Philadelphia book and ephemera fair

The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. This is a default category photo and may not represent the actual event. The african american childrens book fair is one of the oldest and largest singleday events for. It includes approximately one hundred circulars, trade. Rare book school summer course i philadelphia, pa rare book. The idea to commemorate the signing of the declaration of independence by holding a worlds fair originated in 1916 with john wanamaker 18381922, owner of wanamakers department stores and lone survivor of the 1876 centennial expositions finance committee, who called upon philadelphia to host an industrial and commercial exposition that would fittingly mark the birth of the united. This is new york city book and ephemera fair by on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. They provided a creative and communal means for ordinary citizens to promote the welfare of union soldiers and dedicate themselves to the survival of the nation, and the great central fair bolstered philadelphias. In march, our 2017 prize winner jessica kahan came to the new york antiquarian book fair, and met a.

The booklyn artists book fair is manhattans only book fair to feature artists books from unique artists books to street zines. In 1871, excited americans prepared for the arrival of the grand duke alexis and. Contents include images of buildings, genre scenes, and allegorical figures. A twoday philadelphia art event featuring exhibitors from photography and art book publishers, small and large, to individual artists and institutions, as well as. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. Catalog record electronic resource available also available in digital form.

Satellite fair to the ny antiquarian book fair 60 worldclass dealers bringing their best stock during ny rare book week. Based on recent events concerning covid19, and specifically the governor of cts executive order prohibiting large gatherings, the ephemera society of america has sadly decided they must cancel the 40th annual conference and fair in greenwich, ct that. In celebration of americas onehundredth anniversary of independence, the centennial exhibition took place on more than 285 acres of land in philadelphias fairmount park may 10november 10, 1876. Arader galleries, philadelphia, pennsylvania rare maps, prints, watercolors, 16th19th entury.

Philadelphia expo center 100 station avenue oaks, pa view map. Written, illustrated, published, and printed by our native american partners, ghost river retells a difficult colonial story through a graphic novel that highlights the indigenous victims, survivors, and their kin. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia sesquicentennial. Image result for philadelphia world fair american independence, worlds fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. In 1926, philadelphia hosted the sesquicentennial international exposition, a worlds fair, to commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. In 1871, excited americans prepared for the arrival of the grand duke alexis and his entourage of russian dignitaries.

Antiquarian book fairs represent vibrant curated marketplaces where such items are found in abundance in all price points presented by a select group of dealers. This new book is the first to document the visual history. The vermont antiquarian booksellers association vermont. Just across from the abaa show at the park avenue armory. The ephemera society of americas 40th anniversary conference and fair cancelled for 2020. The nyc book and ephemera fair expands to a second day. Scrapbook containing tickets, invitations, textile and perfume labels, tokens, and trade cards, primarily issued in philadelphia.

Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Make offer vintage ledger blank onion paper 1889 journaling ephemera art 19. Save 2020 photo festival book fair table registration to your collection. To connect with michael, sign up for facebook today. Part of the spirit of philadelphia is all the history that lies within its streets.

Vincent ferrer, 869 lexington avenue at 66th street, new york, ny 10065. May 27, 2016 part of the spirit of philadelphia is all the history that lies within its streets. Expect to find new acquisitions and discover rare and unique items, available exclusively at this online book fair, brought to you by the abaa. New york city the new york city book and ephemera fair took over wallace hall at the church of st ignatius, loyola as 47 dealers were drawn to upper east side manhattan for a sweet, oneday show that sets up shop in the heart of rare book week. Applications for stalls our next fair is on sunday 31 may 2020 has been cancelled due to covid 19. The 29th annual african american childrens book fair will take place saturday, february 6, 2021, from 1p. The manhattan vintage book, ephemera and fine press fair.

Ephemera traces grand dukes tour a blog post from the ephemera society of america by jim crain. Although it opened to great fanfare, the exposition failed to attract enough visitors to cover its costs. Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. We sell the very finest qualities of philadelphia candies, at very low prices. Fifth annual philadelphia book show paperback january 1, 1950 by philadelphia book clinic author. Memoirs and autobiography of some of the wealthy citizens of philadelphia, with a fair estimate of their estatesfounded upon a knowledge of facts. Miller rare books, the book merchants, the philadelphias riverside book fair and 30th street station book fair. The library company of philadelphia holds material relating to the centennial exhibition in multiple areas of its collection. The great central fair on logan square in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1864 also known as the great sanitary fair, was one of the many sanitary fairs held during the civil war. The ephemera society of americas 40th41st anniversary conference and fair is being rescheduled for march 1821, 2021. Any purchase may be returned for a full refund within 10 working days as long as it is returned in the same condition and is packed and shipped correctly.

The fall and rise of the conestoga offers visitors a behind the scenes look at the library company of philadelphias first graphic novel. Close to ten million visitors 9,910,966 went to the fair via railroad, steamboat, carriage, and on foot. These include article clippings, gallery announcements, artist statements, exhibition catalogs, and other ephemera related to. Rare beautiful french vintage graph paper great for creative projects. Ephemera collection library company of philadelphia.

A window into the past for both the curious and the collector find rare, unusual and historic paper items, priced from. Flamingo eventz announces the return of the philadelphia. Romney was previously at baumans philadelphia location before joining odonnell in 2016. This is a listing of artists book and zine fairs compiled by printed matter. The david doret collection of centennial ephemera 11423. Vintage ephemera, vintage ads, vintage calendar, vintage lettering. The centennial international exhibition of 1876, the first official worlds fair to be held in the united states, was held in philadelphia, pennsylvania, from may 10 to november 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence in philadelphia. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020.

Be the first in line come see what abaa members have been working on during our time apart. In march, our 2017 prize winner jessica kahan came to the new york antiquarian book fair, and. The popularity of digital ink has increased the demand for rare books, ephemera, and works on paper. Boston book print and ephemera fair boston, usa expohour. Book fairs in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa. The history in your hands foundation will host the 5th. Check out our ad to appear in the ny edition of the march new york edition of. Romney was previously at baumans philadelphia location before joining. Share 2020 photo festival book fair table registration with your friends. Thank you to all the exhibitors, lecturers and attendees for making 2018 a success. Save philadelphia job fair june 18th courtyard by marriott philadelphia to your collection. Souvenir book of the louisiana purchase exposition front cover louisiana purchase.

Without capital, its almost impossible to make a living at bookselling. The spring philadelphia vintage book and ephemera fair. See more ideas about philadelphia, patriotic images and flag quilt. This is it the hip shadow show to the new york antiquarian book fair. The ephemera society of america was born with ephemera usa 1, at the harrison inn, southbury, conn. A blog post from the ephemera society of america by jim crain. Presented by philadelphia photo arts center the philadelphia art book fair is a twoday event, which showcases a wide range of exhibitors, from large and small photography and art book publishers to individual artists and institutions, local, national and international. Boston book print and ephemera fair is going to be organised at rai amsterdam, amsterdam, netherlands on 17 nov 2019. We accept payment by check, wire transfer, and all major credit. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. Home book and paper fairs schedule blog video gallery contact usdealer info. The nyc book and ephemera fair expands to a second day fine. It includes approximately one hundred circulars, trade cards, stationery, and other advertising ephemera. Materials document university of pennsylvania medical department courses.