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 220 member businesses, by creating a standard of business ethics and professional standards.
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Meet our New Members: Christo Snyman, Rare Collections
15/Mar/2024
In this series, we interview new additions to the ABA family about their business and interests.
Book Review: A Bookshop in Chelsea by Philippa Bernard
11/Mar/2024
Adrian Harrington reviews this bookselling memoir
Meet Our New Members: Jason Burley, Camden Lock Books
07/Mar/2024
In this series, we interview new additions to the ABA family about their business and interests.
The ABA Newsletter (418: Winter 2024)
29/Feb/2024
The latest instalment of our bi-annual newsletter