Washington antiquarian book fair offers opportunity to own. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Please check back here later this year for more info. One of seattles most beloved book dealers, louis collins, longtime proprietor of louis collins books and producer of the seattle antiquarian book fair. More than 60 antiquarian book exhibitors from all over the u. Enter sid cutter pavilion for book fair information call 5053451945. Emphasizing rare and vintage books, ephemera, posters, manuscripts, vernacular photography, fine art, including prints, paintings, drawings, and photographs. Exhibiting at the washington antiquarian book fair, a.
A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. Washington antiquarian book fair 2018 the washington antiquarian book fair is the only curated festival of rare, collectible books in the d. The washington antiquarian book fair is the only curated festival of rare, collectible books in the d. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Book fair reception in lower queen anne, cohosted by the pacific northwest chapter of abaa.
At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. 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. The washington antiquarian book fair which began as a fundraiser for a small primary school in chevy chase, maryland in 1975 and grew into a 44year tradition has been a labor of love for all whove been a part of this fabulous event. Washington booksellers remember louis collins, one of the. The washington antiquarian book fair is more than old. The 39th annual book fair is set for april 2426, 2020 at the coliseum in st. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. Oct 04, 2016 the 2017 washington antiquarian book fair will take place on april 28th and 29th, at the sphinx club, 15 k st nw right in the heart of washington, dc. Buy washington antiquarian book fair tickets on everfest and earn rewards for this years festival, future fests and your other festival faves. Washington antiquarian book fair is a festival of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and drawings. Washington antiquarian book fair byt brightest young things. Washington antiquarian book fair washington, dc 2018. So it is with a heavy heart that i share the news that the time has come for the wabf to retire. Seattle antiquarian book fair, the largest book fair in the northwest with a bcw table for all to visit.
Jan 18, 2018 one of seattles most beloved book dealers, louis collins, longtime proprietor of louis collins books and producer of the seattle antiquarian book fair, died of a heart attack on jan. Visit austin abbey rare books at the following fairs during the spring and fall of 2017. Washington antiquarian book fair washington dc, usa trade show. Whether youre a serious collector or budding enthusiast, exhibitors from across the country have something spectacular for you including rare books, manuscripts, modern first editions, autographs, prints, maps, drawings and other fine ephemera at a multitude of price. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. View past events at capitol hill books in our events archive. If you dont read short stories this is a great start. Join our mailing list and keep uptodate on all the.
Come join us at the washington antiquarian book fair. Friday september 28, 48 saturday september 29, 105. Featuring art, science, medicine, geography, travel, sports, music, classics, childrens books and more, wabf offers something. Washington antiquarian book fair is a day event being held from 28th to 29th sep 2017 at holiday inn, rosslyn, united states of america. Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse. Washington antiquarian book fair sep 2018, washington dc. Washington antiquarian book fair april 2829 april 21, 2017 1 comment immerse yourself in the world rare books and ephemera at the 42nd annual washington antiquarian book fair, taking place april 2829 at the sphinx club in washington, dc. The 43rd annual washington antiquarian book fair was held at the holiday inn rosslyn in arlington county, virginia on friday.
Please note that this information will be used only to keep you informed of upcoming seattle antiquarian book fair events. The 2020 capital art fair in its 40th year is now part of the dc rare book and art fair which includes dealers of rare and vintage books, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, prints and fine art incorporating the washington antiquarian book fair plus the capital art fair. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020.
Were already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned. Friday september 28, 2018 saturday september 29, 2018 read more about 2018 washington antiquarian book fair. At wabf you can see, touch, and evaluate firsthand the quality. One of the largest book fairs of its kind in the pacific northwest, the event attracts hundreds of antique book hunters and historians each year. Now we have moved to dade city, about an hour and a half away from our old. The fair is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the southeast. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Saturday february 2, 2018 and sunday february 3, times and booth number tba. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Marriott gateway hotel crystal city 1700 richmond highway arlington, va 22202 for more information, visit their web site. South san francisco, california 94080, 2018 the 51st california international antiquarian book fair, abaa.
Jan 04, 2018 washington booksellers remember louis collins, one of the best bookmen in the northwest. A man looks at antiquarian books at the washington antiquarian book fair in arlington county, virginia, the united states, on sept. Friday september 28, 2018 saturday september 29, 2018. Experience all the world has to offer find friends. Ajc decatur book festival encouraging the love of books.
