Whatever your tastes may be, you are sure to find a rare and interesting book, print or piece of ephemera to add to your collection.
- July 25 to July 27, 2024
- Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne, Australia
- Thursday 6am-9pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
- Free entry
Meet us in Melbourne
All exhibitors are foremost experts for antiquarian books, maps or prints. They are happy to help you if you have questions about specific objects - before, during, and after the Fair.
Asia Bookroom is a bookshop owned by Sally Burdon specialising in new, out of print and antiquarian books of Asian interest. Our stock extends from new books hot off the press to rare antiquarian volumes, including a wide variety of books rarely seen outside Asia.
Since 1969, Peter Harrington, one of the world’s leading rare book sellers, has specialized in sourcing, selling, and buying first editions, inscribed copies, and fine bindings. Owner Pom Harrington believes that rare book collecting should be enjoyable and personal, advocating for collectors to "buy books you love and understand."
Serving readers, collectors and institutions since 1984. Located on the ground floor of John Mills Himself, a heritage-listed building in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, Archives Fine Books is one of the largest second-hand and collectible bookstores in Australia.
At Kagerou Bunko we strive to provide customers with high-quality rare illustrated books and prints. Based in Japan, we specialize in rare Japanese illustrated books, prints, and pride ourselves on our positive relationships with many collectors, bookstores, and other customers.
All exhibitors are members of ILAB and foremost experts for antiquarian books, maps and prints.
Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller is situated in the heart of Melbourne's premier street and is hailed as one of Australia's best bookshops.
Douglas Stewart Fine Books Pty. Ltd. is an antiquarian bookseller based in Melbourne, Australia. Douglas began buying and selling books in 1995. For many years Douglas has been a Board member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers; he is also a Mentor for the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.
The Berkelouw family has been trading in books for six generations. Books are our passion as well as our business and it is always a pleasure to meet customers who share our love of books.
The Book Merchant Jenkins is an antiquarian bookseller and auctioneer based in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, buying and selling new, used, and rare books in all genres; specialising in niche non-fiction with a focus on Sexuality, LGBTIQ+, Ethnopharmacology, Dance, Performance, and Art.
Orchard Bookshop is one of the finest boutique bookstores in Australia. We are a bricks & mortar bookshop located in the heart of Adelaide's CBD and display a curated selection of old, new & collectible books.
We deal in material that has stood the test of time (or in our opinion, is likely to stand the test of time!). Some of our particular enthusiasms are modern first editions, cricket ephemera, North Australiana, photographs
Arapiles Mountain Books (est. 2001 by Andrew Long) is the only specialist dealer in mountaineering, exploration and adventurous travel in Australia.
Established in 1979 by Louis & Susie Kissajukian, we are the largest specialist dealers in rare antiquarian prints and maps in Australia.
The Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Watch a video with impressions from the 2023 fair.
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Highlights
These are just a sample of the wide range of printed materials that will be available at the fair.
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Impressions from Melbourne Rare Book Fair 2023
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Seek advice from expert sellers. All exhibitors are happy to help.
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Feel the texture of precious leather bindings.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair - Discover details
Discover details.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Enjoy reading.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Discover iconic books in unique editions.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Discover unique objects from the past.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Find early editions of works by Australian pioneers.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Enjoy browsing.
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Melbourne Rare Book Fair
Seek advice from expert sellers. All exhibitors are happy to help.
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