Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, scholarly used and rare books in all fields. Seattle antiquarian book fair the veterans collection. Washington booksellers remember louis collins, one of the. Specializing in as a lifelong collector and dealer in rare books, manuscripts, and. If you need a reading tip, our booksellers are available afternoons at 206. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. He agreed to watch over a booth for an hour and a man walked in, wanting details on a rare twovolume set of a history of louis and clark expeditions. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. 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. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world.
Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. May 18, 2004 located in seattle s university district since 1978, magus is one of the oldest and largest independent used bookstores in the city. They have a wide variety of my goto genres health and wellness, fantasy, as well as new releasebest sellers. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. 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. This book fair is officially sanctioned by the antiquarian booksellers association of america.
About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. More than 120 dealers from around the world rendezvous every fall at the hynes convention center in bostons back bay t. Dealers from across north america and beyond descend annually upon seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins. Seattles oldest, and longest running independent used bookstore. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. With over 70,000 titles in all fields and hundreds of carefully selected new arrivals every day, magus is a vibrant and always interesting book shopping experience. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. It was founded and run by george edward chamberlain, sr. Parkers books has been located in downtown sarasota, florida for over thirty years. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. Ed smith books specializes in buying and selling better literary first editions, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material, and signed books. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression.
San francisco more than 450 antiquarian book dealers in at least 26 countries pulled their books off an amazonowned site on monday, an impromptu protest after the site abruptly said it would. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. 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. Waba washington antiquarian booksellers association. Though our retail store is closed to visitors for now, our online bookstore will stay open and both delivery and curbside pickup is available. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. We have heard from many that having a good book to read can make being stuck at home more pleasant. Rare books le feu follet antiquarian bookshop, 31 rue henri. 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.
Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades. Nudelman rare books longstanding rare book dealer est. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. Event location the seattle antiquarian book fair 301 mercer street seattle, wa 98109. After georges death in 2005, his daughter ann maroe took over and has continued in bringing to its customers rare, unusual, one of a kind books and ephemera.
A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the. 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. When it comes to a stop in seattle, there are some fantastic shops that specialize in a range of rare books and. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country.
Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Oct 24, 2014 the seattle antiquarian book fair is a great gathering of some of the best rare book dealers in the world, and a great place for any book collector or admirer to visit. And among the driving forces of their success is its founder, russel brunson. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in manuscripts and rare books. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins the. 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. You our community are our lifeblood and we wouldnt be magus books without you. Jan 04, 2018 seattle antiquarian book fair lutton also appreciated collinss efforts in starting and maintaining the stolen book network, an email chain booksellers use to report stolen inventory or known. Magus books buying and selling used books in seattles university.
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. These two late19th century books are in pristine condition. Located in seattles university district since 1978, magus is one of the oldest and largest independent used bookstores in the city. Rare book dealers in seattle, wa ask for free quotes. Top 10 best rare books in seattle, wa updated covid19 hours. Dotcom secrets book clickfunnels is among the most popular sales funnel builders out there with over a hundred thousand users. Explaining he wasnt the dealer, the two perused the book together before the man left. Oct 09, 2018 bill wolfes most fabled sale at the seattle antiquarian book fair didnt even involve his own stock. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Waba washington antiquarian booksellers association waba has over 100 bookseller members including open shops, internet, and by appt dealers. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. Booksellers hit amazon with strike the seattle times. 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.
The seattle antiquarian book fair october 1011, 2020 seattle center exhibition hall 206. Sabf oct 2020, the seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle. Rare, unique, beautiful and antiquarian books at the seattle. We have consistently offered one of the finest selections of rare and antiquarian books in the southeast. Our knowledgeable staff and high level of integrity are demonstrated and monitored by our professional memberships in the florida antiquarian. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare books and foster collegial relations.
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