Reader or collector, this is a must-go event. You can touch and look at rare copies of Sinclair Lewis’ Mantrap and Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. If tastes run political this election year, signed 1st editions by Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy can by found. Can’t spend $35,000 on a book? Well, for the 99% of us, our 60+ dealers are bringing stacks of books, each priced at a few dollars each.

For fun, Saturday attendees can bring up to 3 books each to have appraised for free by our dealers. It is staggering what can be found in the attic.

$7 Opening Night

$5 Saturday

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11 a.m.Patrick Coleman, Acquisitions Librarian, MN Historical Society, “The 150 Best MN Books.” Keeping in mind that this is a work in progress, he will be delighted to entertain suggestions, omissions and oversights from the audience.
 
12 noonWilliam Stevens, founder and CEO of Foster Stevens Financial Services and a St. Paul bookdealer, “Books: A financial instrument?” Bill will answer the burning question: Is collecting books a sensible fiscal proposition? He also will discuss the transfer of books with an estate.
 
1 p.m. Moira Harris, art historian, and member of the board of directors of the Ephemera Society of America, “Small bits: Ephemera, Books & History”

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Progress Building, MN State Fairgrounds

Enter fairgrounds at main gate off of Snelling Avenue. Take 2nd right and drive 4 blocks north