Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Everything within tavistock books is special and the only problem is finding more space for books after visiting them. Look for the book fair finds sign in participating booths. The abaa is a frequent partner with other bookrelated associations in underwriting lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, book collecting contests, and educational opportunities, and is the proud sponsor of the three greatest annual antiquarian book fairs, in california, new york, and boston. Mary shelleys frankenstein has captured the imagination of readers and artists for 200 years and has spawned a complete genre of literature, movies and pop culture, said michael r. Carol has also served as chair of the southern california chapter. Younger book dealers are diving into the antiquarian trade. The abaa books list is open to anyone to read, but only abaa members are allowed to post. From february 9 11, 2018, southern california hosts the nations largest rare book exhibition as thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars converge at the 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Northern california independent booksellers association, for independent retail bookselling in. This year, we have 180 dealers from around the globe exhibiting some of the best, rarest, and just plain coolest books on the planet, across every imaginable subject area. He moved to california in 1967 to work for the legendary rare book dealers, zeitlin and ver brugge, and remained there for nearly six years. The california international antiquarian book fair is now the largest rare book fair in the world. Southern california chapter american printing history.
Collectors and special collections librarians gather for a few days of unparalleled. Major gathering of book lovers celebrates the 100th. Welcome owned and operated by ben weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, heritage book shops inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. The fair will take place at the pasadena sheraton, steps away from the abaa california intl antiquarian book fair, held the same weekend at the pasadena convention center. The abaa is a frequent partner with other book related associations in underwriting lectures, exhibitions, symposiums, book collecting contests, and educational opportunities, and is the proud sponsor of the three greatest annual antiquarian book fairs, in california, new york, and boston. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme.
Southern california becomes the rare book capital of the world as thousands of book lovers, dealers and scholars converge at the 49th california international antiquarian book. Michael came to bookselling after having been a graduate student in philosophy at the university of texas. The southeast chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association of america endeavors to practice integrity, honesty and ethics of the highest order in conducting business with the general public and among our ourselves and strives to stimulate interest in books and book collecting in the public. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. May 31, 2012 in february its raining in rotterdam, freezing in france. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.
Thompson, book fair cochair of the southern california chapter of the abaa. California is in a state of emergency, dmv offices are temporarily closed to the public and appointments are currently not available. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena the event is happening feb. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is an organization in the united states for dealers in rare and antiquarian books. Wills, an excellent, quirky bookshop specializing in outofprint scholarly books. Besides selling books on line, we operate a retail shop in boston, ma, that is open to the public and issue catalogs of books about japan and east asia, with an emphasis on japanese woodblock books.
Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Monster gathering of rare book lovers will celebrate the. Antiquarian booksellers association of america wikipedia. Antiquarian book collecting in southern california abaa. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from modern first editions to general used books to rare archival collections. A thoughtful book dealer with special expertise in charles dickens. For new bibliophiles eager to learn, abaa staff know where to direct you.
California international antiquarian book fair abaa ilab. They go to book fairs to look in wonder at the treasures in glass cases, but they rarely follow those treasures back to the bookshops of their owners, rarely appear. Bookbid rare books is a rare book dealer located in beverly hills, california. Southern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers. The abaa provides a forum for antiquarian booklovers to buy, sell, discuss, appraise and enjoy books. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. The southern california chapter of the abaa has expert dealers in many antiquarian subjects including early american travels, early printing, judaica, the occult and metaphysic, medicine and science, philosophy, and many others. The fair will celebrate the 150th anniversary of alice in wonderland with special exhibits and programs. Books for sale by abaa booksellers on abebooks promoting an. Abaa also promotes these values internationally, through our affiliation with the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. We specialize in first editions of english and american literature, literary letters and manuscripts, livres dartistes and illustrated books, and also carry a variety of interesting and rare books and manuscripts in other fields.
Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. Since 1949, the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa has helped people in the u. Giant gathering of book lovers celebrates the 150th. Specializing in appraisals, literature before 1915, childrens books, english poetry, californiana. Abaa southern california chapter antiquarian booksellers.
The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa is responsible for bringing information. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Since 1949, the abaa has been promoting ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade in america. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Most dmv services can be completed entirely online. Southern california chapter antiquarian booksellers association of america.
Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2019 in oakland, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. The list includes antiquarian booksellers associations. Member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, the shop is regularly featured on television and in the major national entertainment. The boston book company, established in 1979, is a general antiquarian bookshop selling rare books and manuscripts to private collectors and institutions. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Geographically, nccabaa members can be found throughout northern california, from the greater san francisco bay area, to monterey, the central valley, the north coast counties, and the sierranevada foothills. If you love books and you love movies dont miss the fair this year. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Feb 05, 2014 younger book dealers are diving into the antiquarian trade. Weinstein is an active member of both the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, and he served for two terms as the president of the southern california chapter of the. Hills, california, and can be visited at all the major rare book fairs in california. Also, on sunday, we will host discovery day, where the public is welcome to bring books they would like evaluated by abaa dealers. General edge wear to jacket and cloth extremities, including a few tiny chips and brief splitting at top inch of upper flap fold, jacket spine a bit sunned, cloth spine gilt dulled, else very good and sound.
