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Bibliographical Society Founded in 1892, this is the senior learned society dealing with the study of the book and its history. http://www.bibsoc.org.uk/

Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand Focuses on scholarly interest in physical bibliography and the history of the written word. http://www.csu.edu.au/community/BSANZ/

Bibliographical Society of Canada Aims to promote bibliographical publications and the preservation and extension of knowledge of printed works and manuscripts, particularly those relating to Canada. http://www.library.utoronto.ca/bsc/

Bibliographical Society of Virginia Founded in order to promote interest in books and manuscripts, maps, printing, the graphic arts, and bibliography and textual criticism. http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/bsuva/

Center for the Book A Library of Congress affiliate featuring, state center affiliates, community of the book organizations, reading promotion partners, book fairs and other literary events. http://www.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/

Ex Libris Provides history and information about Czech bookplates. Offers biographies of noted artists, resources and a membership application form. [English, Czech and German] http://www.exlibrisweb.cz/

The Fellowship of American Bibliophilic Societies Organization keeping its member clubs informed of news, events, publications, and activities related to books and book collecting. http://www.fabsbooks.org/

Oxford Bibliographical Society Founded in 1922. Membership of the Society is available, on application, to all those interested in manuscripts, printed books and the arts and trades connected with them. http://www.oxbibsoc.org.uk/

The Philobiblon Club Philadelphia's club for book collectors, booksellers, and anyone interested in books. Includes club history and membership information. http://www.philobiblonclub.org/