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. Universally referred to as the worlds finest antiquarian book fair, the new york. The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and. Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. Culinary delights and other fine finds at the new york. An antiquarian term that may be less familiar is ephemera, which refers to printed items that were not expected to be saved as collectibles. Ha said its the most highly attended antiquarian book fair in the u. New york city the new york city book and ephemera fair took over wallace hall at the church of st ignatius, loyola as 47 dealers were drawn to upper east side manhattan for a sweet, oneday show that sets up shop in the heart of rare book week. Home book and paper fairs schedule blog video gallery. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. A premier gallery of books, photographs and ephemera including tobacco road signed first edition, antiquarian books, original knights templars manuscript book, original early newspapers, eldrige.
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A great piece of ephemera can fit alongside any tradition book collection or your entire collection can consist of ephemera. Mar 17, 2019 there are countless books at the annual new york international antiquarian book fair, of course, but also ephemera of all kinds. New york city it is the direct antithesis of a ducttaped banana on a wall. See hyperallergics concise guide to armory week here. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book. Welcome to classic books and ephemera under the proprietorship of dr. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should know. The perfect present for sticker lovers of all ages. We do not sell ebooks nor do we offer printondemand books or services. Buffalo niagara international antiquarian book, paper. Collectible paper ephemera ephemeron, singular are a source of inspiration for scrapbook aficionados and writers, among others. Brooklyn antiquarian book fairbrooklyn antiquarian book fair.
A nonprofit association of antiquarian booksellers promoting the love of books, maps, prints and ephemera. Ephemera is defined as pieces of paper, posters, or documents that were not meant for longterm preservation, but the pieces featured here have survived. Ephemera is defined as pieces of paper, posters, or documents that were not meant for longterm preservation, but the pieces featured here have survived for decades, if not centuries. Baker will be exhibiting at the greenwich village antiquarian book fair this weekend. An event management company started in 1985 as berkshire antiquarian book fairs. In this talk, antiquarian bookseller, librarian, and former dime museum. My ebay store has an everchanging inventory of newly published releases, along with rare and. Some of the books of the day are also available for sale. The manhattan vintage book, ephemera and fine press fair. T he annual new york international antiquarian book fair is a maze of glass shelves and display case lighting, a bounty of time portals in the arrangement of a sprawling jewelry convention. Every collector will do things differently and, just with books, you have to pick the. Christianity, judaism, children, cookbooks, decorative covers, ephemera, fine bindings, miniatures west side books and curios lois j. Universally referred to as the worlds finest antiquarian book fair, the new york international antiquarian book fair, which ran at the park avenue armory, march 58, is the cerebral destination for bibliophiles, scholars, museum professionals and those collectors who seek out. Antiquarian book dealers association of long island p.
The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and related materials, to support educational programs and research into the study of rare books, and to facilitate collegial relations between. The fall west side antiquarian book and ephemera fair quod libet. We hope to be able to reschedule the book fair for sometime in the fall. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Im fully aware of the benefits of the internet but it can never replace the fun of the fair and the net will always remain a side. Mar 09, 2018 the new york antiquarian book fair continues at the park avenue armory 643 park ave, upper east side, manhattan through march 11. At a rare book fair, the prices are steep but the lore is. Abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america. They were printed on one side with the names and addresses of the watchmaker or fixer, and a manufacturing or repair date was often handwritten on the paper collectors weekly. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Antiquarianbooksandantiques refine 156 followers antiquarianbooksandantiquesllc 3457 antiquarianbooksandantiquesllcs feedback score is 3457 100. Please check back here later this year for more info. This is the one youve heard so much about the hip shadow show.
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The same weekend as the new york antiquarian book fair at the park avenue armory. The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Early maps are among the most valuable and collectable ephemera items available. The booksellers offer a wide range of material, from collectible americana, literature and childrens books.
Mar 04, 2020 t he annual new york international antiquarian book fair is a maze of glass shelves and display case lighting, a bounty of time portals in the arrangement of a sprawling jewelry convention. Ephemera could be newspapers, tickets, pamphlets, brochures, flyers, advertisements, and so on. New york city the new york city book and ephemera fair took over wallace hall at the church of st ignatius, loyola as 47 dealers were drawn to upper east side. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the beginning of the print era to the present. A blog post from the ephemera society of america by jim crain. The ann arbor antiquarian book fair now hosts nearly forty dealers annually in the month of may. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Example above courtesy of the american antiquarian society. Peel and decorate or browse and feast on the beauty of this lush sticker book unlike any other. We have been in the bookselling trade for more than 15 years, and together have over a half. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera. Press new york international antiquarian book fair. The new york antiquarian book fair continues at the park avenue armory 643 park ave, upper east side, manhattan through march 11. Rmaba rocky mountain antiquarian booksellers association used, rare, out of print.
Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should. Baker will be exhibiting at the greenwich village antiquarian. Collecting maps is a rewarding and colourful pastime. My ebay store has an everchanging inventory of newly published releases, along with rare and collectible media. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.