Best 30 rare and used book dealers in san francisco, ca. San francisco antiquarian book, print, and paper fair. We maintain a shop open by appointment or chance near union square in downtown san francisco. Feb, 2011 the annual event, which alternates between san francisco and pasadena, is billed as the worlds largest rare book fair, with more than 230 vendors from 25 states and 12 countries. Exhibitor highlights for the 2019 firsts london rare book fair.
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Asian steppes antiquarian books, san francisco, ca 415. Peter harrington rare and first edition books exhibits frequently at rare book fairs around the world. Also of note is a truly splendid first edition of adam smiths. Nancy johnson has four decades of show management experience, and her company brings to all their. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. San francisco stands at the doorway to the sea that roars upon the shores of all these nations, and so to the golden gate international exposition i gladly entrust a solemn duty. Rare book fair celebrates 50th anniversary in oakland the.
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Following on the codex nordica theme of this years codex fair, the exhibition will include the work from the original postedunposted exhibition, plus a selection of artists books from participating nordic artists. The sf art book fair is fiscally sponsored by intersection for the arts. European literature, fine and designer bindings, americana particularly california and hawaii, travel, music, etc. Rarebook fair set for san francisco the globe and mail.
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