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| What is the Value of My Book?
Whenever
the topic of collectible books comes up in discussion, one of the first
questions asked is, “How do you determine a book’s value?” The answer
is simpler than you might think: read more
The "Why" of Book Collecting
"We
collect, therefore we are", an appraiser once told me. She may have
been right on some level, but this simple philosophical paraphrase only
hints at the real reason behind our need to own great books. read more
The Top 5 Reasons to Own a First Edition
There
are many reasons to collect books and many different versions of books
to collect. But if you are looking to build a library that will
appreciate in value over time and bring you as close as you can get to
the book the author intended his readers to read, it makes sense to
only collect first editions. read more
FAQ - Commonly asked questions about Book Collecting
| General Book Collecting Information
Book
collecting is the collecting of books. While many book lovers (bibliophiles)
accumulate volumes for a personal library, the serious book collector is
interested in the physical books themselves, not just their content. read more
Common Book Terms
A helpful glossary of all
the commonly used book terms and definitions. From A "Advanced Reading Copy" to Y "Yapped" you can find it all here, in
alphabetical order.
Book Grading
Definitions
Is the condition of my book Very Fine, Fine, Good, or
Uncollected ? Find out here.
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