Capital Rare Book Fair

May 29, 2026

May 31, 2026

University Club

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About The Event

The Capital Rare Book Fair returns to the University Club for a weekend of reading, shopping, and book crawling. From May 29 to May 31, the fair will feature two dozen booksellers from around the country who will offer thousands of books, maps, prints, and ephemera priced from $10 to $100,000.

Fair Schedule

Friday May 29, 5:00PM – 8:00PM | Preview Night – includes wine, canapes and first access to the books.
Saturday, May 30th, 11:00AM – 6:00PM | General Admission
Sunday, May 31, 11:00AM – 5:00PM | General Admission

Details

Cost: $10 – $60
Location: University Club, 1135 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Metro: Farragut West Station (Blue/Orange lines) via 17th & I Street NW Exit

For more information about the book fair, and to reserve your tickets, please visit HERE.

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