The UNIVERSITY CLUB, October 24th - 26th, 2025
ABOUT
Interested in book collecting? Come hear from experts about building the perfect collection for your library, engage in hands-on book activities, mingle with dealers, fellow collectors, and special guests.
Off-site activities will take place at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens and Georgetown University, where attendees will be given a behind the scenes tour and insight into their special collections.
In conjunction with the conference, we will host the Fall Capital Rare Book Fair, featuring thousands of books from dealers around the country. There will be items for every budget.
THE VENUE
Established in 1904 simply as the University Club, its first president was then Secretary of War and future United States President William Howard Taft. In 1936, it merged with the Racquet Club of Washington, and moved to its current location at 1135 Sixteenth Street NW, approximately three blocks north of the White House.
During these ensuing years, the Club was a favorite residence for many Members of Congress. Tip O'Neill preferred the old card room on the third floor and nothing pleased him more than relieving his House colleague, Richard Nixon, of his monies at the poker table. It was a social gathering place for Justices Warren and Black during the era of the Warren Court.
The University Club attracts members and guests from both the national and international communities. Members' professions range through the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, including clergy and foreign nationals. Many members democratically participate in the active committee process and regularly attend the Club social events. With warm fellowship among members, well appointed facilities, and family-friendly ambiance "the mansion on Sixteenth Street" continues as a popular meeting place and retreat for members and guests in our vibrant nation's capital.
Getting There
By Metro
From Farragut West (Orange & Blue Lines)
- Exit Farragut West Station on the 17th Street end.
- Once outside, you will be at the corner of 17th & I Street, head East for two blocks until you get to 16th Street.
- Turn Left and go 2 ½ blocks, passing K and L Streets.
- The University Club is the 3rd building on your right after L Street
From Farragut North (Red Line)
- Exit L Street
- You will be on L & 17th Street, head East on L Street.
- Once you get to 16th Street, cross the street and head left.
- The University Club will be on your right after you pass the Russian Ambassador's Residence.
Valet Parking
Overnight valet parking is available at the Club 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Self Parking
Members can also park on the street or use the following underground parking garages:
Fannie Mae Building 1100 15th Street NW
1730 M Street NW
1101 17th Street NW
Confirmed Speakers
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt is the David Berger Professor for the Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Roosevelt works in a diverse range of fields, focusing on constitutional law and conflict of laws. He has published scholarly books in both fields. Conflict of Laws (Foundation Press, 2010) offers an accessi
Kermit Roosevelt is the David Berger Professor for the Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Roosevelt works in a diverse range of fields, focusing on constitutional law and conflict of laws. He has published scholarly books in both fields. Conflict of Laws (Foundation Press, 2010) offers an accessible analytical overview of conflicts. The Myth of Judicial Activism: Making Sense of Supreme Court Decisions (Yale, 2006) sets out standards by which citizens can determine whether the Supreme Court is abusing its authority to interpret the Constitution. He has published articles in the Virginia Law Review, the Michigan Law Review, and the Columbia Law Review, among others. He is also the author of two novels, In the Shadow of the Law (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005) and Allegiance (Regan Arts, 2015). In 2014, he was selected by the American Law Institute as the Reporter for the Third Restatement of Conflict of Laws.
Gerald Peary
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Gerald Peary is professor emeritus of film studies at Suffolk University, Boston, film critic for Arts Fuse, and editor of Quentin Tarantino: Interviews; Quentin Tarantino: Interviews, Revised and Updated; John Ford: Interviews; and Samuel Fuller: Interviews, all published by University Press of Mississippi.
Angelo Cifaldi
Kermit Roosevelt
Angelo Cifaldi
Angelo J. Cifaldi is President and Managing Director of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., leading all aspects of the firm’s practice and operations. He is also co-chair of the firm’s Mass Tort/Class Action and Cannabis Law groups. He is collector of the works of Mark Twain.
Wendy Orent
Kermit Roosevelt
Angelo Cifaldi
Wendy Orent is an Atlanta-based book collector, science writer and anthropologist specializing in health and disease. She is the author of Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World’s Most Dangerous Disease (2012).
Chuck Roberts
Michael Weintraub
Chuck Roberts
Chuck Roberts is the proprietor of Wonder Book. He owns over six million books, many of which are being sold online or in his three brick-and-mortar stores in Maryland.
Mike Cotter
Michael Weintraub
Chuck Roberts
Mike Cotter has been in the rare books business in some form or fashion for nearly twenty years. The stock at Back in Time is officially classified as General Antiquarian, but the truth of the matter is that the stock is a smattering of historical pieces that have found their way beyond the gates of Endor. Mike has two great loves in his
Mike Cotter has been in the rare books business in some form or fashion for nearly twenty years. The stock at Back in Time is officially classified as General Antiquarian, but the truth of the matter is that the stock is a smattering of historical pieces that have found their way beyond the gates of Endor. Mike has two great loves in his professional life - American History & Pop Culture of the late 20th Century. He will talk at the conference about collecting the 80s.
Michael Weintraub
Michael Weintraub
Michael Weintraub
Michael Weintraub is a New York-based bookseller who specializes in Modern Illustrated Books, Architecture, Photography, Decorative Arts and The Performing Arts.
SCHEDULE
FAIR
Opening Hours:
11 am – 6 pm Saturday
11 am – 4 pm Sunday
Ticket Prices
There will be four tiers of tickets:
Platinum: $500
- VIP reception on Friday with speakers;
- Opening night reception with wine and canapes;
- Exclusive behind the scenes tour at Georgetown University's special collections library;
- Exclusive tour of the special collections at the Hillwood Estate;
- Two-course lunch at the Hillwood Estate;
- Three-course dinner at La Chaumiere, including cocktail reception and wine service;
- Preferred seating at the talks and panels;
- Ticket to the dealer showcase.
Gold : $350
- Opening night reception with wine and canapes;
- Exclusive behind the scenes tour at Georgetown University's special collections library;
- Three-course dinner at La Chaumiere, including cocktail reception and wine service;
- Preferred seating at the talks and panels;
- Ticket to the dealer showcase.
Silver : $200
- Opening night reception with wine and canapes;
- Exclusive behind the scenes tour at Georgetown University's special collections library;
- Ticket to talks and panels;
- Ticket to the dealer showcase.
Showcase Ticket: $20 ($15 for students, under 16s free)
- Ticket to the dealer showcase
Members of the Fine Book Fairs Society receive free tickets to the talks and fair.
EXHIBITORS
Back in Time Rare Books
Back in Time Rare Books
Back in Time Rare Books
Commonwealth Books
Back in Time Rare Books
Back in Time Rare Books
Jeffrey Bergman Books
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Jeffrey S. Bergman
19 Tate Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
Bookguy2@aol.com
(201) 647-1055
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Old Editions Bookshop
Michael R. Weintraub, Inc.
Old Editions Bookshop
Wonder Book
1306 West Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 694-5955