It doesnt take a history or musical fan to recognize the great importance of the collections on display at the new york antiquarian book fair. Washington antiquarian book fair september 28, 2018 september 29, 2018 take a break from your pile of trump books and check out the eclectic offerings at this bibliophile bonanza, where more than 60 vendors serve up a wide variety of vintage books and other collectibles that might help take your mind off of contemporary events. Waba washington antiquarian booksellers association waba has over 100 bookseller members including open shops, internet, and by appt dealers. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. While the fair has antiquarian in its name, thats a bit of a misnomer. Washington antiquarian book fair abebooks reading copy. Antiquarian books are displayed at the washington antiquarian book fair in arlington county, virginia, the united states, on sept. Mar 09, 2018 the fiftyeighth new york antiquarian book fair, organized by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international league of antiquarian booksellers, opened march 8 at the park avenue armory and runs through sunday. Washington antiquarian book fair sep 2018, washington dc usa. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. May 18, 2020 everfest is the webs fastest growing festival community. Waba washington antiquarian booksellers association. Learn how we connect booksellers with budding and experienced collectors at the washington antiquarian book fair, a twoday event of rare, collectible books.
After 40 successful years, the washington antiquarian book fair has a successor dealers dealer list. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The washington antiquarian book fair is more than old books but. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Washington antiquarian book fair 2018 stolen books. It is a 2 day event organised by washington antiquarian book fair and will conclude on 29sep2018. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The seattle antiquarian book fair october 2020 dates to be announced seattle, washington seattle urban book expo october 2020 dates to be announced seattle, washington minnesota black authors expo october 2020 dates to be announced minneapolis, minnesota. Washington antiquarian book fair 2017 brian cassidy. Find on facebook follow on twitter follow on instagram. Emory award presentation for 2019 at the dearborn house. 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.
See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. We enjoyed hearing from many of our favorite authors and discovering new ones. The 2017 washington antiquarian book fair will take place on april 28th and 29th, at the sphinx club, 15 k st nw right in the heart of washington, dc. We are a familyowned and operated antiquarian bookstore that was open 40 years in downtown st. The 57th chicago book and paper fair june 16, 2018 one of americas oldest bookseller trade associations, the midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba, will hold its annual fair on saturday, june 16th, 2018, from 10 a. 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. We had a great time over labor day weekend, and hope you did, too. Unexpected highlights from the antiquarian book fair. Now in its 43rd year, the festival features first editions of scifi novels, maps, and prints. Washington antiquarian book fair washington dc, usa. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association presents. The fair will be held on friday, april 7 from 1pm to 7pm, and saturday, april 8 from 9. Everfest is the worlds first loyalty club for festivals. See their listings on the website, or pick up a printed directory.
The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. We hope to be able to reschedule the book fair for sometime in the fall. Immerse yourself in the world rare books and ephemera at the 42nd annual washington antiquarian book fair, taking place april 2829 at the sphinx club in washington, dc. This year, over 60 exhibitors from all over the united states will be displaying. Washington antiquarian book fair offers opportunity to own history. Washington antiquarian book fair 2018 antiquarian booksellers. Washington antiquarian book fair 2020 in washington, dc. 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. Whether youre a serious collector or budding enthusiast, our exhibitors from across the country have something spectacular for you including rare books, manuscripts, modern first editions, autographs, prints, maps, drawings and other fine ephemera at a multitude of price points. Bookscout washington antiquarian book fair paperback january 1, 1998 by john dunning author visit amazons john dunning page. Each march exhibitors from around the country convene at the washington antiquarian book fair, offering both serious collectors and budding enthusiasts rare books, manuscripts, modern first editions, autographs, prints, maps, drawings and other fine ephemera. Oct 06, 2018 michael slicker was the founding president of the florida antiquarian booksellers association and has served as chairman of its annual florida antiquarian book fair since its inception.
Upcoming september, 2018 notable book fairs september 12 the georgia antiquarian book and paper fair, decatur, ga. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. The washington antiquarian book fair is more than old books but its also those booksellers from all over the countryincluding some local favoriteswill bring their best wares to the holiday inn rosslyn for one evening and one day, and book lovers are encouraged to attend. Dive into a treasure trove of rare books, manuscripts, autographs, maps, drawings and other fine ephemera think authentic white house letters from jackie kennedy or 1st editions of sylvia plath poetry at the 42nd annual washington antiquarian book fair. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins the. Whether youre a serious collector or budding enthusiast, our exhibitors from across the country have something spectaculr for you including rare books. Washington antiquarian book fair, washington, dc 2020. Sep 28, 2018 the washington antiquarian book fair is the only curated festival of rare, collectible books in the d.