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  • The 2020 Florence Shay Scholarship to CABS Minnesota – NEW APRIL DEADLINE THIS YEAR
  • The 59th Chicago Book & Paper Fair
  • Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair
  • Minutes of the MWABA Board Meeting, December 2, 2018
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  • ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SHOP INC
    ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SHOP INC
    Since 1938, Specialists in Lincoln, Civil War, and US Presidents.
  • ALKAHEST BOOKS
    ALKAHEST BOOKS
    Americana, Art, Literature, Fine Bindings; general stock.
  • ARCHIVES BOOK SHOP
    ARCHIVES BOOK SHOP
    General stock of used books as well as rare and collectible books dating to 1600
  • AUTUMN LEAVES BOOKS
    Chicago, Folklore/Mythology, Children, Scholarly.
  • BAY LEAF BOOKS, ABAA
    BAY LEAF BOOKS, ABAA
    Quality books for readers and collectors.
  • BEASLEY BOOKS
    BEASLEY BOOKS
    Modern First Editions; Jazz & Blues; African American Studies; Radical Literatur
  • BIBLIODISIA BOOKS
    BIBLIODISIA BOOKS
    Fine antiquarian and rare books in the Humanities as well as collectible out-of-...
  • BOOKLADY
    History, especially American local history including Chicago; Genealogy, family ...
  • BOOKLEGGER'S FINE BOOKS
  • BOOKS & SUCH
    General stock of out-of-print and used books; paper ephemera; postcards.
  • BOOKS OF THE AGES
    Specializing in Children's and Illustrated books
  • BOOKWORKS
    BOOKWORKS
    10,000 Hardcover Books. Travel, History, Literature, Arts, Sciences, Wisconsin H...
  • CHEQUAMEGON BOOK COMPANY
    CHEQUAMEGON BOOK COMPANY
    Open shop. Large selection. Emphasis on Regional History, Natural and general Sc...
  • Cleveland Book Company
    Buying/selling rare, out-of-print, and fine books and ephemera in all subjects.
  • COLUMBIA BOOKS, INC.
    COLUMBIA BOOKS, INC.
    35,000 volumes from new to antiquarian, maps, prints, periodicals and more!
  • CURIOUS BOOK SHOP
    CURIOUS BOOK SHOP
    Shop specialties are Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Children's, History...
  • EVENING STAR BOOKS
    EVENING STAR BOOKS
    Fine and rare books in many fields!
  • EYEBROWSE BOOKS
    Majority of stock is Nonfiction with an emphasis on Transportation, Exploration ...
  • FIREPROOF BOOKS
    First Editions of Modern Literature, Mystery & Crime Fictions, Humor, Poetry...
  • FIRST FOLIO
    Antiquarian/Rare; Fine Bindings; Illustrated Books.
  • GALAXY OF BOOKS
    Gently used and out-of-print books. Military, Hunting, Nautical, New Age, Comics...
  • GEORGE RITZLIN MAPS & BOOKS
    GEORGE RITZLIN MAPS & BOOKS
    16th-19th Century Maps & Atlases; Cartographic Reference.
  • GLOVER'S BOOKERY, ABAA
    Buying and Selling Used and Rare Books since 1978
  • GREEN GATE FARM ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS
    GREEN GATE FARM ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS
    Specializing in books and ephemera of the Arts & Crafts Movement in the US & UK.
  • GREGORY C. GAMRADT
    Rare & Scholarly books on Tibet, Central Asia, Mongolia, China, Japan, Southeast...
  • JAMES & MARY LAURIE BOOKSELLERS
    Fine books in many fields and more than 30,000 classical and jazz records. AABA
  • JEFF HIRSCH BOOKS
    JEFF HIRSCH BOOKS
    Photography, Art, Design, Architecture, Modern Firsts, Poetry, Drama, Broadsides
