We are the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the UK and Ireland.
Founded in 1906 and the oldest organisation of its kind in the world, the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association represents the interests of over 230 member businesses, by creating a standard of business ethics and professional standards.
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Firsts London in Pictures
16/Jul/2025
A look at the fair, held at the Saatchi Gallery in May
The ABA National Book Collecting Prize 2025
02/Jun/2025
Open to all young book collectors aged between 18-30
The ABA welcomes Bernard Shapero as new President
22/Apr/2025
The ABA elects new President
Firsts London 2025: Books in Bloom
13/Mar/2025
We celebrate a festival of floral books at the Saatch Gallery this May