Rare Books Fair: le Salon International du Livre Rare & de l'Objet d'art

A friend of mine called me out of the blue and asked: "instead of our traditional apéro, how about we get drinks at the Rare Books Fair?".

I mean, free wine and first-edition-perusal, how could I say no? Thanks K!

This fancy fair takes place in one of the most beautiful places in Paris, namely Le Grand Palais. I love this place!

Salon Livre Rare (1b)

Salon Livre Rare (2b)

Salon Livre Rare (3b)

Salon Livre Rare (20b)

So... I mean, this is basically book porn. Enjoy!

My personal favorite:

Mémoires mathématique ou enseignement nécessaire, Flanders ca. 1630

(60,000€ but who's counting?)

Some Children's lit: Jules Verne, Alexandre Dumas, some Sci-Fi...

Salon Livre Rare (7b)

Salon Livre Rare (22b)

Salon Livre Rare (6b)

Salon Livre Rare (17b)

Salon Livre Rare (18b)

Salon Livre Rare (16b)

Some classics:

Salon Livre Rare (24b)

Salon Livre Rare (19b)

Salon Livre Rare (12b)

Salon Livre Rare (13b)

Salon Livre Rare (14b)

A letter by Louis XIV, in code!

And.... the only thing I could afford: a gorgeous bookmark which I will try not to lose!

Salon Livre Rare (10b)

Wildflower (2b)

Alright, until next time!

#RareBook