A multi-volume collectors' item boasting a price tag of $1600 will be among the star attractions at a book fair.
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Book lovers can check out the more than 80,000 items that will be on display at the Illawarra Sports Stadium this weekend.
Lifeline's Big Book Fair is in its 14th year.
The event continues to raise funds for Lifeline's 24-hour crisis support service in the Illawarra and South Coast.
Books will be displayed in more than 50 categories including fiction, non-fiction, reference, hobbies, travel, children's books, art, science, literature, history, biographies, old, rare or interesting.
One of the old finds is the complete Variety Film Reviews 1907-1980 set edited by Debra Handy.
This complete 16-volume set includes the index, and is in near fine condition with some marks on the cover for volume 16.
It is available for purchase from the 'Something Special' table at the fair for $1600.
Book Fair co-ordinator Alicia Ferderer said she expected the collectors' item to be highly sought-after.
Lifeline's Big Book Fair will take place on Friday and Saturday between 9am and 5pm, and Sunday between 9am and 4pm at the Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley.
Entry to the event is via gold coin donation and EFTPOS will be available.
Ms Ferderer said it was great to continue to receive such a positive response from volunteers and customers.
"Our volunteers do an amazing job collecting, sorting, pricing and packing books for our Book Fair events all year round," she said. "And the effort to prepare all the books at the Sports Stadium in the lead-up to the event is enormous.
"We simply couldn't do it without our wonderful volunteers.
"The Book Fair event continues to grow from year to year - the support of our customers is just wonderful."
Lifeline's Big Book Fair is the major fundraising event for Lifeline South Coast.
Funds raised at the fair go toward Lifeline services, including Lifeline's 24-hour crisis support service in the Illawarra and South Coast on 131 114.