Firsts London 2026 | Preview Night
Thursday 14th May - Sunday 17th May
Join us for the preview night of one of the rare book calendar's most anticipated events, Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair.
Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world, showcasing unique and unusual items from over 100 leading UK and international dealers. As the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association's premier annual fair, it attracts a diverse audience of collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and the curious alike.
From scientific discoveries to civil wars, the great transformations of human history have been recorded in ink. The history of the book is inextricably linked with the revolutionary moments that shaped politics, travel, technology, and printing itself. 2026 marks the 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that shaped the course of the American Revolution. In honour of this milestone, Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair has adopted ‘Revolution’ as its theme, celebrating the legacy of foundational works on paper by showcasing the books, manuscripts, maps, and ephemera that both recorded and actively created history.
Your Preview Night ticket allows unlimited access for the duration of the fair.
Event Details
Preview: 14 May 2026: | 5pm - 9pm
15 May 2026: | 11am - 8pm
16 May 2026: | 11am - 6pm
17 May 2026: | 11am - 5pm
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY
Plan your visit
Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world, showcasing unique and unusual items from over 100 leading UK and international dealers. As the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association's premier annual fair, it attracts a diverse audience of collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and the curious alike.
From scientific discoveries to civil wars, the great transformations of human history have been recorded in ink. The history of the book is inextricably linked with the revolutionary moments that shaped politics, travel, technology, and printing itself. 2026 marks the 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that shaped the course of the American Revolution. In honour of this milestone, Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair has adopted ‘Revolution’ as its theme, celebrating the legacy of foundational works on paper by showcasing the books, manuscripts, maps, and ephemera that both recorded and actively created history.
Your Preview Night ticket allows unlimited access for the duration of the fair.
Event Details
Preview: 14 May 2026: | 5pm - 9pm
15 May 2026: | 11am - 8pm
16 May 2026: | 11am - 6pm
17 May 2026: | 11am - 5pm
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, King's Rd, London SW3 4RY
Plan your visit