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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York Antiquarian Book Seminar 2023: Review
06/Dec/2023
YABS faculty member Simon Beattie reflects on YABS 2023
Meet Our Exhibitors: Gilleasbuig Ferguson Rare Books
02/Nov/2023
Journey with us to the Isle of Skye
Meet Our Exhibitors: Les Ashton
17/Oct/2023
Meet our exhibitors ahead of Chelsea Rare Book Fair
The Holy Grail of Financial Reporting
10/Oct/2023
A financial periodical missing for 200 years is found