Devoted collectors of books, maps, photographs, posters, prints and various other ephemera will assuredly be drawn to the 2018 san francisco antiquarian book. Catalogs an antiquarian book shop in san francisco. The fair venue is close to the airport milanolinate. San francisco antiquarian book print and paper fair is an international event. Thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years of art and history. The san francisco fair is a pure selling event with the emphasis on. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. But it seems as if each of the 240 booksellers at the worlds largest. Now in its second year, the san francisco map fair will bring together over 20 antiquarian and map dealers from the us, canada and germany, offering. We specialize in first editions, rare books and manuscripts from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, with a strong emphasis on english and american literature. Happening february 2nd3rd, the biennial fair will feature dealers from around the world selling rare books and manuscriptsfind adventure in voyages and exploration around the world. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california.
Antiquarian book fairs and collecting empress norma of san. The annual event, which alternates between san francisco and pasadena, is billed as the worlds largest rare book fair, with more than 230 vendors from 25 states and 12 countries. February 09, 2018 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. Thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years of art and history will be on display and available for purchase at this threeday event. Thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years of. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. London map fair 2021 royal geographical society 1 kensington gore london sw7 2ar entrance exhibition road. Past fairs have included dozens of dealers from around the state and the north east. San francisco map fair in the bay area at the regency center.
The inside and back covers are gorgeous, with some surprises. The california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books featuring the collections and rare treasures of 200 booksellers from over 20 different countries and will take place at the pasadena. It is a wonderful opportunity to hold a piece of history in your hands and talk with the booksellers who have. The lecture series portion of the san francisco map fair will be sponsored by the california map society. San francisco map fair at the lodge at the regency center in. San francisco antiquarian book print and paper fair san. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. 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.
Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. If you want more antiquarian book fun, the the 51st california international antiquarian book fair will be held in pasadena, california, february 911, 2018. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. As a precautionary measure for the health and wellbeing of our valued dealers and guests, historymiami museum has canceled the 2020 miami international map fair and all related events. These fairs offer mainly antiquarian books, but some map dealers are present. Thousands of maps, prints, and books spanning over 500 years of art and history will be on display and available for purchase over. 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. Nancy johnson has four decades of show management experience, and her company brings to all their. Map fair consists of many reputable antique map, print, book and ephemera dealers.
Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The fair consists of over 20 antique map, print, and book dealers from all across north america and parts of europe. This list included some of the miscellanous title taken for display at the 51st international antiquarian book fair in pasadena. It is one of smaller shows but it was really cool to see things all of the books are first editions. We have a wonderful location for our fair, and we intend to have this location for many fairs to come. South san francisco conference center 255 s airport blvd. Read more about boston international antiquarian book fair 2018. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states.
Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. This fair is larger and has many more international booksellers. Friday, february 09, 2018 sunday, february 11, 2018. In conjunction with the monthly market of antiques brocantage about 200 exhibitors. This exciting fair at the south san francisco conference center next friday and saturday features more than 120 exhibitors of books, maps. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. Jan 23, 2018 the san francisco fair has been a fixture on the bay area scene since 1994, and becomes more diversified with each decade. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory.
The san francisco map fair will be held at the lodge in the regency center on 1290 sutter st. Bookworms and print lovers, the sf antiquarian book fair is. Mantova libri mappe stampe mantova may and september the oldest antiquarian book fair in italy, established 1975. Boston book fair 2019 one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention center in bos. February 23, 2018 at the south san francisco conference center. Our map fair is an international event, drawing dealers, collectors and others from a number of countries and from throughout north america. Antiquarian book fair thriving in san francisco sfgate. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u.
The mission of the california map society to preserve and disseminate historical and contemporary cartography, primarily of california, for members as well as the general public. San francisco map fair, hosted by the history in your hands foundation. Offerings include over six centuries of creativity, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to 21st century autographed sketches by contemporary. The antiquarian a has been used on bookmarks, ads, posters, catalogs, and direct mail pieces for the fair. The san francisco map fair is sponsored by the history in your hands foundation hiyhf, a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide classrooms with authentic, historical objects in an effort to help foster a more enriched learning experience.
The 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair is a great way to spend an afternoon with fellow bibliophiles from rochester and the surrounding area. Bookworms and print lovers, the sf antiquarian book fair. Hong kong rare book, photograph and map fair boston international antiquarian book fair 2018 friday november 16, 2018 sunday november 18, 2018. Autographs, postcards, ephemera, maps, california and the west, to name a. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. San francisco map fair at the lodge at the regency center.
Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. The san francisco fair has been a fixture on the bay area scene since 1994, and becomes more diversified with each decade. Browse rare and antiquarian books, maps, manuscripts, and ephemera from the dawn of printing to modern first editions. Antiquarian book fairs and collecting empress norma of. Next week, the catalogue will be for everyone to see. Not every collectible at the california international antiquarian book fair in san francisco has a backstory that chilling. The san francisco map fair will be held in the lodge at the regency center on 1290 sutter st. Jan 31, 2020 san francisco antiquarian book print and paper fair is going to be organised at san francisco center for the book, san francisco, usa from 31 jan 2020 to 01 feb 2020 this expo is going to be a 2 day event. The event for antiquarian book and print lovers in milan.