Learn about the antiquarian book trade from the best booksellers and librarians in the country.

Welcome to CABS-Minnesota 2020. Registration for the 2020 Session is Now Open.

The 2020 Seminar will run from July 12-17 on the campus of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Read on for a full list of speakers, faculty, and programs.

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An Update Regarding COVID-19: As of now, we anticipate that CABS 2020 will go on as scheduled. Please don't hesitate to register and/or submit scholarship applications. If cancellation becomes unavoidable, we will update this site. Any deposits or other fees will be fully refunded in the event of cancellation. Thanks, and please stay tuned for further updates. 

 

More than 2000 students have graduated from the seminar since its inception, many of whom have gone on to become prominent members of the bookselling community.
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Book Seminars Workshop
  • Reference Tools for the Book Trade
  • Setting Up and Using a Bookseller Database
  • Hands-on Exhibits of Printing and Binding Styles
  • Business and Marketing
  • Conservation and Preservation
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Now in its 43rd year, the Antiquarian Book Seminar provides an opportunity for leading specialists to share their expertise and experience with booksellers, librarians, and collectors in a comprehensive survey of the rare book market, both antiquarian and modern.
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