New York Antiquarian Book Fair

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair is universally referred to the world’s finest of its kind. The event showcases close to 200 professional, international antique book dealers and any genre of collectible papers is welcome here. The specialties of the fair that takes place on the east coast of the USA 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, and of course, the fictional, there is no category of antique, collectible book left out of this amazing fair.

The stallholders at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair are enthusiastic about their passion and will happily explain all about their items to any and all visitors to this event. Each and every book brought to this market is examined by experienced professionals for authenticity, therefore buyers can shop here with utmost confidence. This book fair is officially sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America and they work hard to maintain the stellar reputation that this fair has deservedly amassed over the years.

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair first took place in the 1960s and is now found in the center of the city on Park Avenue. The location of The Armory is perfect for this fair. It is reminiscent of the original Grand Central Depot and the great train sheds of Europe and is one of the largest unobstructed spaces of its kind in the city. The main exhibition hall is 55,000 square feet and when 200 dealers of antique books move in and set up, the place is transformed into something between a historic gallery and a museum.

As one expects from a museum, the New York Antiquarian Book Fair is a great place to learn about history. Visitors have the chance to look through documents and books created centuries ago and can also admire prints and illustrations dating back to the 14th century. This event is certainly much more than your average book fair and definitely should not be missed.