Photo: Canterbury Pilgrims courtesy of Honey & Wax Booksellers

The past comes to life at the Boston Antiquarian Book Fair (bostonbookfair.com), which once again brings more than 100 dealers to the Hynes Convention Center. From November 16–18, browse rare, first edition and antique volumes, as well as literary-related collectibles, from posters and postcards to maps and photographs. Both veteran and budding bibliophiles can also get free appraisals of their prized tomes, receive tips from experts on starting a collection and even see the latest work of acclaimed documentarian Frederick Wiseman, who attends a screening of his film Ex Libris: The New York Public Library on Saturday at 4 p.m.