Provenance and Book Collecting with David Pearson

Provenance and Book Collecting with David Pearson

Learn about collecting rare books at Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair

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Date and time

Friday, May 16 · 1 - 2pm GMT+1

Location

Saatchi Gallery

King's Rd London SW3 4RY United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

As part of Firsts London 2025, David Pearson will explore the increased value we now attach to inscriptions, annotations, bookplates and other evidence of former owners of our books, based around his Bodleian Library publications, Provenance Research in Book History and Speaking Volumes.

David Pearson is a leading expert on the history of books, after a lifetime spent working with them, writing about them and owning them.

The event is organised in conjuction with the Friends of the Bodleian Library, and will take place in the Talks Space on the top floor of the Saatchi Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

Does this ticket include admittance for Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair?

Yes! Booking a free ticket to any event at Firsts London will also grant access to the book fair

Where will the talk take place?

This talk will take place in the Talks Space on the top floor of the Saatchi Gallery.

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FIRSTS: LONDON'S RARE BOOK FAIR

Saatchi Gallery 15 - 18 May 2025

Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world. Whether you're a collector looking for the next masterpiece to add to your library, or a bibliophile who loves browsing second-hand classics, Firsts London is the event for you. Discover titles by distinguished authors, ephemera from celebrity readers and manuscripts from history's great moments, all in the heart of Chelsea.

FreeMay 16 · 1:00 PM GMT+1