Book Shows

Since 1985, the Mid-Michigan Antiquarian Book Dealers Association (MMABDA) has coordinated two semiannual book shows in Lansing, MI.

Important: For security reasons, book and paper items for sale or appraisal cannot be brought into the exhibitor hall without authorization from show personnel.

Read about previous books shows In the News.

51th Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show

Sunday, April 11, 2010
9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Lansing Center (map)
333 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, Michigan

$4.50 admission
Children 13 and under free

The Antiquarian Book and Paper Show is the largest book and paper show in the Midwest, averaging over 80 exhibitors and one million old, rare, and collectible book and paper items for sale. Items include:

First editions Autographs Illustrated books Maps Science Fiction Sheet music Prints

Children's books Michigan History Travel Magazines Civil War material Americana Posters

Photographs Fine bindings Mysteries Ephemera Literature Cookbooks Ads

Postcards Art Sports programs Private Press Trade cards Sciences Movie material

37th Classicon

Spring 2010
10 am to 4 pm

University Quality Inn (map)
3121 E. Grand River Ave.
Lansing, Michigan

$3.00 admission
$25.00 for a dealer table

Classicon is one of the first pulp/paperback shows ever established. There are 35 tables and thousands of collectable old Pulp magazines, digests, and paperbacks available for sale or trade. Items include:

Calendars Pinups Glamour Art magazines Original paperback art from the 50s - 60s Mystery

Western Romances Adventure Characters/Heroes Science Fiction Detective

Vintage comics Petty Vargas Classics from the 20s - 60s Aviation