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Posted on July 17, 2008 - Filed Under all about books | Leave a Comment
Harry Potter FAQ More than half of the questions that land in my inbox relate to Harry Potter. So here, for your enjoyment, are answers to the most frequently asked questions about collecting Harry Potter books. Read the FAQ……Tom Clancy Price Guide If you come across a first edition of The Hunt for Red October [...]
Read More..>>How Important is a Book’s Condition?
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What role does a book’s condition play in determining its appraised value? Find out here……
Read More..>>How to Grade a Book’s Condition
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Booksellers usually designate a book as fine, very good, good, fair, poor, reading copy or binding copy. But, do you know what these descriptors really mean? How can you tell if the book youre holding in your hand is a…
Read More..>>Price Clipped Dust Jackets
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A reader asks: “I have noticed the following and don’t know what it means: “DJ not price-clipped.” What is “price-clipped” and is it good or bad?” Read my answer……
Read More..>>Where Can I Find a Book Appraiser?
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Sometimes you need to have a book formally appraised. But, where can you find a reputable appraiser? A team of booksellers and book appraisers answer this question for us. Read their responses……
Read More..>>Maxfield Parrish Price Guide
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In 1925, about 20% of American homes had a Maxfield Parrish print hanging on a wall. Parrish’s fantastical imagery was featured on greeting cards, calendars, advertisements and fine art prints. However, book collectors know him from his exquisite children’s book…
Read More..>>First Edition? First Trade Edition?
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A reader asks: “I have a “First Trade Edition”. Does this differ from a “First Edition”? And if so how?” Read my reply……
Read More..>>How Important is a Book’s Condition?
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How does a book’s condition impact its appraised value? Is the answer always black and white? Our book appraisal experts tackle this common dilemma. Read more….
Read More..>>Book Collecting Jargon
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You probably already know that “covers” refers to a book’s binding, but what about “recto” or “yellowback”? Check out the Book Collecting Glossary to decipher these and other unique bits of jargon….
Read More..>>How to Identify a Harry Potter First Edition
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Here are three tips to help you identify a British or American first edition of books in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Read on……
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