Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
November 16-18
Hours: Friday 5-9 Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-5
Hynes Convention Center
Directions | Tickets (Purchase $15 weekend tickets on Friday, or $8 for Saturday or Sunday only)

If nothing turns you on like yellowed pages and musty smells, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair is for you. From a copy of Ariel inscribed by Ted Hughes to an original copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with promo text predicting at Rowling's debut would do well (ya think?), the Boston Antiquarian Book Fair has an assortment of intriguing books, some of which (as Harry Potter demonstrates) aren't even all that antique. If you're looking for ancient items, though, there will be an 1837 first edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Twice Told Tales on display, as well as a letter written by Beethoven about his Missa Solemnis, an engraving of A Plan Of The Action At Bunkers Hill On The 17th June 1775, and even an 1840 edition of Fran Schubert's "Great" Symphony #9. These and other highlighted items at the fair clearly go beyond just books.

In addition to interesting items, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair will feature some special activities including Our History Through Cookbooks, a session on Crime Novels and Film Noir, and a show of beautiful Japanese Illustrated books. You can also bring your books in for appraisal by expert book collectors.

The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair is sure to be an inspiring event for anyone interested in books or antique items (as noted, sheet music, engravings, maps, and other historical documents will be featured in addition to ancient tomes). Stop by this weekend for a page-turnin' good time.