London is an important center of the rare book trade. The Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA) is the main organization for dealers in the British Isles; it boasts 256 members. ABA sponsors the Olympia Book Fair (one of the most prestigious in the world), the Chelsea Book Fair, and the Edinburgh Premier Book Fair. Maggs Rare Books was established in 1853, and therefore is one of the oldest and largest firms operating today. Members of our seminar attended a reception at Maggs in Berkeley Square. During the event we were able to look at more books connected to our field of study.
