As part of St. Petersburg’s SunLit Festival, the 34th Annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair was held March 10-12 at the Coliseum on Fourth Street North.
According to the event’s website, the “literary smorgasbord” featured over 100 exhibitors from around the country, each bringing a unique selection and appreciation for books, art and memorabilia.
This year’s theme, “Written Relics: Treasured Tomes from Papyrus to Paperbacks,” was chosen to celebrate the withstanding influence of written works.
The event showcased rare, first edition and autographed books that could be purchased from numerous dealers that specialize in vintage book collection. Prices varied, ranging from $15 to $1,000.
The booksellers offered novelty works that emphasized specific genres like architecture, Americana, philosophy and science fiction, and discussed) their collections with guests.
The fair is the “largest antiquarian book fair south of New York City and the third largest in the country,” according to the website.
