the Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair

OCTOBER 5th – 7th, 2023

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair brings 56 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the country to the heart of Manhattan. Browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and areas. Our fairs are social events that cultivate a welcoming experience for all. There will be items at the fair to fit all budgets. For a list of all the exhibitors.

In conjunction with the fair, we will host a series of panel discussions, talks and fireside chats with noted authors and cultural figures. For a full list of speakers and special events click here.

Dates and Times:

Friday, October 6th: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair: 

Entry to the fair will be $15, $10 for students, under 16s are free.

Saturday October 7th: 11 am – 5 pm: Book Fair: 

Entry to the fair will be $15, $10 for students, under 16s are free.

Admission will be free from 3 pm to 5 pm. An appraisal service is offered at that time for the public.

You can reserve tickets in advance or purchase them at the door. Admission Tickets

About Venue:

St. Bartholomew’s Church, commonly called St. Bart’s, is a historic Episcopal parish founded in January 1835, and located on the east side of Park Avenue between 50th and 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan. On October 31, 2016, the St. Bartholomew’s Church and Community House complex was designated a National Historic Landmark, for its significance as an important example of early 20th-century ecclesiastical architecture designed by Bertram Goodhue. The church contains the largest pipe organ in the City (and one of the 10 largest in the world).  A concert is planned by the resident music director during the fair preview night.