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National Hall - Olympia

Countdown underway to the three-day ABA London International Antiquarian Book Fair at Olympia, which opens this Thursday (24th May 2012) at 3pm.

A new policy and a move to a larger hall means that this shall be largest-ever ABA Fair - a record number of 185 exhibitors from all over the world - the best of booksellers - the best of books - and the best-ever programme of lectures and demonstrations.

All the details are on the website at Olympia Book Fair

£15 on the door but for free complimentary tickets click here - Olympia Tickets

 
Miniature Books are Big Collector Items

Miniature BooksBy Kenneth Gloss

While miniature books are by their very definition smaller than other books, they are every bit as collectible as their larger counterparts. In fact, collecting miniature books has become so popular that enthusiasts have even formed a Miniature Book Society. Even those who do not primarily collect miniature books may treasure a few and keep them in their collection. 

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Sanders of Oxford Catalogue

screen shot 2012-05-01 at 10.20.54This April, Sanders are pleased to announce the release of a broad collection of new acquisitions. Over the past few months we have been busy collating a selection of fine and decorative prints and maps spanning a diverse range of subjects, engravers and prices.

To download a copy of the catalogue please click here

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Salon International du Livre Ancien

Salon Du LivreSince April 2007 the magnificent setting of the Grand Palais has been providing a unique occasion for the Salon International du Livre Ancien. In this most elegant venue and accompanied by high class exhibitions the Paris Fair is an exceptional cultural event and one of the most important market places for the rare book trade.

www.salondulivreancienparis.fr

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Unstable Catalogue

screen shot 2012-05-02 at 09.40.15Maggs Counterculture and Strange Attractor present ‘Unstable’. New and old artwork from Battle Of The Eyes (Savage Pencil and Eyeball), Joel Biroco, Julian House and Cathy Ward, at Maggs Gallery; 50 Hays Mews. London W1J5QJ

Click here for the catalogue

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Royal Devotion

royal-devotionfrRoyal Devotion - Monarchy and the Book of Common Prayer 

A celebration of the diamond jubiliee and the 350th Anniverisary of the revised book of common prayer. Tuesday 1 May until Saturday 14 July 2012. An Exhibition in the Great Hall of Lambeth Palace from the collections of Lambeth Palace Library. 

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair

ilab"THE BEST BOOK FAIR IN THE WORLD" (Andy Rooney) - One of the biggest events of the year: More than 100 international dealers will showcase rare and fine books, maps and prints at the 52nd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

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Olympia 2012. The ABA's London International Antiquarian Book Fair will be held in the superb National Hall at Olympia. The National Hall provides the Fair with much more space – both for circulation and more stands. ¶ Read more...

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