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New dates for Olympia 2011 announcedThe dates for the 54th London International Antiquarian Book Fair at Olympia This website will be updated soon.
Olympia 2010 attracts serious collectors againThe 53rd London International Antiquarian Book Fair, the oldest such book fair in the world and London’s oldest collectors fair, has proved once again that London is a key marketplace for the serious collector and dealer. Stock of exceptional quality gathered by over 150 internationally renowned dealers from 18 countries made this year’s fair, once again, an outstanding event in the global calendar. The introduction of a Charity Preview in aid of the Royal Society of Literature resulted in increased visitor numbers on the first day and dealers reported an enjoyable buying atmosphere, being able to entertain specially invited clients in an exclusive setting. The fair began with very good visitor numbers on Opening Day and was well attended throughout Friday and Saturday. But it’s not simply the number of visitors that indicates a successful fair. This year’s fair suggested that high quality stock continues to attract serious buyers even in these difficult times, whether they are buying as institutions, private collectors or dealers. Robert Frew, Chairman of the Olympia Committee: The works on display at the fair covered a vast range of collectors’ interests: rare books from the genesis of European printing in the 15th century through to the present day, including first editions, fine bindings, illustrated books, manuscripts, maps, prints and all manner of ephemera. Organised by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), the fair is sanctioned by the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and all exhibitors must be ILAB affilates. Adrian Harrington, President of ILAB: The Downstairs section, now in its 2nd year, gave exhibition space to bookbinders, private presses and other affiliated trades and was again a very welcome addition to the whole fair. |
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