Inside the 66th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: Rare Finds & Opening Night

Join me for an exclusive look at the 66th Annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) at the historic Park Avenue Armory. As one of the world's premier cultural events, this year’s fair brought together over 170 exhibitors from across the globe, showcasing a staggering collection of rare manuscripts, first editions, and unique ephemera. I attended on the exclusive Opening Night Preview (Thursday, April 30, 2026), which saw record-breaking attendance. While walking the floor, I had the chance to sit down for a featured interview with Daniel Weinberg of the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop to look at some of the most significant presidential artifacts at the fair. WATCH MY INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL WEINBERG HERE: https://youtu.be/vXcD5zvYu24 In this deep dive, Daniel reveals the fascinating story behind Grace Bedell’s letter to Abraham Lincoln and shows us Gideon Welles' personal 1864 autograph book containing signatures from the entire 38th Congress. This year's fair highlights include an incredible array of literary treasures, featuring rare first editions and manuscripts spanning across the centuries. The floor was filled with exceptional historical artifacts, ranging from presidential ledgers to significant archival documents that tell the story of our past. Beyond the books, the event showcased a diverse range of unique ephemera, including historical photography and rare cultural memorabilia that bring history to life in a tangible way. The NYIABF remains a must-see highlight of the New York spring season, bringing together the world's leading booksellers under the soaring canopy of the Armory. 💖Support the Journey Thank you so much for watching, liking, and subscribing! Your support helps fuel all our adventures. 📲 Follow Our Adventures For latest updates, behind-the-scenes, and travel news, follow us on Instagram! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farbav 🗺️ Travel & Booking Links Planning your next trip? Using these links doesn't cost you anything extra, but it sends a small commission our way to support the channel. Thank you! Expedia (Book Hotels/Flights): https://expedia.com/affiliates/farbav/escapes Hotelscom (Best for Stays): https://www.hotels.com/affiliates/farbav/escapes Vrbo (Vacation Rentals): https://vrbo.com/affiliates/farbav/escapes *Want to see which hotels we've recently toured?* Check out My Expedia Shop: https://www.expedia.com/shop/farbav 🛒 Our Favorite Gear & Shopping These are tools and partners we use and recommend: Hohem (Filming Gear): https://bit.ly/42fbypY Temu (Travel, Camera & Cat Finds): https://temu.to/k/uha4vyghmzn ☕ Buy Us a Coffee! If you'd like to help us refuel on the road, your support is greatly appreciated: https://buymeacoffee.com/farbav 📧 Contact Us For business inquiries, video suggestions, or just to say hi, email us here: [email protected] #NYIABF #NYIABF24 #booklovers #bookloversparadise #oldbooks #bibliophile #antiquarianbooks #vintagebooks #bookstore #bookshop #firstedition #bookworm #bookseller #bookshelf #bookcollecting #bookbinding #booksforsale #history #literature #bookcollection #newyork #bookfair #bookfairs #abaa