  • JERRY MERKEL
    Military History; Regional Histories; Biography and Scholarly Books in all field...
  • JETT W. WHITEHEAD RARE BOOKS (ABAA)
    Our focus is modern poetry in collector condition: Books; Broadsides; Chapbooks;...
  • KUBIK FINE BOOKS LTD
    Specialist in rare books of all types especially theology, military and history.
  • KURT GIPPERT BOOKSELLER
    KURT GIPPERT BOOKSELLER
    20,000+ antiquarian, collectible & out-of-print books, maps, prints, gift items
  • LILLIAN A. CLARK
    Cookbooks: All aspects of food, drink and the table arts. Cookery, Gastronomy, W...
  • MAIN STREET FINE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS (ABAA)
    MAIN STREET FINE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS (ABAA)
    Serving book lovers, collectors and libraries since 1991. General antiquarian.
  • MARGARET SODERBERG BOOKSELLER
    Aviation History
  • MIDWAY USED AND RARE BOOKS
    Large (7000 sq. ft) general used and rare bookshop. Specialties include Art, His...
  • OUT-OF-THE-WAY BOOKS
    An eclectic selection of used and antiquarian books and related items.
  • PLAIN TALES BOOKS
    Printing and Typography, Cookbooks and Cookery. General used.
  • POWELL'S BOOKS CHICAGO
    POWELL'S BOOKS CHICAGO
    General Out-of-Print books; scholarly books in all fields.
  • PRAIRIE ARCHIVES
    General used and Out-of-Print books. Maps, Prints and Paper. Specialize in Linco...
  • RIVERTOWN FINE BOOKS
    RIVERTOWN FINE BOOKS
    Buying and Selling Used, Rare and Out-of-Print Books - Open Year Round
  • rohebooks
    rohebooks
    A broad range of general stock featuring Poetry, History, Philosophy & Religion.
  • ROUND TABLE BOOKS
    ROUND TABLE BOOKS
    Round Table Books, LLC, lists rare, beautiful and interesting books.
  • RULON-MILLER BOOKS
    Americana, Antiquarian & Rare, Literature, Philology, Travel/Exploration. Rare a...
  • SHAW'S BOOKS
    SHAW'S BOOKS
    Collectible Books & Ephemera - Fine Bindings, Maritime, Military, Automotive, Am...
  • T E WARTH ESQ AUTOMOTIVE BOOKS
    Only rare titles for the connoisseur.
  • THE BOOK HOUSE - ST. LOUIS
    THE BOOK HOUSE - ST. LOUIS
    Booksellers since 1986 New, used, rare & unusual books in all categories.
  • THE BOOK HOUSE IN DINKYTOWN
    THE BOOK HOUSE IN DINKYTOWN
    Est. 1986. New, used, rare and unusual in all categories. Member IOBA.
  • THE BOOK STALL OF ROCKFORD
    General stock of Used and Rare and scholarly books with larger holdings of Milit...
  • THE BOOK STALL OF ROCKFORD - Antiques Mall
    General stock of 4,000 books with large holdings in Art, Antique Reference, Mili...
  • THE FIRST EDITION RARE BOOKS
    THE FIRST EDITION RARE BOOKS
    Please visit our website to explore our rare book inventory.
  • THE LOOKING GLASS BOOKS
    THE LOOKING GLASS BOOKS
    823 South Oak Park Ave Oak Park IL 60304 www.thelookingglassbooks.com
  • THEODORE J. HOLSTEN JR. BOOKSELLER
    Used and Rare books specializing in Big Game Hunting. Exploration, especially Af...
  • THOMAS A. LYONS FINE BOOKS
    Select new & used. Collectible Modern First Editions in Fiction and Poetry.
  • WEST SIDE BOOK SHOP
    Good general stock. Located in downtown Ann Arbor since 1975. Specializing in Mi...
  • WM CAXTON LTD BOOKSELLER & PUBLISHER
    Fine books in all subjects, especially History, Natural History, Mysteries Histo...

