Description
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America was founded in 1949 to encourage interest in rare books and manuscripts
and to maintain the highest standards in the antiquarian book trade. The collection consists of the Southern California Chapter
files of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (1949-80), directories, newsletters, bylaws, programs and posters.
Background
The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America was founded in 1949 to encourage interest in rare books and manuscripts
and to maintain the highest standards in the antiquarian book trade; it promotes exhibitions of books and related materials,
and lectures on subjects of interest to book collectors; members engage in the sale, purchase, and appraisal of antiquarian
books and manuscripts. The Southern California chapter encompasses the area from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
Extent
8.5 Linear Feet
(17 boxes and 2 oversize boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright,
are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.