This list is a forum where abaa members offer books for sale to collectors, librarians and the general public, as well as list upcoming book fairs in which they are participating, sales or events at their stores, new catalogs, and other commercial messages. They are divesting themselves of their library and some of the books are too old to find values for. Walkabout books collectible, rare and outofprint books. Antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa. An internationally renowned antiquarian bookshop specializing in fine copies of rare books and first editions, heritage maintained one of the largest and finest inventories of rare books and manuscripts in the world. Antiquarian booksellers of southern california, abaa. We buy and sell collectible, rare and outofprint books books in many fields, with specialties in exploration and americana.
California international antiquarian book fair abaa 12 feb. Conan doyle, it will be very kind if you will take the chair at my lecture on the 5th of nov. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. The automobile club of southern california is a member club affiliated with the american automobile association aaa national federation and serves members in the following california counties.
Events like this weekends california international antiquarian book fair and an online presence are key to the new generation of book dealers. Lorne bair rare books specialists in the history, art. While larger stores in states currently under shelterinplace or similar orders are closed and staff are. Most great collectors started when they were young, and most great collections started with a passion for a particular object or subject. The association is a member of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Antiquarian booksellers association of america youtube. The lure of southern california and the california interntl antiquarian book fair. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. The southern california chapter will have a table at the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa book fair in pasadena, where thousands of book lovers, rare book dealers, and scholars will come together.
Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. This is a list of booksellers associations, trade associations of independent not chain stores booksellers and bookstores. Tell a friend about southern california chapter antiquarian booksellers association of america. Browse our latest catalogues of first editions, new acquisitions, and fine books in all fields. Offering literary first editions and other books of merit main navigation. Finding aid for the southern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association of america records, 19491982 processed by lilace hatayama. Visits outside these core hours may be arranged by appointment. Abaa, antiquarian booksellers association of america, southeast. All members agree to abide by the abaa s code of ethics. New york antiquarian book fair new york international.
The antiquarian booksellers association of america. I am in the process of categorizing a vast library of books from an antiques dealer in southern california. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. We are located in the heart of downtown covina, where you will find many interesting shops, familyowned restaurants, concert venues, and a weekly farmers market. The lure of southern california and the california interntl. Tavistock books does not maintain set hours, however, if in town, we can generally found in residence, tuesday through saturday, with core hours of 10 am till 3. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare books and foster collegial. You may bring up to three books each for appraisal. The abaa is a trade association of rare booksellers founded in 1949.
Most dealers are members of the international fine print dealers association ifpda and all are vetted experts in their fields. Written from london on the 27th of october, 1900, churchill invites doyle to introduce an upcoming lecture, dear dr. 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. We have created an inventory on, but there is one that i. Thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars will converge in southern california for the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair over the weekend of february 79, 2020. The 2017 california international antiquarian book fair will held at the oakland marriott city center. The family run company has sold modern specializing in. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. 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. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. Feb 05, 2014 events like the california international antiquarian book fair and an online presence are key to a new generation of book dealers.
In the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th california international antiquarian book fair returns to san francisco on friday, february 15, through sunday, february 17, 20 at the concourse exhibition center in san francisco. The northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association nccabaa is made up of more than forty professional dealers in rare books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps, prints, and documents. Antiquarian booksellers of southern california, abaa home. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. Thompson rare books was founded in 1972 by michael r. Hes worked his way up to becoming a member of the abaa, and will have a booth at the pasadena fair for the first time this year.
You will find over 200,000 items here, most with images. Established in 1981 in san francisco, we specialize in books and ephemeral materials related to the history of labor and other social movements, including the struggles for black and chicano equality, the gay liberation movement, feminism, and asianamerican activism, as well as the far right. Experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers abaa. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america.
European literature, fine and designer bindings, americana particularly california and hawaii, travel, music, etc. Specializing in as a lifelong collector and dealer in rare books, manuscripts, and. The northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association nccabaa is made up of more than forty professional dealers in rare books. Check the online services page for ways to complete your dmv business. Michael is known as an expert in the history of southern california photography. Walkabout books is an antiquarian bookstore based in chehalis, washington. Some very high value books are listed online, however, there is a list of these books posted in the bookstore. Abaa northern california chapter antiquarian booksellers. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Books for sale by abaa booksellers on abebooks promoting.
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