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INDEPENDENT ONLINE BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Groups

IOBA WORKS FOR BOOKSELLERS

Supporting independent online booksellers since 1999.

We are an international trade association dedicated to ethical business practices that promote customer confidence. The organization offers members scholarships for continuing education, a mentorship program, excellent resources for booksellers, and a virtual community for discussions on all aspects of the bookselling profession.

IOBA members enjoy a reputation as professional and trusted sellers of books and ephemera in the online bookselling world. With a diverse international membership of over 350 booksellers, IOBA members created and follow standards for ethical and safe bookselling online. Our members provide clear and accurate descriptions and prompt shipping with fair return policies.

BOOKSELLERS' FEATURED ITEMS

UPCOMING EVENTS

These events are listed as a courtesy to members and friends of IOBA.  Every effort is made to post accurate information.

Inquires for more information should be to the point of contact named in the event listing.

  • ABAA's 2026 - 2027 Mentorship Program Applications Open until May 3, 2026
    ABAA's 2026 - 2027 Mentorship Program Applications Open until May 3, 2026
    Mon, Mar 23
    2026 ABAA Mentorship Program
    Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM
    2026 ABAA Mentorship Program
    Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 ABAA Mentorship Program. This program offers early-career professionals a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with an experienced ABAA member for guidance, insight, and support. Application window is open thru May 3, 2026.
  • ABAA's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (April 30 - 3 May 2026)
    ABAA's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (April 30 - 3 May 2026)
    Thu, Apr 30
    ABAA New York Book Fair
    Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – May 03, 2026, 5:00 PM
    ABAA New York Book Fair, 643 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
    The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) presents the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF). It is produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates.
  • Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair (May 2, 2026)
    Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair (May 2, 2026)
    Sat, May 02
    Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
    Rare Books LA presents the Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair.
  • Firsts London Rare Book Fair (May 14-17, 2026)
    Firsts London Rare Book Fair (May 14-17, 2026)
    Thu, May 14
    FIRSTS: LONDON
    May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
    FIRSTS: LONDON, Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY, UK
    Firsts London is presented by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association under the auspices of ILAB. Firsts London is one of the world's most popular and high-profile rare book events.
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