World of rare books descends on Toronto

TORONTO, Oct. 18 /CNW/ - For one weekend this month, Toronto will be the world capital of rare and antiquarian books.  Some of the world's foremost rare book dealers will converge on the city to participate in the 2010 Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair.  Rare and collectible books, first editions, maps, prints, manuscripts, illustrations and a great deal more will be offered for sale by dealers from France, Germany, Netherlands, England, the USA and Canada.

The fair is sponsored by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada.  Past president Eric Waschke states: "The stature, experience and knowledge of the international booksellers who are participating in this event ensure that it will be the greatest display of antiquarian books ever to take place in Canada."

These dealers will offer books on an exceptional range of interests.  Specialties include travel, exploration, early science, medicine, literature, natural history, Canadiana, sports and games, Orientalia, military, Arctic regions, Judaica, crime fiction, gardening and art.  In addition collectors will find first editions by modern authors, fine illustrated books, historically important documents, maps, prints and rare volumes dating back to the 15^th century.

The book fair will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, north building, 255 Front Street, W.  Opening night is Friday, October 29 from 5pm until 9pm.  The fair continues Saturday from 11am until 6:30pm and Sunday, from 12 noon until 5pm.  Admission is $15.  Visitors can register for an admission discount by visiting the official web site of the show, www.torontoantiquarianbookfair.com.  The web site contains a wealth of information about the fair, its participants, and the treasures they're bringing to Toronto.

For further information:

Jeff Gadsden
TIABF Marketing and Publicity
[email protected]
1-800-667-0619