm (Sunday)
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Japan (ABAJ) is pleased to announce the Tokyo International Antiquarian Book Fair 2024, which will take place from March 15 till 17th in the Tokyo Traffic Hall.The Tokyo Antiquarian Book Fair has been running for over 40 years.
All exhibiting booksellers at the Tokyo International Antiquarian Book Fair are a member of ABAJ and / or ILAB-affiliated businesses.
When: 15 - 17 March, 2024
Where: Tokyo Traffic Hall, 2-10-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
All exhibiting booksellers at the Tokyo International Antiquarian Book Fair are a member of ABAJ and / or ILAB-affiliated businesses.
When: 15 - 17 March, 2024
Where: Tokyo Traffic Hall, 2-10-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
The 63rd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is now scheduled to take place from 4 - 7th April 2024.
Both American and international exhibitors will offer a rich selection of manuscripts, unique ephemera, artist books, zines, as well as early American and European literature, modern first editions, children’s books, maps, autographs, photographs, and more.
When: 4 - 7 April, 2024
Where: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, U.S.A.
Both American and international exhibitors will offer a rich selection of manuscripts, unique ephemera, artist books, zines, as well as early American and European literature, modern first editions, children’s books, maps, autographs, photographs, and more.
When: 4 - 7 April, 2024
Where: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, U.S.A.
The Capital Art Fair will be held April 5th to April 7th at the University Club of Washington DC at 1135 16th St NW. The fair will feature 15 exhibitors from across the United States. The fair is devoted to the exhibit and sale of fine works on paper including etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, drawings, watercolors, and more. Its exhibitors come from around the US, and the work they show represents 500 years of Art History.
Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.
When: 5 - 7 April, 2024
Where: University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night ($50) 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 10am to 5pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.
When: 5 - 7 April, 2024
Where: University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night ($50) 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 10am to 5pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
The Capital Rare Book Fair will bring 38 antiquarian booksellers from across the country to Washington DC between May 3rd and 5th, 2024. Building on the success of the Georgetown Rare Book Fair, Fine Book Fairs has moved the fair to a prestigious downtown location, the historic University Club, just steps from the White House.
When: 3 - 5 May, 2024
Where: University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 11am to 6pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
When: 3 - 5 May, 2024
Where: University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A.
Opening Hours: Preview Night 5pm to 8.30pm (Friday), 11am to 6pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
Whether you're a collector looking for the next masterpiece to ad to your library, or a bibliophile who loves browsing second-hand classics, Firsts London is the book fair for you. Discover titles by distinguished authors, ephemera from celebrity readers and manuscripts from history's great moments, all in the heart of Chelsea.
When: 16 - 19 May, 2024
Where: Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's Square, King's Road, London SW3 4RY, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 5pm to 9pm (Thursday, Invitation Only); 11am to 8pm (Friday); 11am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
When: 16 - 19 May, 2024
Where: Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's Square, King's Road, London SW3 4RY, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 5pm to 9pm (Thursday, Invitation Only); 11am to 8pm (Friday); 11am to 6pm (Saturday); 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
The French antiquarian booksellers association, Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM), is pleased to announce that the Paris Rare Book and Graphic Arts Fair will be held from 14th to 16th June 2024.
A new venue will host the Fair in 2024, Le Carreau du Temple, a building steeped in Paris history.
From a Templar’s 12th-century enclosure to today's market hall, several centuries of history have shaped this site. Since 2014, the fully renovated Carreau du Temple has been hosting various cultural events every year, right in the heart of the popular historic Marais district.
A flagship event for books and works on paper, bringing together booksellers, autograph dealers, print and drawing galleries, specialist publishers and book artisans. From the oldest works to the most surprising contemporary avant-gardes, thousands of documents reveal the magic of our written and graphic heritage.
When: 14 - 16 June, 2024
Where: Le Carreau du Temple, Paris, France
A new venue will host the Fair in 2024, Le Carreau du Temple, a building steeped in Paris history.
From a Templar’s 12th-century enclosure to today's market hall, several centuries of history have shaped this site. Since 2014, the fully renovated Carreau du Temple has been hosting various cultural events every year, right in the heart of the popular historic Marais district.
A flagship event for books and works on paper, bringing together booksellers, autograph dealers, print and drawing galleries, specialist publishers and book artisans. From the oldest works to the most surprising contemporary avant-gardes, thousands of documents reveal the magic of our written and graphic heritage.
When: 14 - 16 June, 2024
Where: Le Carreau du Temple, Paris, France
The Melbourne Rare Book Fair returns to Wilson Hall at the University of Melbourne on 25th - 27th July 2024. The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is the major annual book fair of ANZAAB, the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers, and one of only a few rare book fairs in the Southern hemisphere.
Now in its 52nd edition, the Melbourne Rare Book Fair will again feature rare and wonderful books, manuscripts, ephemera, prints (and much more) from the best rare book and antiquarian dealers across Australia and New Zealand and from overseas. The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is the triumphant finale to the Melbourne Rare Book Week, a week of free lectures, exhibitions, book launches and events which celebrates the world of rare books in the UNESCO City of Literature, Melbourne.
When: 25 - 27 July, 2024
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Now in its 52nd edition, the Melbourne Rare Book Fair will again feature rare and wonderful books, manuscripts, ephemera, prints (and much more) from the best rare book and antiquarian dealers across Australia and New Zealand and from overseas. The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is the triumphant finale to the Melbourne Rare Book Week, a week of free lectures, exhibitions, book launches and events which celebrates the world of rare books in the UNESCO City of Literature, Melbourne.
When: 25 - 27 July, 2024
Where: Melbourne, Australia
The next ILAB Amsterdam Antiquarian Book Fair will be held following the 45th ILAB Congress from 19 - 20 October 2024. The fair organisers will release more information in the coming months.
When: 19 - 20 October, 2024
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
When: 19 - 20 October, 2024
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Held annually in the beautiful historic Chelsea Town Hall, the fair brings together up to 80 exhibitors specialising in rare books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts and ephemera from all over the world.
When: 1 - 2 November, 2024
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, London SW3 5EE, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 2pm to 7pm (Friday), 11am to 5pm (Saturday);
When: 1 - 2 November, 2024
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, London SW3 5EE, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 2pm to 7pm (Friday), 11am to 5pm (Saturday);
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair is one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the USA. Rare book dealers from the United States, but also Europe, Australia and Asia offer rare, collectible and antiquarian books, modern first editions, manuscripts, autographs, maps, atlases, and a plethora of other literary ephemera.
When: 8 - 10 November, 2024
Where: Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115, U.S.A.
When: 8 - 10 November, 2024
Where: Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115, U.S.A.
