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TIPS ON BUYING OLD OR USED BOOKS - by zenlama
As a collector and dealer of scarce and antiquarian books, I am often put off by what I consider deceptive displays for books being offered. Very often "What You See Is What You Get" could not be further from the truth. I have decided to list some of the more obvious ploys used, in hopes of saving the ... Read More
What exactly is a Remainder Mark? - by bibliomania23
Have you ever been looking at a listing and it is says the book is remainder marked? To this you are completely baffled wondering what exactly is a remainder mark. Here is quick guide to the explanation and some history of a remainder marks.
Remainder marks are generally simple; ... Read More
Little Golden Book: Editions, Pricing and Numbering - by trumpet134
Editions:
Ever look at a Little Golden book and wonder which edition it might
be. Well here is alittle information on the system used:
1. 1942-1946: Edition number will be found on the first or second page
of the book. Most books of this time period have blue spines and
dust jackets.
2. ... Read More
Is It Really A First Edition? - by turquoiselament
For many people, the question of whether a book is a first edition or not is very important. To collectors it makes a big difference, and the value of a book that is a first edition is quite different from that of a later reprint or book club edition. Yet, I see many books sold as first editions ... Read More
REMOVING FELT PEN MARKS, DIRT AND PRICE STICKERS - by dr.realart.md
How many times have you found a vintage comic, magazine or paperback that would have been in excellent condition if someone hadn't marked a price on the cover, usually in felt pen! Then there's the sticker tag or just dirt, oil or some marking. well here's a fast simply method to clean and save these ... Read More
Beginning Book Collectors Guide Of Descriptive Terms - by neibelung
What follows is a glossary of terms that we use when grading or describing a book. Its our shorthand code that tells about its defects and other information. These terms are the standard in the trade and are used by most book dealers with only minor variations.
You may see these terms in the description ... Read More
Book Collecting: Printer's Codes - by trumpet134
Have you noticed the number on the publishers page of a book and ever
wondered what they mean? They are printer's code and provides
information on the edition and printings of a book. The print
code indicates a print run and does not always guarantee a first
edition but certainly provides ... Read More
Grosset & Dunlap: A Beginners Guide - by cornercube
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Collecting signed books - by kwsbooks
For certain collectors (and I am one of them), few things will enhance a book’s value more than having the author hold the book in his hand and sign it, especially if you witness the signing and have it inscribed to you personally. Unfortunately, for most collectors, unless you are willing to settle ... Read More
Oz Book First Editions: How to Identify - by avantgardebooks
Beware the Oz books advertised as first editions on Ebay! Many
of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. Usually this is an
innocent mistake on the part of the seller, stemming from the fact that
copyright dates are the only dates given on most Oz books published
right ... Read More
Book Club Edition Books - by trumpet134
Most book collectors do not want to find they have a book club edition
book. Occassionally, a book club edition will be collectible, but
that is usually because of ornate bindings.
So how do you tell a book club edition? There are several clues
that can help you discover them. One ... Read More
List of Easton Press 100 Greatest Books Ever Written - by rl_store
Here is a complete list of the '100 Greatest Books Ever Written' from Easton Press.
IF YOU FIND THIS LIST HELPFUL, PLEASE GIVE A VOTE...THANKS.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis ... Read More
Practical Guide to Maintaining Antique / Vintage Books - by wesellitindy
Whether or not you are antiquarian book collector, a seller of first edition books, a novice vintage book buyer or simply someone who has inherited a book from the past, it is critical that you are armed with some basic knowledge about the care and maintenance of old books so that you can ensure ... Read More
F A K E NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY - HOW TO TELL? - by mygloweb
This guide will help you spot fake and imitation Native American jewelry. There are many honest sellers of Native American Jewelry on ebay, there are also many who sell FAKE or imitation Native American jewelry and, if you don't know what to look for, it's often hard to tell the difference. ... Read More
Collecting Harry Potter Books - by reading-rider
IMPORTANT UPDATES ON SIGNING EVENTS -
Please note there were very few copies of Beetle the Bard signed in Edinburgh in early December, 2008. Of these, almost all the signed books had holographic stickers applied to them. To protect your collection and investment, you should look ... Read More
What To Look For When Buying Rare Books - by bookeebabee
DO YOU DREAM OF TREASURE HUNTING? Collecting old antiquarian books can be exciting, fun and very, very profitable! However, just because a book is old doesn't necessarily mean it is VALUABLE. Here are a few hints to help you the next time you think you may have unearthed some ... Read More
HOW TO IDENTIFY A FIRST EDITION OF THE DA VINCI CODE - by blackarrowbooks
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Collecting The First Edition
Identifying the First Edition:
There are only two things that you have to know to insure that you are buying a true First Edition in dustjacket (aka first printing) of The Da Vinci Code.
On the copyright page (backside of the titlepage), ... Read More
Nancy Drew Collecting Tips - by thebgs
Buyers of vintage Nancy Drew books usually seek books that have
the original 25 chapter texts or books that have the four glossy
illustrations. The most frustrating part of buying Nancy Drew
books on eBay is that the majority of sellers do not realize what
should be mentioned when selling a ... Read More
SHIPPING TIPS, TRICKS and HELPFUL HINTS FOR PACKING - by asbestos_avenue
SHIPPING TIPS, TRICKS, AND HELPFUL HINTS FOR
PACKING LIKE A PRO!
GUIDE FOR EBAY BUYERS, SELLERS AND BEGINNERS
First let me say this is good, sound advice coming from an experienced shipper of 14+ years in the field. Over the years I have picked ... Read More
PHOTOS- FIRST STATE Harry Potter & Sorcerers Stone Book - by asbestos_avenue
Sorcerer's Stone First State GuideComplete details to help you determine Authenticity or FraudWith Photos, Plus Buyer Beware Alerts!
Run and get your book, we'll wait for you.. :)
Ok, let me begin by saying when you see the words "ISSUE POINT" that means your book needs ... Read More
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