Firsts London 2026
Saatchi Gallery, 14 - 17 May
"Revolutionary works on paper don’t just recount history – they create it. They show the courage of writers who reshaped ideas and overturned conventions, while imagining better futures. Firsts London celebrates these extraordinary treasures. It gives everyone – not only scholars – a chance to thrill to the dangerous power of words that changed the world."
— Professor Mary Beard
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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| 20 May 2027: | 5pm - 9pm | Invitation Only Preview |
| 21 May 2027: | 11am - 8pm | |
| 22 May 2027: | 11am - 6pm | |
| 23 May 2027: | 11am - 5pm |
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York's Square, King's Road, London SW3 4RY
Exhibitor Highlights
2026 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 2026's Charity Partner is Senate House Library.
We are delighted to be working again with the FT Weekend as our media partner for Firsts London 2026.
Firsts London is kindly supported by the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Antiques Trade Gazette, Biblio, Partners&, and Abe Books.