Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association

A Non-Profit Association of Antiquarian Booksellers Promoting the Love of Books, Maps, Prints and Ephemera

 

the 2025 MWABA Chicago Book & Paper Fair!

June 14, 2025

             Booksellers from across the Midwest and the USA will be offering fine antiquarian, rare, collectible, first edition and other books, ephemera and maps.

 

For more information contact the show manager.

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Here’s What People Say About the
Chicago Book & Paper Fair: 

“If you like browsing antiquarian bookstores, this is a can’t miss event – having so many sellers in one place is great!” – Matt C.

“Well-organized, interesting, and manageable event! Most of the booksellers were informative and really took the time to talk about their gems! The fair was set up so that the flow of people worked really well. There were not so many vendors that you felt rushed or overwhelmed, yet there was an enormous selection of fantastic literature to browse.” – Deana G.

“The fair was extremely well-organized, sellers helpful and friendly, quality + variety of books excellent, location easily accessible, and free parking was great.” – R.F., Chicago

“Great books, great people!!” – Stephanie

“It was great chatting with knowledgeable vendors with no pressure sales, the large and varied selection was awesome from books, maps, pictures etc. Every reader or collector will find a gem as low as $10 and upwards to $40,000 more” –Dee