“ I classify an antiquarian or antique book as one that is at least 100 years old and collectible-in good enough condition to be read or resold,” says Grybos. Most rare book collectors agree that antique books are far older than vintage books, an important distinction for the purpose of collection and resale. “ Estate sales are a wonderful place to source highly collectible books and is an excellent resource that I utilize daily,” she says. In her tireless search for antique books, Sutton has become an avid user of. “I often stop in on the last day of an estate sale as books are rather bulky and often the owners are happy to sell off the book inventory at more reasonable prices.” “ “Estate sales are a fantastic place to find some amazing books if the homeowners were old enough,” says Grybos.
For example, Edgar Allen Poe reminds Sutton of late college nights.īoth accomplished antique book collectors, Grybos and Sutton identify estate sales as one of their most successful spots for hunting down rare books. “From quiet picnics with Laura Ingalls Wilder to late college nights with Edgar Allan Poe, my recollections are all based on my favorite author of the time.” Many bibliophiles find that books spur happy memories. “ My favorite memories all involve books,” she says. The same is true for Jennifer Sutton, owner of the VintageBookworms Etsy shop. “The librarians kept a historical section under glass near the counter and gazing through to the antiquarian maps and history books intrigued me.” Carmel, Pennsylvania, on daily reading trips in the summer,” he says. “ I have fond memories of going with my grandmother to the local library in Mt. This is true for Sean Grybos, owner of the VintageBooksToRead Etsy shop. Most bibliophiles and rare book enthusiasts associate books with a positive memory from their childhood. A vintage Stoeger Sportsman’s library set. This is great news for the antique and rare book collector. Books are one of those items that tend to accumulate in our lives because it feels like sacrilege to throw one away. “We’re excited to bring enthusiasts together once again to not only view items one might see in a museum or special collections library, but also have a chance to browse, touch, and maybe even go home with a rare collectible.”įor more information, visit /cabookfair or call 41.A shelf collection of vintage and antique books.Īnyone who has been to an estate sale, garage sale or thrift store has seen the pile of old, tattered books tucked away in a corner, mostly ignored. “Whether you’re a music enthusiast, food connoisseur, or mystery lover, and whether you’re an experienced or novice book collector, this fair is guaranteed to have something for everyone,” said Carol Sandberg, Book Fair vice-chair. Prices range from just a few dollars to seven figures. Books cover every imaginable area – from travel and exploration, early science and medicine, to classics of literature, modern first editions, photography, ephemera, and children's and illustrated books.
The Book Fair’s 2023 edition features more than 120 booksellers from around the world offering materials from six centuries of printing, as well as original manuscripts that predate Gutenberg. Recognized as one of the world's largest and most pre-eminent exhibitions of antiquarian books, the Book Fair gives visitors a chance to see, learn about, and purchase the finest in fine and rare books, manuscripts, first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps, autographs and more. Opening night ticket sales for the Fair benefit The Huntington, are $25 and can be purchased online or onsite at the Convention Center. Thousands of collectors, dealers, and scholars will converge at the Pasadena Convention Center for the 55th California International Antiquarian Book Fair.
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