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Established in 1977, the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) is a non-profit, professional organization of approximately 50 booksellers who deal in antiquarian, rare, collectible and used books, and related items. Members are from the Midwestern United States. The group strives to promote the appreciation of books, maps, and ephemera among the general public.

MWABA sponsors book fairs in Chicago and in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. A portion of our book fair admissions proceeds is donated to libraries or to other book or literacy-related causes.

Board Members & Staff

President

Hank Zuchowski
Shaw’s Books
14932 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
313-824-0816
Email Hank Zuchowski

Treasurer

Jay Platt
West Side Book Shop
113 W. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-995-1891
Email Jay Platt

Secretary

Pat Martinak
Alkahest Books
703 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
847-236-1154
Email Pat Martinak

Membership Chair

Kurt Gippert
Kurt Gippert Bookseller
1757 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-583-7613
Email Kurt Gippert

Security Chair

Chris Rohe
rohebooks
1812 Colfax St., Unit 1
Evanston, IL 60201-2528
847-722-8949
Email Chris Rohe

Elections Chair

Tom Lyons
Thomas A. Lyons Fine Books
124 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste 140
Neenah, WI 54956-3072
920-486-1751
Email Tom Lyons

By-Laws Chair

Peter C. Dast
Bookworks
Roscoe Antique Mall
1019/20 Gardner St.
Illinois 75, off I-90
South Beloit, IL 61080
608-255-4848
Email Peter Dast

Directors

M. Sylvia Castle
Abraham Lincoln Book  Shop, Inc.
824 W. Superior Street
Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60642
312.944.3085
Email M. Sylvia Castle

Paul Garon
Beasley Books
1533 W. Oakdale.
Chicago, IL 60657-4010
773-472-4528
Email Paul Garon

Steve Kirshenbaum
The Looking Glass
823 South Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-434-5515
Email Steve Kirshenbaum

Mark Larson
Fireproof Books
13958 Oakland Place
Minnetonka, MN 55305
612-817-8993
Email Mark Larson

John Phillips
Evening Star Books
8413 Excelsior Drive
Suite 130-B
Madison, WI 53717
608-354-8752
Email John Phillips

Staff

Chicago Book Fair Mgr.
MWABA Coordinator
Rachel Edsill
Email Rachel Edsill

Twin Cities Book Fair Mgrs.
Jennifer Phillips and Mandy Medly
Email Twin Cities Book Fair Mgrs.

