Chelsea 2011 - A success
London, 10 November 2011:
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association is delighted to announce the very positive results of the 21st Antiquarian Chelsea Book Fair from 4 to 5th November 2011 at the Chelsea Old Town Hall in London.
The fair is a fixture in the calendar for book collectors, trade (UK trade and visiting trade from Europe and overseas) and also many local residents. The organisers were very pleased about the excellent attendance with visitor numbers up on 2010. Average sales showed an increase of more than 7% on last year.
In these times of economic uncertainty, this is a very encouraging result for the trade and emphasises the importance of book fairs as a selling platform for dealers.
The 2011 Special Exhibition “New Impressions”, featuring art-works relating to antiquarian and rare books by seven artists was well attended and welcomed by visitors at the fair.
Fair Chairman Leo Cadogan: “I am very pleased with the 2011 Chelsea fair, as chairman as well as exhibitor. I know that the majority of exhibitors will be there again next year and we will continue to make this fair an unmissable event with loyal as well as new clients for our participating dealers.”
For a full press release, please contact the ABA Office
Booklovers meet in the heart of London
Now in its 21st year, the Chelsea Antiquarian Book Fair is a true booklovers' extravaganza held in the heart of London in November each year.
More than 75 exhibitors fill the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall with interesting and collectable items of all periods (from 16th to 21st centuries) and books to suit all pockets – from £10 to £10,000.
With Christmas around the corner, are you looking for an unusual and memorable present?
Or is there a subject, author or period of history that especially attracts you?Perhaps you have been thinking of collecting books but are unsure of where to start, what to look for, who to approach or what on earth booksellers mean by yapp edges, pochoir plates or slightly foxed ...
If so, then Chelsea is the place to meet and talk to antiquarian booksellers and experts who will be more than happy to take time for all your questions.
Whether you are a bookseller, a collector or you are simply curious about old, antiquarian and collectable books, maps and ephemera, then the Chelsea Antiquarian Book Fair is not to be missed.
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association & the Code of Ethics
The 21st Chelsea Antiquarian Book Fair is organised by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA) and affiliated to the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). All bookdealers that exhibit at the fair are affiliated to ILAB and as such, have agreed to be bound by its Code of Ethics.
And finally…
Remember the wisdom of Groucho Marx: ‘Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.’
