The much anticipated New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates returns to the Park Avenue Armory for its 59th edition March 7-10, 2019. A mecca for bibliophiles and seekers of the curious and quirky, the fair will present a vast treasure trove of material - rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents and print ephemera.

Highlights include:

• First editions, first states of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The most beautiful of Göbl's Tarot games. The game was published on the occasion of the disastrous marriage of Emperor Joseph II with Maria Josefa of Bavaria, in 1765. Exhibitor: Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH
• Group of 20 photographs, carte-de-visite and cabinet sizes of circus "freaks" and impresario P. T. Barnum. Exhibitor: Shulson Autographs
• First draft of an unpublished S.J.Perelman film script 
• Fasciculus Medicinae, One of the most important medical works of 15th century and the first illustrated medical book
• Exceedingly rare suite depicting the games and entertainments in Tuscany in the 18th century, entirely contemporary water colored.
• Timothy Ely's, Bones of the Book

The Book Fair, widely considered the finest antiquarian book fair in the world, has been a must-see event for institutions, seasoned connoisseurs and scholars. In recent years, it has increasingly captivated young collectors with unique offerings at accessible price points. The specialties encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, culinary culture, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. From the historic and academic, to the religious and spiritual, to the bedrock of secular culture - sex, lies, rock-n-roll, money, politics – the fair has offerings in every conceivable genre and subject. NYIABF is officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

In its 59th edition, NYIABF will present more 217 exhibitors—the most ever-- culled from the finest American and international antiquarian dealers. In addition to 102 U.S. galleries, NYIABF enjoys strong international participation with galleries hailing from the United Kingdom (38), France (19), Germany (10), Italy (11), The Netherlands (6), Spain (1), Denmark (2), Australia (3), Austria (4), Argentina (3), Canada (2), Japan (2), Belgium (2), Czech Republic (1), and Switzerland (5).

Preview Night Thursday, March 7 | 5pm-9pm Daily Hours Friday, March 8 | 12pm-8pm Saturday, March 9 | 12pm – 7pm Sunday, March 10 | 12pm-5pm -- Special Event - Discovery Day Sunday, March 10 | 1pm-3pm

A NYIABF tradition, Discovery Day offers ticketed visitors the opportunity to bring their own rare books, manuscripts, maps, etc. (up to 5 items) Exhibitors will be on hand to offer expert advice and free appraisals. -- Preview Pass: $60 (Includes one daily re-admission) Daily Admission: $25 Students: $10 (with valid ID) Run of Show: $45
Location: Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 www.armoryonpark.org

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