The Princeton Rare Book Fair featuring thousands of books, maps, and historic documents
The Princeton Rare Book Fair will debut at the Princeton Theological Seminary in downtown Princeton from October 2nd to October 4th.
The fair will bring together over 30 booksellers from around the country, who will bring thousands of books, maps, historic documents, and ephemera. There will be items to fit every budget.
“We are delighted to host our first-ever fair in Princeton,” said Eve Lemon, Director of Fine Book Fairs. “Princeton is one of the world’s most famous college towns, rich in history, culture, and libraries. We are very excited to host this event for the local community and spread the joys of reading and collecting to new audiences.”
Opening Hours
Friday, October 2nd: 5 pm – 8:30 pm: Preview Night
Tickets cost $40 and include wine, beer, and first access to the books. Tickets are valid for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, October 3rd: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair
Sunday, October 4th: 11 am – 5 pm: Book Fair
Entry to the fair on Saturday and Sunday will be $15, $10 for students, and free for those under 16. Tickets are valid for multiple re-entries.
Dealers include:
Act2Books, Between the Covers, Blind Horse Books, Brenner’s Collectable Books, Buzz Bookstore, Captain Ahab’s Rare Books, Christopher’s Rare Books, Commonwealth Books, Courtside Books, First Place Books, Fournier Fine and Rare, Jeff Bergman Books, Le Bookiniste, Livres Dalleau, Memory Press, Mori Books, Peek-a-Book Rare Books & Ephemera, ProfessBooks, Rosenlund Rare Books & Manuscripts, Tennyson Williams, The Quill & Brush, Books of Wonder, Jeannot Barr Prints & Drawings, Labyrinth Books, Dale Steffey Books, Lame Duck Books, Sanctuary Books, Fairly Honorable and Chatham Bookseller.
