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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Collecting notes: When Sotherans Became the Publishers of John Gould’s Ornithological Works
17/Dec/2024
Collecting Notes
Meet Our New Members: Theo Robinson
10/Dec/2024
In this series, we interview new additions to the ABA family about their business and interests.
The 19th ILAB Breslauer Prize for Bibliography
02/Dec/2024
The World's Leading Prize honouring original contributions to the field of bibliography and book history
Keel Row Books wins Action on Climate Change Award
26/Nov/2024
Tyneside book dealer on going green