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Firsts London Rare Book Fair

Only a week to go until the door open for Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair

I am delighted to be exhibiting once again in the elegant Saatchi Gallery, and will be located on the First Floor, sharing Stand I74 with my colleagues Amanda Hall and Susanne Schulz-Falster.

We are moving to a digital ticketing system this year, and so to register for your complimentary ticket please use the following link

  • Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair,
  • Saatchi Gallery,
  • Duke of York’s Square,
  • King’s Rd,
  • London,
  • SW3 4RY
    Friday 17th May – Sunday 19th May

Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world, showcasing unique and unusual items from over 100 leading UK and international dealers. As the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association’s premier annual fair, it attracts a diverse audience of collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and the curious alike.

Our theme for Firsts 2024 brings together the best the market has to offer when it comes to beautiful books, in the appropriate setting of the Saatchi Gallery. From bejewelled bindings to pop-up books, from Japanese woodblock printing to illuminated Qur’ans, Firsts London 2024 will gather over one hundred international dealers under one roof, promising to be an exceptional demonstration of the book as art and the art of the book.

Opening Hours:
Friday 17 May: 11am – 8pm
Saturday 18 May: 11am – 6pm
Sunday 19 May: 11am – 5pm

All Formats Great & Small

 

62nd New York Antiquarian Book Fair

It is with great pleasure that I will once again be exhibiting at the New York Antiquarian book fair. It will be wonderful to meet friends old and new, especially after the two-year hiatus. If you are able to attend the fair, I will be at book B4, once again sharing with Leo Cadogan. Please let me know if you are in need of a ticket.

For an illustrated catalogue of selected highlights please click Armory Selection

For a short-title list of all the items wending their way to the Armory click NY22 Short Title List

Firsts Online

I am delighted to be taking part in the Antiquarian Bookseller’s Association next event, Firsts Online from 20-25 May 2021.
Over 115 exhibitors from 15 countries will be offering over 2,000 highlights from 2pm GMT on Thursday 20 May. Highlights are fresh to the market with new items added throughout the event. We encourage you to visit the website regularly to see the newly added items.

You can reach my exhibitor page here:

In addition to the fair, the ABA has also organised three online Webinars, scheduled to coincide with Firsts Online. In partnership with The Book Collector, the three online talks are moderated by Michael Caines, Assistant Editor of the Times Literary Supplement.

Collecting Online: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Collecting Rare Books On The Internet.
Friday 21st May 2021 at 5PM BST
Learn more here.

Collecting Botanical Prints and Illustrations
Saturday 22nd May 2021 at 5PM BST

Learn more here.

Collecting Genre/Fiction
Monday 24th May 2021 at 5PM BST
Learn more here.

And in other news …

26th Mar 2021
Following the AGM held 25th March 2021, the ABA has announced its new president and council, who will help lead the ABA and its members in the coming years.

Interview with Deborah Coltham, the ABA’s new Vice-President

04th May 2021
Deborah Coltham was elected as Vice-President in March 2021. We spoke with her on her new role and her advice to booksellers during this time.

https://aba.org.uk/news/interview-with-deborah-coltham-the-abas-new-vice-president