Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
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We're the trade organisation for dealers in rare books in the UK and Ireland. Visit us at @firstslondon & Chelsea Rare Book Fair.
London
Joined May 2009
Happy new year ABA members and friends! We’ll no longer be tweeting from this account but follow us on our other platforms for more rare book events and adventures:
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The trade body for sellers of rare books. See who we are and what we do below
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The ABA closed the year with our annual Christmas party, graciously hosted by @ShaperoRareBook Friends of the ABA are warmly invited to all our social events. Find out more about becoming a Friend: https://t.co/VkgoJlYKB3
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In our latest article on the ABA website, Robert Kirkman dives into the story of Sotheran's acquiring Gould's publishing house in 1881, and the continuing legacy of these celebrated books. Read more: https://t.co/nRtjKM3GOg
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Meet our members! Theo Robinson of @PHrarebooks, specialises in literature and works by women. We spoke to her about the future of the book trade and her favourite items to work on. Read the interview: https://t.co/exjdh9ResQ
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The Friends of the ABA were very lucky to explore items from the Harry Price Library of Magical Literature at @SenateHouseLib last night 🎩🔮🐇🌙♣️ Find out more about becoming a Friend of the ABA to join exclusive library visits like this: https://t.co/VkgoJlYKB3
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Many congratualtions to ABA member @keelrowbookshop for winning the Action on Climate Award in the North Tyneside Business Awards 2024! Read more: https://t.co/ppU8OBjf8O
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We are pleased to offer a number of bursaries for attendance at the London Rare Books Summer School. These are generously donated by our partners @PHrarebooks @MaggsBros @ABARareBooks @BibSoc and Dr Williams's Library. Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/KwcYEArboF
We are excited to announce the launch of our well-loved @LondonRareBooks Summer School for 2025! 📖Discover a range of captivating courses on all things rare books!📖 Learn more and secure your spot here: https://t.co/Yok3lmz0OR
#SummerSchool #RareBooks
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A very interesting and convival couple of days back at Stationer's Hall for the Book Trade History Conference. Thank you so much to all our speakers and delegates!
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We were delighted to present Howard Kordansky with the ABA National Book Collecting Prize a few weeks ago at Chelsea Rare Book Fair fo his collection titled The Jewish Experience in the First World War: https://t.co/amjzr5zxMh
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A Ghost Story for Christmas: The festive publication history of ghost stories 👻🎄 Join us for a festive edition of our @abacollecting seminar with experts @TanyaKirk and Jess Starr 🗓️ 10 December 2024 🕧 6:00PM - 8:00PM 📍 Senate House Register here: https://t.co/1TO07QfTRF
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Thank you so much to all the visitors and exhibitors who came to the Chelsea Rare Book Fair at the weekend. With hundreds of curious and exceptional items to explore, we hope everyone found something to delight. See you next year: 31 October - 1 November 2025.
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We enjoyed Chelsea Rare Book Fair & hope you did too; #thankyou #newstock @ABARareBooks #Chelsea #London #fairs #bookfairs #catalogues #Tours #ephemera #artforsale #rarebooks #maps #antiqueprints #weekendfun #November #Highlights; https://t.co/9tmcotWHNe
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Our last highlight we're sharing before Chelsea Rare Book Fair this Friday is this elaborate papier maché binding, offered by @adrianharringtonrarebooks. 🕓 Friday: 2pm - 7pm (£10 entry) | Saturday: 11am - 5pm (FREE entry) Tickets: https://t.co/32ZyL7gNyR
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There are still some places left to join our series of tours of Chelsea Rare Book Fair. Find out more and book your place: https://t.co/aglhNUt4RR
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Chelsea Rare Book Fair starts this Friday! ✨ Another highlight you can find at the fair: a 17th century Aristotelian and Cartesian philosophy manuscript, offered by @ThomasJSymonds1. 🕓 Friday: 2pm - 7pm | Saturday: 11am - 5pm Tickets: https://t.co/32ZyL7gNyR
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ILAB elects new committee - Congratulations to new President Angus O’Neill https://t.co/cRdXckg5S2
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Meet our members: Chelsea Rare Book Fair edition ✨ "There is always a great buzz. The space feels quite intimate with its nooks and crannies." We spoke to @Sotherans about their hopes for Chelsea 2024, and what they're bringing to the fair. https://t.co/k03pAKGH06
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In Search of the rare & unique? Head to ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair Nov 1-2, Stand 51; #Chelsea #London #rarebooks #antiqueprints #artwork #newstock #albums #views #RoyalHospital #Embankment #drawings #portraits #history @ABARareBooks ; https://t.co/2RgQknK82Q
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Highlights at Chelsea Rare Book Fair ✨ George Harrison's I Me Mine, offered by @PHrarebooks. See this and other rare items at Chelsea Rare Book Fair: 🗓️ 1 - 2 November 📍 Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, SW3 5EE Tickets: https://t.co/32ZyL7gNyR
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Tours at Chelsea Rare Book Fair - Modern First Editions with @ashtonrarebooks Event details: Saturday 2 November, 2pm Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, London SW3 5EE This event is FREE but we encourage you to sign up for your space Tickets: https://t.co/Hm8h8nCwPn
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