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INDEPENDENT ONLINE BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

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.

  • ABAA Virtual Book Fair: Autumn Edition (Sep 24-26, 2026)
    ABAA Virtual Book Fair: Autumn Edition (Sep 24-26, 2026)
    Thu, Sep 24
    ABAA Virtual Book Fair
    Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
    ABAA Virtual Book Fair
    Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) presents their Autum Virtual Book Fair. Shop for prestigious, rare, and antique books, prints, maps, ephemera, and more from domestic and international sellers.
  • Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 for ABAA's Diversity Initiative Discovery Program
    Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 for ABAA's Diversity Initiative Discovery Program
    Wed, Nov 04
    Boston Antiquarian Book Fair
    Nov 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – Nov 08, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Boston Antiquarian Book Fair, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) announces its guided program for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the antiquarian and rare book trade. It coincides with the Boston International Antiquarian Book; the program offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals.
  • Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera, and Book Arts Fair (November 20 - 21, 2026)
    Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera, and Book Arts Fair (November 20 - 21, 2026)
    Fri, Nov 20
    Northampton Book Fair
    Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – Nov 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Northampton Book Fair, 33 Hawley St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Some of the best used & antiquarian booksellers; print, map, postcard, & ephemera dealers; and respected book artists including engravers, book designers, bookbinders, papermakers, paper marblers, and fine letterpress publishers from Western Massachusetts and beyond.
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