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Applications are now open for the 2022 Archives Fine Book Collecting Prize for young collectors of the Greater Brisbane region.

Prize value $1000

Includes:

$300 Cash;
$250 Book Voucher to spend with any ANZAAB member;
$250 Book Voucher to spend with Archives Fine Books;
One year Membership in BSANZ and BCSA;
A return flight to 2022 Sydney Rare Book Fair.

How to apply:

WRITE AN ESSAY ϴ CREATE A BIBLIOGRAPHY ϴ TELL US YOUR WISH LIST

1. Please fill in your details as required on the cover page (download here).

2. Please attach your essay (1500 words...

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