September 17th-19th, 2026
About the Fair
The Empire State Rare Book Fair will bring 15 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the world to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York. Visitors can browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and areas. Our fairs are social events that cultivate a welcoming experience for all. There will be items at the fair to fit all budgets.
You can reserve tickets in advance or purchase them at the door.
About the Venue
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
7 West 55th Street,
New York, NY 10019.
The congregation now known as Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church began on Nov. 6, 1808, on the north side of Cedar Street between Nassau and William Streets in lower Manhattan. The church moved to its current location on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in 1875. In 1884, the joint funerals of the mother of President Theodore Roosevelt and of his first wife, Alice, were held here. In 1910, the church's historic sanctuary was the site of the wedding of TR's son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., an event attended by the former president, and 500 of his former Rough Riders. It was also the site of the 1965 recording of A Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, broadcast nationally by CBS television in 1966. In 1993, the church hosted the memorial service for Audrey Hepburn.
Schedule
Thursday, September 17th: 5 pm - 9 pm: Preview Night
Tickets cost $50 and include wine, beer, soft drinks and first access to the books
Tickets are valid for Friday and Saturday
Friday, September 18th: 12 pm– 8 pm: Book Fair
Saturday, September 19th: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair
Tickets for Friday and Saturday cost $15, $10 for students and under 16s go free.
Tickets are valid for unlimited entries on both Friday and Saturday.
Getting There
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is within walking distance of several subway stops:
· Take the N, R, or Q trains to Fifth Avenue station, which will bring you to Fifth Avenue and 60th Street. From there, walk south (away from Central Park) along Fifth Avenue to 55th Street.
· Take the E or M trains to 53rd Street/Fifth Avenue and walk two blocks north on Fifth Avenue.
· Take the F train to 57th Street, exit onto Sixth Avenue and walk south to 55th Street. Make a left and walk one block.
· Take the B, D or E trains to Seventh Avenue, exiting at 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Walk two blocks north on Seventh Avenue, then two blocks east on West 55th Street.
· Take the 4, 5, or 6 trains to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue and walk south on Lexington to 55th Street. Make a right and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue.
EXHIBITORS
Act2Books
Books of Wonder
B&B Rare Books
B&B Rare Books
Books of Wonder
B&B Rare Books
Books of Wonder
Books of Wonder
Books of Wonder
Booksy Galore
Christopher's Rare Books
Books of Wonder
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Commonwealth Books
Christopher's Rare Books
Christopher's Rare Books
HS Rare Books
James Cummins Bookseller
James Cummins Bookseller
James Cummins Bookseller
James Cummins Bookseller
James Cummins Bookseller
Jeffrey Bergman Books
James Cummins Bookseller
Jeffrey Bergman Books
19 Tate Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
Bookguy2@aol.com
(201) 647-1055
Librarie Walden
The Manuscript Society
Jeffrey Bergman Books
Livres Dalleau
The Manuscript Society
The Manuscript Society
The Manuscript Society
The Manuscript Society
The Manuscript Society
Maggs Bros. Ltd
Owl of Minerva Rare Books
Michael Weintraub, Inc.
48 Bedford Square,
London WC1B 3DR
Michael Weintraub, Inc.
Owl of Minerva Rare Books
Michael Weintraub, Inc.
Owl of Minerva Rare Books
Owl of Minerva Rare Books
Peter Harrington Rare Books
West New York, NJ
Peter Harrington Rare Books
Peter Harrington Rare Books
Peter Harrington Rare Books
William Reese Company
Peter Harrington Rare Books
The Manuscript Society
The Manuscript Society
Peter Harrington Rare Books
The Manuscript Society
Around the Family Table: Presidential Stories that changed t
Join two presidential descendants to discuss the role that President McKinley (who was assassinated 125 years ago) played in shaping the administration of his successor Theodore Roosevelt.
The talk will take place at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Roosvelt family were long standing members of the congregation. The historic sanctuary hosted the 1884 double funeral for Theodore's mother and first wife, as well as his son’s 1910 wedding.
About the Speakers
Massee McKinley’s maternal ancestor is the 22nd and 24th U.S. President Grover Cleveland. McKinley is fond of and a consistent advocate for the 25 th U.S. President William McKinley, who is his 2nd Great Uncle.
McKinley was the founding partner of Peerage Communications, LLC, an executive and political communications and public relations boutique consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. He has written for the likes of Delta Airlines, The Coca-Cola Company, LVMH (Louis Vuitton), Burberry, Hermès and Ferragamo. McKinley has also written for three former United States House Speakers.
Beginning June 1st of this year, McKinley now serves at the Director of Marketing and Brand Engagement at Long Island University. McKinley is the Co-Founder, Vice President and Chief of Staff of The Society of Presidential Descendants (https://www.societyofpresidentialdescendants.org). In his current capacity with the National First Ladies Day Commission, he serves as Co-Chair of the Commission Board of Trustees (https://firstladiesday.org).
McKinley is an avid historical autograph collector. His personal collection now includes every United States President. He is now working on obtaining all the autographs of the United States First Ladies.
Winthrop Roosevelt is a communications strategist and public policy professional with over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of government, advocacy, and higher education. He currently serves as the Director of Communications at Long Island University.
Before joining LIU, Roosevelt served as Director of Communications for the Manhattan Borough President and the New York City Council. Roosevelt holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Public Policy with a concentration in Economic Development from Northeastern University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Public Policy and Political Science from Hobart College. Born and raised in Boston, Winthrop is the great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt.
Titckets include entry to the Empire State Rare Book Fair.