Happy new year ABA members and friends! We’ll no longer be tweeting from this account but follow us on our other platforms for more rare book events and adventures: linktr.ee/abararebooks

The ABA closed the year with our annual Christmas party, graciously hosted by @ShaperoRareBook Friends of the ABA are warmly invited to all our social events. Find out more about becoming a Friend: loom.ly/TSzIRvE

In our latest article on the ABA website, Robert Kirkman dives into the story of Sotheran's acquiring Gould's publishing house in 1881, and the continuing legacy of these celebrated books. Read more: loom.ly/WAUbOj0

Meet our members! Theo Robinson of @PHrarebooks, specialises in literature and works by women. We spoke to her about the future of the book trade and her favourite items to work on. Read the interview: loom.ly/35Krlcw

The Friends of the ABA were very lucky to explore items from the Harry Price Library of Magical Literature at @SenateHouseLib last night 🎩🔮🐇🌙♣️ Find out more about becoming a Friend of the ABA to join exclusive library visits like this: loom.ly/TSzIRvE

Many congratualtions to ABA member @keelrowbookshop for winning the Action on Climate Award in the North Tyneside Business Awards 2024! Read more: loom.ly/xhrUGgQ

A very interesting and convival couple of days back at Stationer's Hall for the Book Trade History Conference. Thank you so much to all our speakers and delegates!

We were delighted to present Howard Kordansky with the ABA National Book Collecting Prize a few weeks ago at Chelsea Rare Book Fair fo his collection titled The Jewish Experience in the First World War: loom.ly/xLd3cPY

A Ghost Story for Christmas: The festive publication history of ghost stories 👻🎄 Join us for a festive edition of our @abacollecting seminar with experts @TanyaKirk and Jess Starr 🗓️ 10 December 2024 🕧 6:00PM - 8:00PM 📍 Senate House Register here: loom.ly/bjADDOk

Thank you so much to all the visitors and exhibitors who came to the Chelsea Rare Book Fair at the weekend. With hundreds of curious and exceptional items to explore, we hope everyone found something to delight. See you next year: 31 October - 1 November 2025.

Our last highlight we're sharing before Chelsea Rare Book Fair this Friday is this elaborate papier maché binding, offered by @adrianharringtonrarebooks. 🕓 Friday: 2pm - 7pm (£10 entry) | Saturday: 11am - 5pm (FREE entry) Tickets: loom.ly/DTTZoyc

There are still some places left to join our series of tours of Chelsea Rare Book Fair. Find out more and book your place: loom.ly/SLB2Zq8

Chelsea Rare Book Fair starts this Friday! ✨ Another highlight you can find at the fair: a 17th century Aristotelian and Cartesian philosophy manuscript, offered by @ThomasJSymonds1. 🕓 Friday: 2pm - 7pm | Saturday: 11am - 5pm Tickets: loom.ly/DTTZoyc

Meet our members: Chelsea Rare Book Fair edition ✨ "There is always a great buzz. The space feels quite intimate with its nooks and crannies." We spoke to @Sotherans about their hopes for Chelsea 2024, and what they're bringing to the fair. loom.ly/NVP47LE

Highlights at Chelsea Rare Book Fair ✨ George Harrison's I Me Mine, offered by @PHrarebooks. See this and other rare items at Chelsea Rare Book Fair: 🗓️ 1 - 2 November 📍 Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, SW3 5EE Tickets: loom.ly/DTTZoyc

Tours at Chelsea Rare Book Fair - Modern First Editions with @ashtonrarebooks Event details: Saturday 2 November, 2pm Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Rd, London SW3 5EE This event is FREE but we encourage you to sign up for your space Tickets: loom.ly/ZyGUnlM