2026 Rare Map and Book Fair Oct 30–Oct 31 At the Newberry
- by Announcement, Rare Book Hub staff
2026 Rare Map and Book Fair
Oct 30–Oct 31, 2026
At the Newberry
Shop leading map and book dealers from across the country.
"Geographia vniversalis : vetus et nova Geographia vniversalis : vetus et nova" by Ptolemy, printed by Heinrich Petri of Basel (VAULT Baskes folio G1005 1540)
Advance registration encouraged.
The Newberry Library is hosting this rare map and book fair in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Map Society.
Programming during the day will include workshops on crafting with maps, speakers on topics including Kevin Mason on the history of maps of Iowa, and a guided tour of maps chosen by charter members of the Map Society.
Rare Map and Book Fair Schedule
Friday, October 30, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday, October 31, 9am - 5pm
Location
Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Vendors
The Rare Map and Book Fair will include the following vendors, among others:
- Barry Ruderman Antique Maps
- Boston Rare Maps
- Curtis Wright Maps
- Dale Steffey Books
- Freeman's | Hindman
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps
- Kurt Gippert Bookseller
- New World Cartographic
- Old World Auctions
- Old Map Gallery
- Rare Charts
Registration
Questions?