Event Calendar

Golden Age and Pre-Code Horror: The Comic Book Collection of Stephen J. Farber

Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to ring in the New Year with the sale of this important comic book collection featuring many early issues, chief among them Captain America #1 and Adventures of Spider-Man #1. Many pedigreed comics will cross the block including issues from the White Mountain collection and several Gaines File Copies. Several of the comics in the auction have obtained the highest grades CGC has ever given out for that title. There is still time to consign to this sale, but hurry - the deadline to submit your comics is November 15, 2023.

10am

Potter & Potter Auctions
5001 W Belmont Avenue

Chicago, IL

Rare & Antiquarian Books
Sale #804

11am

PBA Galleries
605 Addison Street

Berkeley, CA

Spencer W Stuart will facilitate monthly, three-part webinars for Emerging Collectors (those who have dedicated 1 - 5 years to collecting).

Through these hour-long sessions, participants will examine case studies relevant to acquiring quality material as well caring for one's collecting:

• 01/24 – What is collecting?
• 02/28 – Implementing a strategy
• 03/27 – Cataloguing & collection care

After this three-part program, participants will have a holistic approach that better positions them for the transformations underway in the Collecting ecosystem.

All participants will receive a copy of CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN RARE BOOK & MANUSCRIPT COLLECTING.

7pm

Eventbright

San Francisco, CA

Fine Art & Photography

11am

PBA Galleries
605 Addison Street

Berkeley, CA

For the love of books! Rare Books LA – Pasadena welcomes booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of books, fine prints, maps, ephemera, and more.

“This book fair is a can’t miss whether you’re searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the book lover in your life or just want to spend a fun and educational day with a loved one,” said Rare Books LA Director Jodi Tolan. In addition to rare books, visitors will see everything from historic maps and original artwork to artist’s books and punk zines. “There is something for everyone all under one roof.”

Rare Books LA is also hosting a series of bookish talks at the event, all included with the price of admission.

Tickets range from $15-25. A special “Booklovers” package for $40 includes a pair of weekend passes to the fair, a limited edition book bag, and a red rose upon entry for that special someone. A weekender pass to the book fair is $25 and includes a limited edition book bag and entry to the fair both days.

Pasadena Center
300 E Green Street

Pasadena, CA