54th California International Antiquarian Book Fair

1001 Broadway,Oakland CA 94607

11 February, 2022

Description

One of the most prestigious rare book fairs, this 3-day event features collections & treasures of booksellers from around the world. BOOK FAIR HOURS - cabookfair.comFriday, February 11, 2022 • 3 pm to 8 pm / VIP Ticket $25 Saturday, February 12, 2022 • 11 am to 7 pm / $15Sunday, February 13, 2022 • 11 am to 4 pm / $10VIP tickets are good for reentry throughout the Fair. Saturday tickets are good for reentry on Sunday. This three-day event features the collections and rare treasures of booksellers from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics. In addition to the outstanding assembly of exhibitors, the fair is particularly pleased this year to feature a special exhibit on wine and viticulture, courtesy of Shields Library, University of California, Davis. The grape growing and winemaking collections at the University of California, Davis are the finest such collections in the world. A representative selection of the collections will be on display. Additional Fair Features include: Book Arts such as letterpress printing and calligraphyBook Fair Finds – Gems under $100Exciting Seminars & Lectures:Good Words Make Better Wine: Building the UC Davis Library's Wine Writers CollectionThe UC Davis Library Wine Collection: Origins, Highlights, and UseCollecting Oakland’s Activist Roots: the Black Panthers and BeyondSherlock Holmes in Popular Culture – a presentation courtesy of the Grolier ClubThe California Youth Book Collector’s Prize Health and Safety:Per the current California Department of Public Health regulations, all attendees AGREE TO: • Provide proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. • Provide photo identification. Acceptable identification is valid document that includes the name of the person and photograph. • Masks are required while indoors, and please respect social distancing. Policy is subject to change per California Department of Public Health regulations. For more information, please visit cabookfair.com