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Rose City Book & Paper Fair Returns to Portland, OR, June 16-17

The Rose City Book & Paper Fair is coming back to the “Rose City” (Portland, Oregon) on June 16-17 this year. Once again, it will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1000 Northeast Multnomah St. in Portland, OR 97232, just down the street from the Lloyd Center. Booksellers from around the Pacific Northwest will be bringing their wares, which include not only books but related paper collectibles such as maps, manuscripts, pamphlets and ephemera. The hours are as follows:

 

Friday June 16, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

According to the show managers, “Our local and traveling booksellers share your passion for books, and will be presenting their most interesting material, whether it’s underground zines, quirky vintage photo albums, antiquarian tomes, or signed first editions of today’s hottest authors. Complete details, a list of exhibitors and ticket information is available at cascadebooksellers.com.

 

“Presented by Cascade Booksellers Association, sponsored by Biblio.com and the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America.”

 

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/560764029307.

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