Firsts London is one of the world's most popular and high-profile rare book events. The event is held at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, from 14 to 17 May 2026. It is presented by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association under the auspices of ILAB, with a focus on showcasing rare and unique books, ephemera, and manuscripts. The event is targeted at collectors, bibliophiles, and book enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to discover titles by distinguished authors, ephemera from celebrity readers, and manuscripts from significant historical moments. The event is supported by various organizations, including the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Antiques Trade Gazette, Biblio, Partners&, and Abe Books, with Senate House Library serving as the charity partner. The event's media partner is the FT Weekend. The exhibition will be open to the public on 14 May from 5pm to 9pm, 15 May from 11am to 8pm, 16 May from 11am to 6pm, and 17 May from 11am to 5pm.
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