The Annual ABAA Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair is one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country. This video came from the 2011 fair. Next year it will take place from November 16 through November 18, 2012, at Boston's Hynes Convention Center.
Every year over 120 rare book dealers from the United States and abroad exhibit and sell rare, collectible and antiquarian books, modern first editions, manuscripts, autographs, maps, atlases, and a plethora of other literary ephemera. Fine and decorative prints are also be featured. Only members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers are able to exhibit, but all are invited to attend!
Just a note of correction for "Giovanni" (~1:50): Most special collections and rare book libraries are actually quite happy to let you come in and handle the books. They're open all year round for just that purpose, so consider a visit.
jayhgee1 2 months ago