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INDEPENDENT ONLINE BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Groups

IOBA WORKS FOR BOOKSELLERS

Supporting independent online booksellers since 1999.

We are an international trade association dedicated to ethical business practices that promote customer confidence. The organization offers members scholarships for continuing education, a mentorship program, excellent resources for booksellers, and a virtual community for discussions on all aspects of the bookselling profession.

IOBA members enjoy a reputation as professional and trusted sellers of books and ephemera in the online bookselling world. With a diverse international membership of over 350 booksellers, IOBA members created and follow standards for ethical and safe bookselling online. Our members provide clear and accurate descriptions and prompt shipping with fair return policies.

BOOKSELLERS' FEATURED ITEMS

UPCOMING EVENTS

These events are listed as a courtesy to members and friends of IOBA.  Every effort is made to post accurate information.

Inquires for more information should be to the point of contact named in the event listing.

  • Firsts London Rare Book Fair (May 14-17, 2026)
    Firsts London Rare Book Fair (May 14-17, 2026)
    Thu, May 14
    FIRSTS: LONDON
    May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
    FIRSTS: LONDON, Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, UK
    Firsts London is presented by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association under the auspices of ILAB. Firsts London is one of the world's most popular and high-profile rare book events.
  • PBFA's London Rare & Antiquarian Book Fair (May 16-17 2026)
    PBFA's London Rare & Antiquarian Book Fair (May 16-17 2026)
    Sat, May 16
    London Rare and Antiquarian Book Fair
    May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    London Rare and Antiquarian Book Fair, 47 Lillie Rd, London SW6 1UD, UK
    Provisional Booksellers Fair Association (PBFA) presents THE LONDON RARE & ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR. It features almost a hundred UK and international booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera, collector items and more to suit all pockets.
  • FBF's Capital Book Fair (May 29-31, 2026)
    FBF's Capital Book Fair (May 29-31, 2026)
    Fri, May 29
    Capital Rare Book Fair
    May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Capital Rare Book Fair, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
    Fine Book Fairs presents the Capital Rare Book Fair in Washington D.C.. A bespoke experience for both exhibitors and collectors, building new relationships that will last well beyond the end of the fair.
  • MWABA Chicago Book & Paper Fair (June 13, 2026)
    MWABA Chicago Book & Paper Fair (June 13, 2026)
    Sat, Jun 13
    Chicago Book & Paper Fair
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Chicago Book & Paper Fair, 1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) presents the Chicago Book & Paper Fair.
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