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Bookfairs, Voyages, Catalogues & Upcoming Adventures
Currently in the process of being updated, this is where you will come to in order to find out what's happening in the world of Jonathan Kearns Rare Books. I can say that I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Antiquarian Book Fair, The sure to be exciting "Firsts" fair at Battersea Evolution in June, and definitely in York in September, hot on the heels of The York Antiquarian Book Seminar. Any and all enquiries are welcomed, if you want tickets or a rundown of any of these events, drop me an email on jonathan@kearnsrarebooks.com
EDINBURGH ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR
July 12, 2025
Scotland's largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the Edinburgh Book Fair is a major event in the calendars of collectors, librarians, specialists, and bookdealers around the UK. This year over 45 booksellers from around the UK and further afield will be exhibiting.
It will take place in the Dunedin Suite and St Giles Room at the Radisson Blu hotel on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
"FIRSTS": THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION FAIR IN BATTERSEA
7th-9th June, 2019
Welcome to Firsts - London's Rare Book Fair - the 62nd ABA summer fair - which returns to Battersea Evolution in the heart of Battersea Park, for a second time. This major three-day event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world. Showcasing rare, unique and unusual items from more than 150 leading UK and international dealers, Firsts - London is the jewel in the crown of Rare Books London, which celebrates old and rare books, with special events and behind-the-scenes activities for bibliophiles during May and June.