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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The ABA National Book Collecting Prize 2025: Callum White
03/Dec/2025
National Book Collecting Prize Wintter
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
