New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019

7-10 March 2019
New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books
The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is in its 59th year this year, and continues to be one of the preeminent international antiquarian book fairs, drawing in over 200 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from America and beyond.
New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019 Shapero Rare Books

The book fair takes place in New York’s Park Avenue Armory, and is organised by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA).

Shapero @ the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2019

Always ready to take another slice out of the Big Apple, Shapero will be exhibiting at this year’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, and will have on display a fine selection of rare books and works on paper from across our departments, including Travel, Natural History, Illustrated Books, Literature and Children’s Books.

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