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The 49th california international antiquarian book fair returns to the pasadena convention center this year from friday, february 12, through sunday, february 14. Friday, february 9, 2018 3 pm to 8 pm saturday, february 10, 2018 11 am to 7 pm sunday, february 11, 2018 11 am to 5 pm. It is a 3 day event organised by antiquarian booksellers association aba and will conclude on 09feb2020. Feb 7 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Antiquarian book, print, photo and paper fair takes place in the exhibit hall building located near the sheraton pasadena hotel. This is a book fair for the modern age, bringing together fine works on paper. The ca antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena by stephen j. Gertz is a lifelong lover and collector of rare books who began his career in the trade in 1985 as a rare book scout and dealer. Younger book dealers are diving into the antiquarian.
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