by Liz on December 30, 2011
Among gloriously illuminated paper lanterns and grandiose and elaborate paper dragons, China will be observing the New Year – 2012, with an expanded advocacy toward book publishing, a significant and prominent boost of book sales, a strong multinational attendance of local book fair events, and an extremely rare Chinese book purchase by Brown University! In […]
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Beijing International Book Fair,
book fairs,
rare science books
With Christmas just around the corner, last minute shoppers are looking for ideas to buy gifts for their loved ones. Offering a rare book as a gift is definitely a choice that is not thought of by many but is nevertheless a wise choice for many reasons. Rare books are appreciated by many people because […]
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antiquarian book,
book,
book sales,
Christmas gift,
rare book,
vintage books
by Liz on November 21, 2011
To a rare book collector, there is nothing so delightful as escaping to a local event for a day to closely examine and perhaps acquire some rare books. Attending two such events during the same day can quite possibly double the pleasure for some, while perhaps be a bit too overwhelming to others. I was […]
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antiquarian books,
book fair,
book fairs
by Liz on October 23, 2011
There is something to be said for attending a rare book fair in the mid autumn season. As I travelled down curving roads that were lined with brilliant hues of reds and golds on my way to the Pioneer Valley Book and Ephemera Fair in Northampton MA last Sunday, I felt a sense that […]
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book dealer,
book fairs,
Rare books fair
by Admin on September 1, 2011
Below you can find a selective list of Book fairs at which we believe there should be a number of rare books at reasonable, if not bargain, prices. So if you are in the area or can be in the area do not miss the opportunity. The list below is for the month of September […]
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antiquarian,
book fairs,
Rare Books
by Admin on August 16, 2011
If you are a rare book collector as well as a wine lover, and you happen to be in France during the third week of August, then it is simply a must that you visit an extremely interesting and promising Antiquarian book market. At the large shaded square of Beaumes-de-Venise (84) of France, in a location that is melodiously lulled by […]
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antiquarian book market,
Beaumes-de-Venise,
bibliophile,
book sellers,
books,
France,
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise,
old books,
rare,
Rare Books,
Rare books fair,
used books,
Valuable Books
by Liz on August 12, 2011
The magical aspect of book fairs is that with the simple addition of books and sellers correlated under one roof, any building, whether large or small can be instantly transformed into a book lover’s wonderland. Take what is an ordinary skating rink, conference center or school on the exterior, and enter the interior of a […]
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antiquarian book,
book fairs,
booksellers,
old book
by Admin on August 11, 2011
On August 31st the 18th Beijing International Book Fair, BIBF, will be opening its gates. It is a 4 day event that will be held at the China International Exhibition Center and has been gaining in importance and attention over the recent years. In fact, it is considered to be a major stepping stone for […]
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Beijing International Book Fair,
BIBF,
Open Landscape,
Rare Books,
used books