Seattle antiquarian book fair 2018

Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Bainbridge pumpkin walk, turkfest, point defiance zoo boo, antiquarian book fair and more originally published october 10, 2018 at 6. Reception preceding the seattle antiquarian book fair, presented jointly by bcw and the pnw chapter of abaa. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. At the fair, we will have some other books, travelrelated ephemera, and loose photographs related to the cascade. The fair, which has been going on in seattle since the mid 70s, has slowly been growing over the past two decades into a notable destination for collectors and sellers alike. Tell us of a book related event you would like to see announced on our website. Saturday february 2, 2018 and sunday february 3, times and booth number tba.

Northwest book festivals to attend this fall, in seattle. Peter harrington rare books to attend seattle antiquarian book fair posted on october 9, 2018 peter harrington, one of the worlds largest rare booksellers, is attending the seattle antiquarian book fair this october with 75 of its finest rare books, each of which has a fascinating history. Please plan to join us at the seattle center exhibition hall, 299 mercer st. Cba members at the seattle antiquarian book fair at seattle antiquarian book fair. Florida antiquarian book fair friday, april 24, 2020 to sunday, april 26, 2020. One of seattle s 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. I have removed the items that have sold, and added some recent acquisitions and some oldies but goodies for your. These two late19th century books are in pristine condition.

These events seem to say well be back soon, even as the older participants simply hope to come back one more time. While the seattle antiquarian book fair is dominated by vintage and collectible books, there is also a considerable amount of ephemera, such as this wwi war savings stamps poster, for sale. Frankfurter buchmesse frankfurt antiquarian book fair fridaysunday, october 1418. Washington booksellers remember louis collins, one of the best bookmen in the northwest. The albuquerque book fair provides regional booksellers a venue for the buying, selling and sharing of information about books and other collectible memorabilia. A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021. Event in seattle by seattle antiquarian book fair on saturday, october 14 2017 with 1. Sabf oct 2020, the seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle usa. Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. More details about seattle antiquarian book fair to find more specific details about this festival click here. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Peter harrington rare books to attend seattle antiquarian. 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. Bill wolfes most fabled sale at the seattle antiquarian book fair didnt even involve his own stock.

Seattle antiquarian book fair the veterans collection. February 12th, 2021 february 14th, 2021 54th california international antiquarian book fair. I thought that sounded like fun, so jumped back on the qf93 to attend my first book fair in the pacific northwest. The seattle antiquarian book fair offers two days and 100 vendors of antique, rare and collectible books, maps, and ephemera. Dealers from across the united states, canada, england and beyond offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, broadsides, fine bindings and ephemera. Many were shown at the seattle antiquarian book fair, october and 14, 2018. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. Blueprints for the original world trade center are on sale. The crowds are strong including a healthy number of librarians.

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. I love the collection from 2018 of eclectic pieces from cultural images. Close to 100 book dealers exhibited their wares and bought and sold unique books and ephemera. 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 seattle antiquarian book fair october 2020 dates to be announced seattle. For me, the seattle antiquarian book fair was a whole new experience i have never attended nor worked that fair ever before. Seattle antiquarian book fair october 2019 we are planning to again exhibit at the seattle antiquarian book fair, the pacific northwests premier book event in october 12 2019.

Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest a. We are excited to return to the seattle antiquarian book fair. Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. The 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair took place october 1011 in the exhibition hall at seattle center, steps away from the space needle and abebooks was there. There and back again the seattle antiquarian book fair. The largest antiquarian book fair in the united states. He was the longtime proprietor of louis collins books on capitol hill. Seattle antiquarian book fair october, 2018, 10 am 6 pm october 14, 2018, 11 am 4 pm booth 205. Vic, however, has done it many times, despite the fact that tavistock books has not exhibited there for a couple years. Find the friends of the seattle public library at the. Seattle center, 299 mercer st seattle, wa, seattle, washington. Seattle antiquarian book fair kicks off on saturday morning at seattle center exhibition hall showcasing thousands of rare books, maps, prints, postcards, and photographs from around the world. After the pasadena book fair in february this year i enjoyed a scenic drive up the pacific highway to seattle, where i met up with the local dealers who invited me to come exhibit at the seattle antiquarian book fair in october. Seattle antiquarian book fair john howell for books.

Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. New york ap blueprints for the original world trade center are on sale at the new york international antiquarian book fair after a colorado man. Enjoyed it thoroughly, and for those who werent there, a few photos. Cascade booksellers association added 6 new photos to the album. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2018 trip report visited the seattle antiquarian book fair this weekend. How much experience do you both, vic and samm, have with the seattle book fair. Biggest book fairs of the year the new antiquarian the blog of. Over the weekend of march 811, 2018 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at. The premier pacific northwest rare book event is at seattle center exhibition hall. Seattle antiquarian book fair october 2019 we are planning to again exhibit at the seattle antiquarian book fair, the pacific northwests premier book event. October 11, 2017 aardvark booksearch will bring this item and others to the seattle antiquarian book fair 2017 october 1415, 2017.

Three northwest book festivals to put on your calendars. African game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. Washington booksellers remember louis collins, one of the. The seattle antiquarian book fair will be held oct. South san francisco, california 94080, 2018 the 51st california international antiquarian book fair, abaa. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Come tour the aisles of this most literate citys beloved event. 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. For the first time ever, the friends of the seattle public library will be at the seattle antiquarian book fair.

Ive been blogging about the seattle antiquarian book fair since 2010, and every year i say pretty much the same thing seattle s a great town. It is a 2 day event organised by seattle antiquarian book fair, sabf and will conclude on. Save the date for the seattle antiquarian book fair, by. The 2018 seattle antiquarian book fair is in loving memory of louis collins, the beloved seattle book dealer, who died of a heart attack on january 2nd, 2018. Dave smith of fantasy illustrated sent me a pass for it, and having been there last year, i went again this year. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country.