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42nd BOSTON INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR announces exhibitors!

The annual fall gathering for booklovers: The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's beautiful Back Bay for its 42nd year, November 16-18, 2018.
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Featuring the collections and rare treasures of 130 booksellers from the U.S., England, Canada, Netherlands, France, Germany, Russia, Denmark, and Argentina, the Boston Book Fair gives visitors the opportunity to see, learn about, and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, illuminated manuscripts, autographs, graphics, maps, atlases, photographs, fine and decorative prints, and much more.

One of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the event offers a top selection of items available on the international literary market. Attendees have the unique chance to get a close look at rare and historic museum-quality items, offered by some of the most prestigious participants in the trade. Whether just browsing or buying, the Fair offers something for every taste and budget—books on art, politics, travel, gastronomy, and science to sport, natural history, literature, music, and children’s books—all appealing to a range of bibliophiles and browsers.

“We’re seeing a marked increase in dealers participating in this year’s event, including many dealers who are participating for the first time, “ said show producer Betty Fulton.“We’re very excited to see the array of items they will be bringing with them to Boston.”

VIEW A LISTING OF ALL EXHIBITORS HERE
The Boston Antiquarian Book Fair is an ILAB-sanctioned fair and all exhibiting booksellers are affiliated to the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.

For attendees wanting to start a collection without breaking the bank, there will be dealers offering “Discovery” items priced at $100 or less, including a selection of children's books and decorative cloth bindings. The Fair is an opportunity to learn tips on how to start a collection, and talk to dealers who are experts in their specialties.

Tickets are $20 for Friday night’s exclusive Opening Night preview event, an opportunity for the public to get a first look at items for sale at the Fair; admission is free on Saturday and Sunday.

For further reading we recommend reading an article in Antiques and the Arts Weekly from November 2017 here.

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https://ilab.org/events/boston-international-antiquarian-book-fair-2018