2026 Rare Map and Book Fair

Advance registration encouraged. The Newberry Library is hosting this rare map and book fair in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Map Society. Programming during the day will include workshops on crafting with maps, speakers on topics including Kevin Mason on the history of maps of Iowa, and a guided tour of maps chosen by charter members of the Map Society. Friday, October 30, 5:30 - 7:30pm Opening Reception $40 per person with advance registration / $50 per person at the door Saturday, October 31, 9am - 5pm Rare Map and Book Fair Free Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610 The Rare Map and Book Fair will include the following vendors, among others: Old World Auctions New World Cartographic Kurt Gippert Bookseller Geographicus Rare Antique Maps Freeman's | Hindman Curtis Wright Maps Boston Rare Maps Barry Ruderman Antique Maps Old Map Gallery Dale Steffey Books Rare Charts