AbeBooks is a brand that takes pride in collaborating closely with various bookseller associations around the globe. These associations are committed to maintaining exceptional professional standards in the rare bookselling industry. By working together, AbeBooks and these associations ensure the highest level of customer service and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

One such association is the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA), established in 1906 as the oldest rare books association worldwide. The ABA serves as the leading trade organization in the UK for dealers in old and rare books, manuscripts, maps, print, and ephemera. Another notable association is the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA).

Based in the UK, the PBFA facilitates the trade of rare, out-of-print, and antiquarian books through a series of fairs held across the country. As the largest bookselling association in Europe, the PBFA plays a crucial role in connecting book lovers with unique literary treasures. Furthermore, AbeBooks collaborates with the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), comprising twenty-two national associations and around 1700 individual bookselling firms.

The ILAB retains its official languages of English and French and represents thirty-seven countries internationally. Last but not least, the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), founded in 1949, promotes ethical trade practices in bookselling. This trade organization focuses on upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring customers receive exceptional service in the US.

With AbeBooks and these esteemed bookseller associations working together, book enthusiasts can explore an extensive collection of rare and unique books while receiving top-tier service from knowledgeable sellers