Our members list new acquisitions and recently cataloged items almost every day of the year. Below, you'll find a few highlights from these recent additions... Star Wars by George Lucas First Hardcover Edition/Later Printing with the "T5" code to page 183 and the 2403 code to the back flap; this is the Del Rey book club edition (stated to front flap), the true first edition of the classic story, t... [more about Weekly Highlights]
Latest Catalogs of Rare Books
Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and e-lists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the members of the ABAA below. (Also includes podcasts, blog posts, an... [more about Latest Catalogs of Rare Books]
Brown Bag Series: Expansion of Materials of the Antiquarian/Rare Book Trade
Edit: The recording of this event is now available: The April Brown Bag Lunch Series will feature a panel discussion with ABAA members on the Expansion of Materials of the Antiquarian/Rare Book Trade... [more about Brown Bag Series: Expansion of Materials of the Antiquarian/Rare Book Trade]
David Ruggles Prize
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America is proud to announce sponsorship of the David Ruggles Prize. The David Ruggles Prize is an international book-collecting prize to encourage and supp... [more about David Ruggles Prize]
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About ABAA
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) is a trade association of rare booksellers that was formed 60 years ago. We have 450 members who specialize in books in all fields, as well as maps, prints, documents and autographs. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed matter, our staff can assist you with finding a bookseller and with other trade-related matters.