This long established fair is presented and managed by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association (ABA), in collaboration with the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB)

About the Fair

The London International Antiquarian Book Fair MOVES next door to the larger National Hall at Olympia for May 2012.

Opening Days/Hours:
Thursday 24th May, 3pm - 8.30pm
Friday 25th May, 11am - 7pm
Saturday 26th May, 11am to 5.30pm

London International Book Fair 2012 - the 55th organised by the ABA - will be the biggest and best yet; more exhibitors, more books, maps, prints, ephemera & manuscripts in a bigger and better hall providing more space on stands, wider aisles, ample space to sit and relax in three different cafes.

Applications to exhibit at the World's Premier Book Fair are already flooding in from booksellers around the world and indicate that 2012 will be a truly international fair.

Pre-register for a complimentary ticket here and don’t forget to put the new dates in your diary:

24th - 26th May 2012


A detailed and searchable list of exhibitors at the 2012 Fair will be uploaded mid-January.

Whatever you collect, whatever your subject, curiosity or indulgence, you will find something to capture your imagination and interest at the Fair. For a visual flavour, click here to see some photos taken at the 2011 fair.

We are pleased to announce that the ABA's partner will be the National Trust, which will be promoting the many important libraries, containing over 2 million books, under its management.

The 2012 Fair will again feature our popular Lecture Series, the ABA Road Show and Guided Tours showing the highlights of the Fair with one of our book experts as a guide. Ancillary stands will offer a range of goods useful to the book collector and we hope to stage 'live' demonstrations of bookbinding. Further details will be published on our website early next year.

Full details of opening hours, location, and travel to Olympia can be found on our Practical Information Page. Tickets to the Fair are free if you register in advance, or may be purchased on the door for £10 each, £15 for two. Any questions or queries, please contact us and we look forward to seeing you at Olympia.

(December 2011)

The Olympia Book Fair Committee
Exhibitor Highlights
All Items For Sale

The 2012 Exhibitor Highlights will be available at the end of the month

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