The 2013 Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair (TIABF) joins the prestigious San Francisco, New York and Boston fairs on the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers’ (ILAB) 2013 North American calendar.

This is the only international antiquarian and collectible book fair in Canada, the TIABF features exhibitors from across Europe and North America. All exhibitors are members of their national associations and are among the world’s foremost booksellers. They will bring a wide ranging selection of books, maps, prints and manuscripts for your perusal – including travel and exploration; natural history, science and technology; children’s and illustrated; fine press and limited editions; modern first editions and signed volumes; antiquarian and incunabula; as well as interesting and unusual books of all kinds.

On opening night (November 8th) Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg will be introduced as the fair’s Patron of Honour. Well now if that does not entice you, I don’t know what will… The ceremony will start at 4:45pm that afternoon.

These world-renowned booksellers are gathering at the Art Gallery of Toronto this weekend, November 8th to 10th. Whether you are an experienced or novice book collector, there will plenty of books and book-related materials for your liking. Regardless, if you make a purchase or simply stop by to take a peek, there will be something to discover while at the same time enjoying your day at the art gallery. Win-win!

Teutonic Knights’ Rules List of Rules of the Teutonic Order First Half of the 15th Century Photo: TIABF