Spring is in the air and the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's New York Book Fair returns to the Park Avenue Armory April 27-30, 2023. The Fair's specialties encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children's books and much more. From the historic and academic, the religious and spiritual—to the bedrock of... [more about 2023 New York Book Fair]
Weekly Highlights
Our members list new acquisitions and recently cataloged items almost every day of the year. Below, you'll find a few highlights from these recent additions... Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe Fir... [more about Weekly Highlights]
Latest Catalogs of Rare Books
Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and e-lists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the members of the ABAA below. (Also includes podcasts, blog posts, an... [more about Latest Catalogs of Rare Books]
2023 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest
The ABAA is accepting entries for the 2023 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest, which is jointly administered by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the Fellowship of A... [more about 2023 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest]
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About ABAA
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) is a trade association of rare booksellers that was formed 60 years ago. We have 450 members who specialize in books in all fields, as well as maps, prints, documents and autographs. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed matter, our staff can assist you with finding a bookseller and with other trade-related matters.