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Founded in 1906 and the oldest organisation of its kind in the world, the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the UK, Ireland and overseas.

04/06/2026

Our next book fair is a summer gem: Bath Book Fair, held at the ever-lovely Bath Pavilion! ⚜️

Join us for this fair, jointly hosted with our colleagues at the , where you’ll find a host of bibliophilic treasures being offered by around 85 ABA and PBFA dealers.

🗓️31 July 12:00 - 18:00 | 1 August 10:00 - 16:00
📍Bath Pavilion, Bath, BA2 4EU
🎟️ £2 on the door, or pre-buy through link on the bio

18/05/2026

We were delighted to host the winner of the 2025 ABA National Book Collecting Prize at this year’s , with his collection Splitting the World.

The 2026 prize is now open for entries. Do you have a collection of 10 or more books with a unifying theme? Then you could be our next book collecting prize winner! Visit ABA.org.uk for more details.

15/05/2026

Join us for an evening at the iconic dedicated to the intriguing world of book collecting — a journey into the passions, pursuits, and unique treasures amassed over lifetimes. While grand libraries and Shakespeare folios often steal the spotlight, this event ventures into the enchanting realm of niche collections. From rare literature to unique ephemera, we will explore the brilliant minds and the historic sales that have shaped these eclectic archives.

Our Expert Panel
We are delighted to host a distinguished panel of bibliophiles who will explore a cast of remarkable figures and their extraordinary libraries:
Neil Pearson: Noted actor, bibliophile, and expert in rare 20th-century literature.
Sophie Schneideman: Renowned rare book dealer specializing in fine press and decorative arts.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson: Beloved author and a passionate private collector of rare books and curiosities.

Event Details
📍Location: The Reading Room at The London Library.
🕰️ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30 - 20:00

🎟️ This event is free, but please DM to secure your ticket

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21/03/2026

Don’t miss the last day of Edinburgh Book Fair. We’re open until 4pm today!

20/03/2026

If you’re strolling around Edinburgh over the next two days, don’t miss dropping into Edinburgh Book Fair. You’re certain to find something extraordinary ✨

📍 Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel
19 - 21 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PB

20 March | 12 noon - 7pm
21 March | 10am - 4pm

05/03/2026

Every book tells a story 📚💐

Happy World Book Day from the ABA, where we celebrate every day. Join us 🫴

Edinburgh Book Fair: 20- 21 March
Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair : 14 - 17
June
Bath Book Fair: 31 July - 01 August
Chelsea Rare Book Fair: 30 - 31 October

Find out more - link in the bio

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03/03/2026

This is your sign to visit Edinburgh Book Fair, 20th and 21st March ✨
Free entry? Say no more. See you there.

12/02/2026

Books, castles, and hidden treasures - Edinburgh Book Fair is the perfect bibliophilic haunt this spring.

🗓️ 20 & 21 March
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Edinburgh Book Fair brings together premier dealers offering a spectacular array of rare books, first editions, and unique manuscripts. Whether you’re a dedicated collector or a casual shelf enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity to handle history and find something truly extraordinary.  Edinburgh Book Fair is free to enter, but you can register for news and reminders. link in the bio ✨

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+442080049512

Website

http://www.aba.org.uk/

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