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ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair

1-2 November 2024
ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair

Shapero Rare Books | STAND 40

Friday 1 November (2pm-7pm)
Saturday 2 November (11am-5pm)
 
Chelsea Old Town Hall
King's Road London SW3 5EE
ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair
Shapero Rare Books is exhibiting at The ABA Chelsea Book Fair 2024.  Join us at the Chelsea Old Town Hall on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November. 

Shapero Rare Books | STAND 40

Friday 1 November (2pm-7pm)
Saturday 2 November (11am-5pm)

Chelsea Old Town Hall
King's Road London SW3 5EE
 
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