Welcome to the 39th annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, among the largest independent antiquarian book fairs in the country and the largest in the southeast. It features specialized booksellers from all over the United States.

Visitors will find books for every age and nearly every conceivable topic as well as maps, prints, post cards, ephemera, autographs, and other paper collectibles. Items range in price from a few dollars to several hundred thousand dollars.

This year's theme is The Children's Hour: Celebrating Books for Young Readers and the People Who Love Them.

Here's a complete list of the specialized exhibitors.

Friday, April 1: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 3: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m

Friday evening’s admission, which includes a live music performance, is $10; the ticket is good for the entire weekend. Saturday’s admission is $10 for the weekend or $6 for the day. Sunday’s admission is $6 for the day, and includes a free appraisal by members of the Florida Bibliophile Society. Students with valid identification are $1. Children 12 and under are free. Parking is free.

A Holiday Gift Special is in effect until December 31. You may purchase a group of four Weekend Passes for the price of two.

Ticket sales benefit the St. Petersburg Public Library.

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