Posted in New York Festivals February 18, 2019 by

This One-Of-A-Kind Festival In New York Is A Book Lover’s Dream Come True

During New York’s most chilly season, it’s things like exciting and unique festivals that keep us pushing through until the warmer weather comes back around. If you’re wondering what the next upcoming weekend full of fun entails, then break out your calendar because any and all book lover’s will rejoice over this fair that’s only right around the corner!

Happening at the Park Avenue Armory, next month marks the 59th Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair.
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Happening inside of the 55,000-square-foot historic building, this incredible book fair brings more than 200 renowned book dealers from all over the world under one roof in the Empire State.
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Thankfully, the book fair runs for a total of four days and gives you plenty of time to explore this massive space.
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Taking place on March 7th through the 10th, this year's show will be featuring a record number of dealers - which means that there's bound to be something for every type of book lover here at the fair.
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Seriously, you never know what type of books and memorabilia that you'll find here at the fair, it gets better each year!
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True book lover's and history buffs will fall in love as they walk by numerous display cases full of historic gems.
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The fair showcases everything from rare and first-edition books...
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...to illuminated manuscripts and one-of-a-kind history books.
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It's almost hard to imagine that so many fascinating books and pieces of history could all be in one place, but once any book lover walks into this fair they'll feel like they've found their own paradise.
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So get ready, the 59th Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair will be here before you know it.
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Children's books, art, fashion, autographs, maps, philosophy, and all sorts of amazing gems can be found here - you won't want to miss out!

New York Antiquarian Book Fair Schedule:
 Thursday March 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday March 8th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday March 9th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday March 10th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
To find out more information about the fair, click here.


If this type of book-filled attraction is something that’s up your alley, be sure to also check out how The Most Whimsical Book Barn In New York Has More Than 50,000 Titles!

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