Book Fairs

New York Antiquarian Book Fair

Called "The Best Book Fair in the World," the ABAA’s New York Antiquarian Book Fair opens with a preview Thursday evening, April 9, and runs through Sunday, April 12, at the Park Avenue Armory at 643 Park Ave. Over 200 American and international dealers will display an astonishing array of rare books, fine art, maps, manuscripts, and ephemera. Admission: $20 per person, $10 for students carrying a valid school ID, free for children under 16. For more information, visit nyantiquarianbookfair.com.

Courtesy of Priscilla Juvelis.

The New York City Book & Ephemera Fair

Making Rare Book Week bigger and better, a new fair debuts in NYC this year. Held on Saturday, April 11 from 8 am-4 pm, the NYC Book & Ephemera Fair will be located at Wallace Hall at St. Ignatius Loyola Church. 980 Park Avenue (between 83rd-84th Streets). Admission $15. For more information, and to purchase a discounted ticket, visit www.bookandpaperfairs.com.

Courtesy of Carydale Books.

The Manhattan Vintage Book & Ephemera Fair and Fine Press Book Fair

This ‘Shadow Show’ is held on Saturday, April 11, at its new location: The Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, 869 Lexington Avenue at 66th Street. Hours are 8 am-4 pm, with appraisals by John Bruno, star of the hit PBS series, Market Warriors, from 1-3 pm Admission: Adults $15, Youths 12-21 $7, Under 13 free with paid adult. The Shadow Show will feature the second-annual Fine Press Book Fair within the larger fair. For more information, visit flamingoeventz.com.

Courtesy of Lorne Bair Rare Books.