Collecting rare books for pleasure and profit
by Matthews, Jack
Published by : G.P. Putnam's (New York) Physical details: 317 p. ISBN:039911775x. Year: 1977| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Preface
I. Introduction
II. What and why is a rare book?
III. Rare books as investments
IV. The point of points
V. Old raritities
VI. Americana
VII. Modern first editions
VIII. Illustrated and private press books
IX. Collecting the kiddies
X. Detective Novels, Science Fiction and Fantasy, and the ever-expanding present
XI. Other specialties for the collector-Investor
XII. The factors of completeness, condition, care and protection of books
XIII. Some strategies and tactics for buying and selling
XIV. Conclusion
Glassary
Selected list of booksellers who issue catalogs
A brief sampling of estimated price values of books by contemporary authors
Selected bibliography
Index
This is the most complete and up to date volume available on acquiring, enjoying and selling rare books, from fifteenth century books to modern first editions.
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