Past Book Fairs

53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair

February 7 - February 9, 2020

“In 2020, we are excited to feature Women’s Suffrage in the United States with special exhibits and panels. We’re also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer Ray Bradbury and continuing our support for the California Young Book Collector’s Prize. We look forward to seeing you at our three-day event, which is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world.”

Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

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Stuttgart Antiquarian Book Fair

January 24 - January 26, 2020

“Established in 1962, the fair is one of the oldest in Europe and reflects Germany’s history and tradition in printing, publishing and bookselling. Perfectly in Stuttgart’s city center, the fair takes pride in the region’s longstanding cultural events.”

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Salone della Cultura, Milan

January 18 - January 19, 2020

“Two days on the third weekend of January dedicated to the pure pleasure of wandering through Italy’s largest bookstore (over 500,000 books will be displayed), to visit inside of it exhibitions, attending workshops organized by true arts “Maestri”, have the chance to listen to lectures. And appreciate how it’s still possible today to speak about culture and how to.”

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PAPERMANIA PLUS ANTIQUE PAPER SHOW

January 11 - January 12, 2020

PAPERMANIA PLUS hours are set for
Saturday & Sunday January 11 – 12, 2020
9am – 5pm.

XL CENTER IN HARTFORD, CT.

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NORTHAMPTON BOOK AND BOOK ARTS FAIR

December 6 - December 7, 2019

Friday, Dec. 6, 5-8 pm
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am-4 pm
FREE ADMISSION
​​Northampton Community Arts Trust
33 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060

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BOSTON INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR (ABAA)

November 15 - November 17, 2019

November 15 – 17, 2019
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

Friday: 4pm – 8pm

Saturday: Noon – 7pm

Sunday: Noon – 5pm

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THE BOSTON BOOK, PRINT, AND EPHEMERA SHOW

November 16 - November 16, 2019

Saturday, November 16, 2019
8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Back Bay Events Center
180 Berkeley StreetBoston, MA, 02116

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San Marino Postcard & Paper Collectibles Fair

November 9 - November 10, 2019

San Marino Masonic Center

3130 Huntington Dr. San Marino CA 91108.

Saturday 10-6 Sunday 9-3

Admission $5

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Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair

November 1 - November 3, 2019

“Starting November 1st, some of the foremost booksellers from Canada and beyond are gathering at the AGO for the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair. They bring with them a wide ranging selection of books, maps, prints and manuscripts for your perusal – including travel and exploration; natural history, science and technology; children’s and illustrated; fine press and limited editions; modern first editions and signed volumes; antiquarian and incunabula; as well as interesting and unusual books of all kinds…”

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Vancouver Art Book Fair

October 19 - October 20, 2019

“Free and open to the public, VABF is a multi-day celebration of artists’ publishing featuring over one hundred local, national and international publishers, as well as a diverse line-up of programs, performances and artists’ projects.

Featured artists travel to Vancouver from across Canada and the globe, and produce everything from books, magazines, zines and printed ephemera to digital, performative or other experimental forms of publication.

Canada’s first art book fair, VABF is the longest-running international art book fair in the country and on the West Coast. In 2019 the event is anticipated to attract more than 5,000 visitors from across the Greater Vancouver Area and beyond…”

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The Pioneer Valley Book & Ephemera Fair

October 20 - October 20, 2019

Smith Vocational School
80 Locust St (Route 9)
Northampton, Mass

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Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair

October 20 - October 20, 2019

“The fair will include over 40,000 items, dating from the 15th century to the present day, displayed by 40 dealers from across Canada and the United States…”

OCTOBER 20th, 2019
10:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

ADMISSION: $5.00
TUDOR HALL 3750
North Bowesville Rd. (near Hunt Club & Riverside Drive)

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70th Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show

October 20 - October 20, 2019

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Causeway Bay Hotel
6820 South Cedar Street
Lansing, Michigan

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Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair

October 19 - October 19, 2019

“The Rochester Area Booksellers Association is holding its 47th annual Antiquarian Book Fair on October 19, 2019. It is the oldest regional Antiquarian Book Fair in the country.”

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Location: The Main Street Armory
900 East Main Street, Rochester

Admission: $5 General Admission
FREE for Children Under 12 & Students with Student ID

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