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Next Numismatic Event
Event Information:
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Fri12Jul2019Sun14Jul2019Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
The 47th ANZAAB Australian Antiquarian Book Fair
The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is again being held at Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne. Australian and international booksellers will have a broad, diverse and interesting selection of books, maps, manuscripts and ephemera, including early printed books, historical accounts of travel, prints, literature, art, militaria, and children's books, offered for sale at prices to suit all levels of collecting.
Whether you already have your own personal library and wish to add to it or would like to know more about book collecting, this is your opportunity to explore the world of books with experts in their fields.