November 11-13, 2022 | Boston, MA

Join us for the 2023 Boston Book Fair, returning to the Hynes Convention Center in downtown Boston!
This three-day event will feature 100+ booksellers and the freshest stock around!

The Boston Book Fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. Mark your calendars for the 45th annual gathering of U.S. and international dealers, sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.

A Look at the Fair

Over 120 Dealers

Over 120 American and international dealers exhibiting and selling to serious book collectors and curious browsers.

Vast Selections

Peruse a vast selection of rare and collectible books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, photographs, fine prints, ephemera and more.

Museum-Quality Items

Attendees have the rare chance to get a close look at rare and sometimes historic museum-quality items.

Start A Collection

Learn tips on how to start a collection and talk to dealers who are experts in their specialties.

Free Expert Appraisals

Bring in your own books for free expert appraisals on Sunday of the Fair from 1:00-3:00pm.

World Renowned Sponsors

The annual event is one of three U.S. fairs sponsored by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.

Hynes Convention Center

The Boston Book Fair takes place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s beautiful Back Bay.

Maps and Atlases

Many of our dealers specialize in maps and atlases, ranging from local historic Boston maps, to U.S. maps, to maps of the world.

Specialty Categories

Dealers specialize in categories ranging from art to cookbooks, politics, travel, autographs, first editions, poetry, and more.

Book Art, Pop-Ups, Illustrated Books

Book art and beautifully and uniquely illustrated books are on sale and display throughout the Fair.

Literature, Music, Natural History and Ephemera

You’ll find not only books and maps at the Fair, but also uniquely rare ephemera, art objects, letters, postcards, political campaign posters, and much more.

Children’s Books and Miniature Books

Find a signed first edition of your favorite book from childhood, a first printing of Harry Potter, or miniature books that are pieces of art!

Autographed First Editions

A rare inscribed first edition of Catcher in the Rye.

Presidential Signatures and Letters

For the political enthusiasts in the crowd, we have dealers that specialize in presidential signatures, speeches, documents and letters throughout history, like this Thomas Jefferson detail.

Fine Bindings and More

Discover exquisite examples of fine bindings of classic literary works and multi-volume sets of complete works by well known authors.

Cultural Row Partners

Our History

For more than 40 years, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair has hosted booksellers from across the U.S. and around the globe. Countries outside of the U.S. that have been represented in previous years include Argentina, Australia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, and Russia, among others. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare books, illuminated manuscripts, autographs, ephemera, maps, atlases, modern first editions, photographs, and fine and decorative prints. The Fair has something for everyone—from museum-quality pieces for curators to add to their collections, to items for under $100 for those discovering a new hobby or shopping for that special gift. A rare opportunity to connect with the experts in their fields and browse one-of-a-kind antiques and collectibles.