Read Up Some Rare Books At The Antiquarian Book Fair
Mar 02, 2018 Dr. Kristina Smolenski Nelson
Many antique lovers and collectors not only like to collect interesting items and furniture; they also enjoy finding rare, antique books. Antique books make excellent decorations and gifts, and if you have a good eye for rare books, you can sometimes find a rare treasure that is worth reselling. So, from March 9th until March 11th, you’ll have the opportunity to search through thousands upon thousands of rare books at the Antiquarian Book Fair, happening at NYC’s Park Avenue Armory from March 8th until March 11th.
Dive Into Rare Books
The Antiquarian Book Fair will offer you over two hundred international and national book dealer exhibits, so that you can dive in and have some fun. At the book fair, there will be plenty of books as well as maps, ephemera, and manuscripts. You’ll be able to find plenty of rare first editions, boosting your treasured collection of antique books. Also, this event is sanctioned by both the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, so you know that the vendors are selling authentic items that have been analyzed and approved for sale.
Book Fair Schedule And Ticket Prices
The Antiquarian Book Fair will occur in NYC at the Park Avenue Armory from March 8th until March 11th. The book fair will be open at different times on different days, so we’ve listed the schedule below for you.
- Preview Day: Thursday, March 8th. 5 PM until 9 PM.
- Friday, March 9th. 12 noon until 8 PM.
- Saturday, March 10th. Noon until 7 PM.
- Discovery Day. Sunday, March 11th. Noon until 5 PM. (On Discovery Day, you are invited to bring something and have an expert evaluate it for free with paid admission).
Ticket prices also vary, and are listed below.
- Preview Pass Plus Daily Re-Admission: $60
- One Day Admission: $25
- Students (Must have a valid ID): $10
If you’d like to learn more about this event, or to purchase tickets, please visit the Antaquarian Book Fair’s website here.
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