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Author : John Carter
Edition : 8th
Number of Pages : 232
Publisher : Oak Knoll Press
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Product Description This reference contains over 450 alphabetical entries ranging in length from a single line to several pages. Each entry consists of a definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with comments on such subjects as auctions, facsimiles, fakes and pirated editions. It should be a valuable book for any collector baffled by the technical language of an auction catalogue, or a bookseller wanting to widen his or her knowledge of these bibliographical terms. Customer reviews Really informative, really helpful  by .. Marilyn (Beautiful New England)
This book can be hard to come by (you can order it from Amazon but just try to actually GET it from them--I gave up after 4 months and used an Amazon 3rd party seller). But it's worth hunting for. A wealth of information and handy reference volume for the serious collector and serious bookseller.
Auctions, book conditions, facsimiles and fakes, & more by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Written by bibliographer John Carter (1905-1975), and originally published in 1952, this 232-page compendium of information and insights has long been considered the "how-to bible" for dedicated antiquarians, bibliophiles, and specialty lib-rarians with respect to locating, evaluating, and acquiring rare and out-of-print titles. Now in a completely revised, expanded, and re-set eighth edition, the ABC For Book Collectors is additionally enhanced with an informative introduction by Nicolas Barker (a personal friend of the late John Carter and the man who is responsible for the updates and revisions of this eighth edition). Among the subject authoritatively covered (and arranged in more than 490 alphabetically presented entries) are technical terms used in book collecting and bibliography; auctions, book conditions, facsimiles and fakes, "points", rarity, and more. This new addition provides up-to-date information on web-based book collecting (including eBay sales). The ABC For Book Collectors is a seminal and essential reference shelf component for dealers and collectors, and will prove of immense interest to authors, publishers, librarians, bibliophiles, bibliographers, and reviewers as well!
The first book a collector should read by .. Ian Mccullough (Nashville, TN United States)
Carter's book is not dated for me, but timeless. He has a droll and elliptical way of deflating the fatuous inclinations of book dealers. Yes, there is no index, and it is tough to find exact terminology sometimes. But this book is not a mere reference book, it is meant to be read and enjoyed and instruct you in the "what", but also the "why" and "how". Carter, in his manner and wit, shows a *way* of approaching rare books which I think is very healthy. His skewering of the term "mint condition" and his hilarious description of "issue mongers" have me revisiting this book for momentary pleasure again and again. I started in used books in a store about 8 years ago and when I was hired, my boss put this book in my hands. I have always appreciated that gesture. Any collector should find both pleasure and knowledge in this tome.
Subtle, accurate and funny, and indispensable for collectors by .. Dan Lewis (San Marino, CA USA)
One of the earlier reviewers -- a history grad student -- noted that this book is "outdated and unorganized." Both of those claims are inaccurate. I'm a manuscripts curator by profession, and this text is certainly not outdated. Book knowledge, and the subtleties of collecting and discriminating among important texts, are the highest priorities of John Carter's book, and he imparts those things with great skill. Several reviewers also criticize the lack of an index or table of contents. Folks, it's an encyclopedia; each term has its own heading, in alphabetical order! The book IS the table of contents and the index. This book was required reading for the "Introduction to Descriptive Bibliography" calss when I first attended Rare Book School in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1998; I'm sure it still is. It's important for historians (grad student or no) to familiarize themselves with this terminology. "All the terms and abbreviation in the book can be found on the Internet," notes the aforementioned grad student. Whoa! The great hulking trash barge that is the Internet does indeed pull up search terms for all of Carter's entries, but I don't trust them to be accurate. Many book-collecting terms are highly subjective ("first edition," for instance) and I'd never rely on an unvetted digital source for an accurate description if I knew nothing of the subject. You can trust John Carter's book. It should be handy on the bookshelf of every bibliophile. You'll find yourself reaching for it a lot. -Dan Lewis, Ph.D., Curator of the History of Science, the Huntington Library.
Almost great  by .. Gilbert A Gagnon (Littleton, CO United States)
Very informative, well written, witty and interesting. A good read for a reference book. Lack of an index keeps it from being a great book.
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Author : Richard Russell
Edition : 2
Number of Pages : 448
Publisher : Krause Publications
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Product Description -Strong presence in online auction market -- majority of auctions feature pre-1950s editions -Appeals to serious collectors by featuring a list of classic rarities in each collecting category -Only full color guide to book collecting Book collecting may have started in the 15th century, but it's definitely a hobby that's alive and well today. Readers will quickly discover this new reference is the most complete resource of its kind. Antique Trader Book Collector's Guide delivers: -One-of-a-kind pseudonym guide to help collectors unearth books written by famous authors under different names -Diverse categories of books such as Americana, banned, fantasy, horror and science fiction, childrens, mystery, occult and paranormal, and philosophy and religion. -More than 6,000 current values to aid collectors with purchases and sales Whether collector, dealer or basic book enthusiast, Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide is a valuable reference and interesting read. Customer reviews Makes it quick and easy to use this as a take-along tote for flea market ventures. by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
The expanded new edition of a classic book collector's market guide provides full color and plenty of detail, updating prices for over 5,000 books and using charts to help identify first editions --which can be a tricky process, as publisher's marks vary from publisher to publisher. A new chapter on children's books has been added, while Top Ten lists of rarities and an alpha listing by author makes it quick and easy to use this as a take-along tote for flea market ventures.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Title Misleading  by .. Charles R. Barnett (Santa Fe, NM USA)
I bought, then returned this book. It may be a fine book for some but the word "Antique" in the title is deceptive. I am interested in antique books. Considering the fact that books have been published for centuries, a shotgun listing of books of relatively recent vintage may serve some well but was useless to me. Sorry, Mr. Russell. Better lose the "Antique Trader" title if you have another printing.