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Thanks to the polar vortex, we’ve had two leaks Thanks to the polar vortex, we’ve had two leaks here at our shop. Cleaning up does have it’s rewards though. Take a look at this gorgeous program from the Chicago Sun Times 1954 Book & Author Luncheon! #chicagohistory #chicagoephemera #chicagosuntimes #midcenturymodern
Now this is a book lovers lamp! #lovebooks #bookac Now this is a book lovers lamp! #lovebooks #bookaccessories
DOOMED! Chicago is doomed! Or so they said. Within DOOMED! Chicago is doomed! Or so they said. Within days of the ashes cooling, Chicago was rising. This sweet pamphlet was issued a week after the fire. Insurance claims were already being paid and hotelier Potter Palmer had already acquired 1.7 million dollars to rebuild his hotel! #chicagofire #chicagohistory #rarepamphlet #abrahamlincolnbookshop
See below; a close-up. These are printed on a shee See below; a close-up. These are printed on a sheet of clear plastic. You peel and stick them to a piece of waxed card. #zerolandfillchicago #zerolandfill #homedesign #homedesignhistory #toolsofthetrade
See above and below. Choose your chair! #zerolandf See above and below. Choose your chair! #zerolandfillchicago #zerolandfill #homedesign #homedesignhistory #toolsofthetrade
ZeroLandfill Chicago collects materials from desig ZeroLandfill Chicago collects materials from designers and puts those fabrics, tiles, and other samples into the hands of artists, teachers and other makers for free! This lovely book arrived with yesterday’s donations. Basically, it’s like ColorForms for adults! More pics to follow! zerolandfillchicago #zerolandfill #homedesign #homedesignhistory #toolsofthetrade
A classic read on the CTA...#catcherintherye #jdsa A classic read on the CTA...#catcherintherye #jdsalinger #ctareads #cta #redline #classicbooks
Contraception...Edwardian style. Contraception...Edwardian style.
Have you seen this library staircase? This is how Have you seen this library staircase? This is how they did it in Lima, Peru around 100 years ago!
It's Dave Crosby's birthday! A force in American It's Dave Crosby's birthday! A force in American music since the early 60's, Crosby is probably the only person to appear on Roseanne, Ellen, and The Simpsons. He was also a member of MUSE-Musicians United for Safe Energy. MUSE was formed after the 3-Mile Island nuclear disaster in 1979. Today we are featuring this three record set of recordings from MUSE Concerts. Crosby sings on three of the songs. Take a look at it at Bay Leaf Books, bayleafbooks.com #otd #davecrosby #muse #nonukes
Today is the anniversary of James Baldwin’s birt Today is the anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth. An American novelist and social critic, Baldwin explored the intricacies of race, sex, and class differences. Beasley Books, here in Chicago is offering Baldwin's The Price of the Ticket. This book of incisive essays from Baldwin's many non-fiction works like Notes of a Native Son, Nobody Knows My Name, The Fire Next Time, etc is his magnum opus. It became scarce too quickly and continues to be a hard-to-find book, especially in this condition. For more info, visit their web site at beasleybooks.com #jamesbaldwin #beasleybooks #otd #africanamericanliterature #rarebook
The view at Bibliodisia Books. MWABA Member, Carlo The view at Bibliodisia Books. MWABA Member, Carlos Martinez has one of the largest selections of rare and collectible books in the Midwest. On the Southwest Side of Chicago, he’s just a few minutes away from I-55. Reach Bibliodisia at cmartbooks@aol.com to make an appointment to see his eclectic mix! #bibliodisiabooks #carlosmartinez #rarebooks #chicagobookstore
MWABA member, George Ritzlin, specializes in maps MWABA member, George Ritzlin, specializes in maps and has just released his latest list. Here’ just a fragment of a beauty from 1848. Maps from any era can be hard to find intact. These objects were made to be used! Visit Ritzlin.com and find you way to your inner mercator! #antiquemap #mercator #cruchley #georgeritzlin
Fine Books and Collections talked with Tom Wolfe i Fine Books and Collections talked with Tom Wolfe in January 2018. Read what might be the last print interview of his life at finebooksmagazine.com #tomwolfe #fineboooksmagazine #20thcenturyliterature #literatureicons
Let’s play a bit today! Find a book from your st Let’s play a bit today! Find a book from your stock, library or other random place that was made into a movie...Mine is a random from Little Library! #bookintomovie #planetoftheapes #littlelibrary
All quiet for now. We’ll be open at 10. We have All quiet for now. We’ll be open at 10. We have 50 pop-up bookstores, free parking, air conditioning! If you can’t make it, follow us on FB today. We’ll be LIVE! Learn more about the book fair at MWABA.com. We hope to see you today! #mwaba #mwabachicago2018 #bookfair
Tomorrow will be magical! Join us at the 57th Chic Tomorrow will be magical! Join us at the 57th Chicago Book and Paper Fair at Plumbers Union Hall! All the details are at mwaba.com #mwabachicago2018 #mwaba #chicagobookfair
Everyone is hard at work setting up there booth fo Everyone is hard at work setting up there booth for the 57th Chicago Book & Paper Fair! Join us at Plumbers Union Hall! More at MWABA.com #mwabaChicago2018 #chicagobookfair
And it begins! Live-streaming at our Facebook page And it begins! Live-streaming at our Facebook page later today! It’s going to be 95 tomorrow. Come and Be One of the Cool Kids! #mwaba #mwabachicago2018 #chicagobookfair #chicagobookstore
George Ritzlin is bringing important Haymarket his George Ritzlin is bringing important Haymarket history to the 57th Chicago Book & Paper Fair on Saturday. This issue of Frank Leslie’s Newspaper features portraits the eight police officers killed that day. Learn more about the book fair at MWABA.com #mwaba #mwabachicago2018 #chicagobookfair #haymarketriot
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