In celebration of Rare Book Week in Sydney, the Sydney Rare Book Fair offers exhibitors an unrivalled platform to engage with Australia’s most passionate book buyers. Whether you specialise in incunabula, modern firsts, or historical ephemera, this fair delivers qualified traffic and sales opportunities.

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• This event is free to attend, expanding your reach as an exhibitor.
• Buyers attend with the intention of purchasing, so showcase rarities in a high-profile, collector-driven event.
• Gain referrals from fellow dealers and industry networks.

• Antiquarian booksellers
• Rare manuscript dealers
• First edition specialists
• Vintage map and print sellers
• Conservation experts

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested in participating.

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Sydney Rare Book Fair 2023: Oct 26-27 at University of Sydney. Over 100 exhibitors from around the world showcasing rare books, manuscripts, and more. Talks, book signings, tours. A must for book lovers to explore history and discover new titles.

The Sydney Rare Book Fair 2023 is a two-day event that will be held at the University of Sydney on October 26-27, 2023. The fair is organized by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB) and is one of the largest and most prestigious rare book fairs in the Southern Hemisphere.

The fair will feature over 100 exhibitors from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world, showcasing a wide range of rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts, prints, maps, and ephemera. Visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to browse and purchase items from a variety of categories, including:

Literature
History
Science and medicine
Art and photography
Travel and exploration
Children’s books
Cookbooks
Collectibles

In addition to the exhibitors, the fair will also feature a variety of special events, including talks by authors and experts, book signings, and guided tours of the fair. The fair is a great opportunity for book lovers of all ages to learn about the history of books and to discover new and exciting titles.

Here are some of the things you can expect to see and do at the Sydney Rare Book Fair 2023:

• Browse and purchase rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts, prints, maps, and ephemera from over 100 exhibitors
• Attend talks and book signings by authors and experts
• Take a guided tour of the fair
• Learn about the history of books and discover new and exciting titles
• Network with other book lovers from around the world

The Sydney Rare Book Fair 2023 is a must-attend event for anyone who loves books. The fair is a great opportunity to browse and purchase rare and antiquarian books, to learn about the history of books, and to connect with other book lovers. Register today to secure your place at this important event.

As much as Exhibit Central loves trade shows, we are not the event organisers. Let the organisers know you’re interested to participate.