A Good Addition.... by .. Michael S. Dobson (Sacramento, CA)
Lighten up a little, guys. The book is THREE years old, fer chrissakes! NO book, even Ahreans, is going to cover everything AND continually be up-to-date on the fluctuations of the market (and market values), but each reference book you purchase adds a little something to your knowledge based, and this one does as well. The chapter on pseud.s adds yet another dimension to the book seller's (and/or collector's) knowledge.
Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide by .. NBSbooks ()
This book is very helpful to me as I buy and sell used books.
A Guide That's Worth the Money by .. ()
So many times I have purchased books that promise the information I will need to be knowledgable about a subject. And so many times it is an empty promise. Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide makes no empty promises. It's filled with accessible information that informs the reader on this complex subject. I've not found one easier to use. If you are interested in collecting or selling books, this guide belongs in your library.
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Author : H. G. Wells
Number of Pages : 415
Publisher : Castle Books
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Author : Dorothy S. Coleman
Number of Pages : 794
Release Date : 1984-12-13
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
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Author : R.A. Salvatore
Edition : Collectors
Number of Pages : 1088
Release Date : 2009-01-06
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
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Author : Scholastic
Number of Pages : 32
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
List Price : $4.99
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Product Description The third volume of The Official Collector's Sticker Book, this book contains stickers of 78 brand-new pets! Customer reviews LPS by .. T. Walter ()
My daughters love all the stickers!! They keep track of their LPS's with these books. We have all three.
Fun and affordable for littlest pet shop collectors! by .. K. Andrews ()
Littlest Pet Shop products are some of the most expensive little toys around, but this book offers true value and lots of fun for little kids. It has 29 pink and white pages, along with 80 stickers. Each page has 2-3 places to put your choice of LPS stickers. Then you fill in the answers to various questions for each pet such as: name, date of adoption, body color, eye color, favorite toy, favorite song, and hobby. This would be fun for 5-7 year olds to fill in the answers with the help of mom & dad. My reason for ranking it only 4/5 stars is that I would have liked to have seen more color. The inside of the book stays strictly with pink and white which can get boring. Regardless, $4.99 for 80 LPS stickers is a great bargain!
Great Sticker Book by .. John N. Wilson Jr. (New Carlisle IN)
This book was a great addtion to my daughters collection she loves pet shop and Amazon was the only place I could find this book. I got it before the holidays and I'm a late shopper soo I was double pleased
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Author : Andy Moore
Edition : 4 Rev Exp
Number of Pages : 181
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
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Product Description A classic treasury, this book has more than 1,670 still banks beautifully presented in color and many more black and white illustrations. Focusing on American and English banks, there are many lovely examples of still banks from other countries as well, all rated in terms of their scarcity. Pages from manufacturer's catalogues are reproduced, and the text relates the histories of the manufacturers, specific details about the banks, and information for collectors about clubs and publications where more information can be obtained. The Moores also include a series of conversion tables which correlate the numbering system used in his book with that of all the other major works on still banks. The Penny Bank Book makes its predecessors obsolete. No enthusiast should be without this entertaining, magnificently organized masterwork. Related Search : penny bank , book schiffer , book collectors  |
Author : John Walk
Edition : 5 Revised
Number of Pages : 208
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
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Product Description This popular tour of sumptuous glass colors, decorative treatments, and forms (from baskets and bowls to sandwich trays and vases) produced by the famous Fenton Art Glass Company is back in a new edition, complete with new values for collectors. More than 840 color images provide a visual feast of the company's popular products, plus rare, unlisted, and experimental items. A brief history of the West Virginia company, listings of factory ware and mold numbers, a chronicle of the various colors produced in the many product lines, a bibliography, and values round out the eye-catching presentation. Customer reviews Wonderful, very informative; you'll love this great resource by .. ()
Very pleased with this book. Page after page of pictures. Super resource for looking items up. Will use it year after year.
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Author : James Beard
Number of Pages : 299
Publisher : Fawcett Publications
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Product Description A treasury of 1500 truly superior recipes from the editors of Woman's Day. Related Search : woman s , book , s cook  |
Author : Rick Pease
Number of Pages : 204
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
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Product Description This colorful and informative book is the latest offering by Rick Pease. Rick's fourth book is filled with more than 800 photographs of Texaco items dating back to the early 1900s. Touring with Texaco will take you on a pictorial tour of the many U.S. and foreign products produced Texaco. Also included are some very interesting and nostalgic black and white photographs of early Texaco stations around the world. For anyone interested in petroleum collectibles, especially those made by Texaco, this definitive guide will give you a good look at a broad range of items collectors are looking for. Related Search : tour with , book collectors , texaco schiffer |
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