Course Content
York Antiquarian Book Seminar offers an opportunity for leading booksellers and librarians to share their expertise and experience with would-be and fledgling booksellers, librarians and collectors in a comprehensive survey of the second-hand, antiquarian and rare book markets. Basic procedures and problems are discussed both formally and informally through a series of lectures, discussions, and practical hands-on workshops with emphasis on cataloguing, pricing and bookselling.
The seminar is designed for people of all levels of expertise, from beginners to those with years of experience who want to hone their skills in this rapidly changing field.
Over the years, we have had the privilege of listening to many outstanding speakers, including our keynote speakers Rob Rulon-Miller (past president of the ABAA), Sally Burdon (current president of ILAB), Heather O'Donnell (Honey & Wax Booksellers, USA), Sunday Steinkirchner (B&B Rare Books, USA), Lisa Baskin (Cumberland Rare Books, USA) Brian Cassidy of Type Punch Matrix, USA, Joan Winterkorn and in 2023, Amanda Hall (Amanda Hall Rare Books). The seminar provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with fellow booksellers, librarians and collectors from all areas of the trade.