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Firsts London is the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association's premier annual book fair and series of online rare book fairs.

Firsts London is currently scheduled for 16 - 19 May 2024 at Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square in Chelsea, London.

27/10/2026

Visit Fold the Corner Books’ stand at Firsts Hong Kong to meet Canadian author, illustrator, and creator of enchanting collectible books Charles van Sandwyk 🦉

Charles will be available for informal conversation, readings, and to sign and doodle purchases from 2pm on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December.

Entry to Firsts Hong Kong is free but you can register for tickets, reminders, and news through the link in the bio ✨

26/10/2026

Looking back on Firsts Hong Kong last year and ahead to the fair this year!

📚 Firsts Hong Kong Rare Book Fair 2026
🗓️4th - 6th December
📍Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Free entry

17/08/2026

Clear your schedule for the return of Firsts Hong Kong 💫 Full details coming soon

13/07/2026

Firsts London in detail 🔍

Back in May, Firsts filled Saatchi Gallery with books, each one a treasure trove of details such as these. From finely tooled bindings to intricate illustrations, it’s a reminder that books are masterpieces, inside and out. Which catches your eye the most? 👀

Stay tuned for more information on Firsts activities throughout the year.

18/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came to Firsts London this year, and to all our exhibitors, partners, supporters and friends.

Next years’ Firsts London will take place 20-23 May 2027. See you there!

16/05/2026

Moments from Firsts London ✨

We’re open all weekend - come and see what you can find! Don’t miss the Winnie the Pooh exhibition on the top floor!

16 May: open until 6pm
17 May: 11am - 5pm
📍Saatchi Gallery, Kings Road, London

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16/05/2026

What can you find at Firsts London 🕵

Come and see for yourself
16 May: 11am - 6pm (£5 on the door)
17 May: 11am - 5pm (FREE entry)

14/05/2026

First impressions are so important ✨

Get to know Firsts London this weekend; London’s biggest rare book event.

14-17 May, Saatchi Gallery

12/05/2026

Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair is back, and it’s more beautiful than ever 📚✨

Join us at Saatchi Gallery to live your bibliophilic best life.

📍 Saatchi Gallery, London�🗓️ 14–17 May 2026
🆓 free entry on Sunday 17
Tickets: link in the bio

08/05/2026

“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” — Winnie the Pooh 🍯

Actually, we’re doing something rather special! Celebrate a full century of the “Best Bear in All the World” at this year’s Firsts London. We’re transforming a corner of Saatchi Gallery into the 100 Acre Wood for an exclusive look at the rarest Pooh treasures in existence.

🎈 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
Join curator Anna Middleton () for an intimate show-and-tell featuring:

* ✨ First editions and signed copies.
* 🖋️ Inscribed editions with personal histories.
* 🎨 Original illustrations and rare ephemera.

Whether you’re a serious collector or just a lifelong fan of A.A. Milne’s masterpiece, this is a one-off opportunity to see the story of a boy and his bear like never before.

📅 When: Sunday 17th May | 15:00
📍 Where: The Exhibition Space (Top Floor Cafe), Saatchi Gallery
🎟️ Find us: Get your free ticket through the link in the bio

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BookCollecting AAMilne PeterHarrington LondonEvents

Address

Saatchi Gallery, Duke Of York's HQ, King's Road, Chelsea
London
SW34RY

Website

https://www.firstslondon.com/

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