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    CHICAGO BOOK & PAPER FAIR 2026

    The MWABA Chicago Book & Paper Fair 2026 is a one-day antiquarian book fair taking place on June 13, 2026 at the Chicago Journeyman's Plumbers Union Hall Grand Ballroom. Organized by the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, this event features approximately 50 booksellers from across the Midwest and USA offering rare, collectible, and antiquarian books across numerous subjects. The event includes free parking and a portion of admission proceeds supports libraries and literacy causes.

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    Dates

    Jun 13, 2026

    City / country

    Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Venue

    Chicago’s Journeyman’s Plumbers Union Hall Grand Ballroom

    Type

    B2C

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    • Showcase your rare and antiquarian books to a dedicated audience of collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the Midwest.
    • Gain exposure among fellow booksellers and connect with customers seeking fine antiquarian, collectible, and first edition books in diverse fields.

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    Who Exhibits

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    5 categories represented

    • Antiquarian Booksellers
    • Rare Book Dealers
    • Map and Print Dealers
    • Ephemera Dealers
    • Bookbinders

    Who Attends

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    5 audience types

    • Book Collectors
    • Researchers
    • Historians
    • Bibliophiles
    • Literacy Advocates

    Industries & Sectors

    Collectors - HobbyBooksPhotographyArt and AntiquesAntiquarianRare BooksCollectiblesEphemera

    Organised By

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    Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)

    JM

    John Montes

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