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Starting a Career in the Rare Book Trade?

Melbourne Rare Book Week

Event Date: 2 August 2025 09:00 AM to 6 December 2025 10:00 AM
Author / Presenters: Dawn Albinger (President of ANZAAB), Sally Burdon (Past ILAB President) and Angelika Elstner (Executive Secretary of ILAB)
Event Organiser: International League of Antiquarian Booksellers

Are you new to the world of rare books? Thinking about launching your own bookselling business or looking for guidance in your early career? You are warmly invited to a session introducing the ILAB International Mentoring Programme. This global initiative connects early–career booksellers with experienced ILAB members, offering one –on–one guidance to help navigate the rare book trade. Whether you have graduated from a rare book school, recently started your business, or simply feel you would benefit from a helping hand, this session is for you. All questions and aspiring booksellers are welcome!

Presented by: International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, The Balcony, Wilson Hall, The University of Melbourne, Parkville

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