The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair is Returning Featuring 25+ Book Vendors, Live Music, Food, Cocktails
Hey book worms, if you’re looking to add a gem to your collection, then you’ll be happy to know that the Philadelphia Rare Book Fair is returning. Taking place Thursday December 7th-9th at the historic Trinity Memorial Church (2212 Spruce St.), the book fair will feature over 25 of the top book vendors from around the country selling a broad range of books and ephemera.
The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair kicks off Thursday, December 7th with its special preview night from 5 pm to 8 pm with a $50 entry free. Guests will enjoy live music, food, as well as a selection of wine, beer, cocktails and canapes all while having first access to the books.
The actual fair is free to attend and will take place December 8th from 11 am to 6 pm and Saturday December 9th from 10 am to 5 pm. Those looking to purchase preview night tickets or reserve a spot for the free days can do so on Eventbrite.
Vendors will include:
Back Creek Brooks
Bauman Rare Books
B&B Rare Books
Between the Covers
Bluemango Books & Manuscripts
Brenner’s Collectable Books
Capital Hill Books
Captain Ahab’s Rare Books
Christopher’s Rare Books
Cleveland Book Company
First Place Books
Haec City/Also Books
Jeffrey Bergman Books
Lizzyoung Bookseller
MacManus Rare Books
Bruce McKittrick Books
Mori Books
Old Editions Bookshop
Kevin Sell, The Rare Book Sleuth
Stan Gorski Books
Vintage Books and Fine Art
Walnut Street Paper
Yesterday’s Muse
Zoe Abram’s Rare Books
Jeannot Barr Prints and Drawings
Timeless Tales Rare Books