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Articles - April - 2023 Issue

The 63rd Annual ABAA New York Antiquarian Book Fair: We’re back to business

The World's Best antiquarian book fair!

The World's Best antiquarian book fair!

The premier Book Fair in the world is soon to be staged in New York April 27-30 at the Park Avenue Armory at 643 Park Avenue between 66/67 Streets.

 

180 dealers from 17 countries will take over the storied venue.

 

Not so long ago book shops were found in groups nestled into neighborhoods.  Anymore, they are almost as rare as the exceptional material they offer and to find them look in two places:  going to in-person book fairs or scan the internet in hope you'll locate them by their name and specialty.

 

These dealers are individuals, unique in their capabilities and specialties, and united in their interest in deep and complex subjects.

 

If your interests fall within the category of science, the greatest practitioners of the craft will be in the display rooms or nearby.  The same applies to Americana, European history, the age of exploration, the decorative arts, fiction often segmented by century, style and the author’s native language.  They encourage discussion and will keep notes as you should too.  Many of the great American collectors over the past 70 years found their inspiration on the floor at the annual book fairs.

 

And please note.  Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend hours.  The show is a masterclass of taste and discernment.

 

Here are the basic facts:

 

Venue:

 

Park Avenue Armory

643 Park Avenue, New York

New York, New York

 

Hours:

 

Preview

Thursday, April 27

5:00 – 8:00 pm

 

Fair Hours

Friday, April 28

12:00 – 8:00 pm

 

Saturday, April 29

12:00 – 7:00 pm

 

Sunday, April 30

12;00 – 5:00 pm

 

 

Here is a link to this year’s 180 exhibitors

https://www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com/dealers

 

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