Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair: Saatchi Gallery 16 – 19 May 2024
- by Announcement, Rare Book Hub staff
If in London, see the best with the best!
Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world, showcasing unique and unusual items from over 100 leading UK and international dealers. As the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association premier annual fair, it attracts a diverse audience of collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and the curious alike.
Found in the heart of Chelsea, booksellers of old and rare books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps and more take up their stands across the three floors of the Saatchi Gallery.
As an exhibitor you can expect to see old friends and welcome collectors, while showcasing your collection to thousands of visitors over four days.
As a visitor you can expect to see some of the rarest and most unique books available, not to mention unique memorabilia and stunning artworks in their own right.
Tickets
Preview Night: Thursday 16 May, 5pm – 9pm/ Invitation only.
Friday: 17 May, 11am – 8pm. 10 pounds
Saturday: 18 May, 11am – 5pm.
Sunday: 19 May, 11am – 5pm. FREE entry.
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York’s Square, King’s Rd, London, UK SW3 4RY
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Bissière, Roger. Cantique à notre frère soleil de saint François. 1954. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. La vie & l’œuvre de Philippe Ignace Semmelweis. 1924. Rare édition originale, avec envoi. Joint : La Quinine en thérapeutique, 1925. 4,000 - 6,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. Mort à crédit. 1936. Édition originale. Bel exemplaire sur Hollande. 2,500 - 3,500 EUR
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Chillida, Eduardo ─ Emil Cioran. Face aux instants. 1985. Un des 100 exemplaires sur Arches. Eau-forte signée. 600 - 800 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. Ler dla canpane. L’Art Brut, 1948. Édition originale. 3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. L'Herne Jean Dubuffet. 1973. Un des 100 exemplaires du tirage de luxe avec une sérigraphie originale en couleurs. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
