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MIDWEST ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

 

Events Calendar & Announcements


Book Fairs

The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, (MWABA), sponsors book fairs in Chicago, IL and in St. Paul, MN.

The Chicago Antiquarian Book Fair, sponsored by The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, (MWABA), will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008, in the Student Center at De Paul University, 2250 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL. Hours are from 10:00 AM - 5PM. To inquire about exhibiting at the Chicago book fair, please contact Chicago Book Fair Manager, Jan Van De Carr.


Mailing List
Add your name to our mailing list. Email us and include your name and address.You will receive a postcard announcing our book fair, good for $1.00 off the admission price. Or, simply add your e-mail address to our e-mail notification list. We will email you about a week or so prior to our events.
Membership Directory

Our complete membership directory is always available online here. However, if you would like a hard copy of the most recent Membership Directory and any updates please write to MWABA, 1759 Rosehill Drive, Chicago, IL, 60660. Enclose $2.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling.


Membership?

How do you become a member of the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, (MWABA), formerly known as Midwest Bookhunters?

The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, (MWABA) welcomes new members, but there is an application procedure.

You must be located in the Midwestern states, and be recommended by three current members of our organization who are somewhat familiar with your business. You may check our Online Membership Directory to find the names of our member/dealers.

Because the Board of MWABA only meets twice a year, the membership process sometimes takes a while to complete. In order to receive the benefits of membership, which include discounted booth fees and priority preference for member/exhibitors at our book fairs, submit your membership application as soon as possible.

For complete details, and to request a membership application, please contact our Membership Chair, Darlene Spohrer, of Autumn Leaves Books


Frequently Asked Question

How much is my old book is worth?

Many different factors must be taken into account when appraising books. Edition is most important, but the presence or absence of a dust jacket is very important and also greatly affects the value of a book, as does the overall book condition.Very special or unique bindings, regardless of edition, are sometimes collectible. It is generally impossible to determine rarity or actual value of any item via email inquiry. In most cases it is necessary to see the actual book in order to make a valid assessment.

The Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, (MWABA) is a non-profit organization of book dealers, and, as such, does not appraise, buy, or sell books, however many of our members would be qualified to assist you with your book needs.

Many of our members are qualified to do appraisals. Should you wish to contact one of them regarding your books, please search our Online Membership Directory or click on the 'DIRECTORY' link in the navigation bar on the left. Our members are located primarily in the Midwestern states.


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Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association
1759 Rosehill Drive
Chicago, IL 60660
773-989-2200
info@mwaba.com.org


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