Firsts London 2026
Saatchi Gallery, 14 - 17 May
"One of the most prestigious bibliophilic happenings in the world."
— Bloomberg
Firsts London is one of the world's most popular and high-profile rare book events. 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.
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| 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's Square, King's Road, London SW3 4RY
2025 SUPPORTERS
Firsts London is presented by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association under the auspices of ILAB. Our booksellers are committed to dealing at the very highest levels, with expertise second to none
Firsts London 2025's Charity Partner was Chelsea Physic Garden, London's oldest botanic garden.
We were delighted to be working again with the FT Weekend as our media partner for Firsts London 2025.
Firsts London is kindly supported by the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Antiques Trade Gazette, Biblio, Partners&, and Abe Books.