Bestselling and bargain books: Collecting Books
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Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide (Antique Trader's Book Collector's Price Guide)
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by:
Russell, Richard
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Publisher:
Krause Publications
Published: August, 2003
ISBN: 0873496078
Format:Paperback
Pages:448
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Book Description
About the Author
A book scout since 1973, Richard Russell has immersed himself in used books ever since 1957, when his grandfather took him to a used bookstore on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Russells business, Sangraal Books, is best known in the
field of banned and censored literature and vitage magazine illustrators. He resides in Tempe, Arizona.
Product Description:
Book collecting began in the 15th century and has grown in popularity ever since. Now collectors can pour over more
than 5000 listings and check the value of their collection. Collectible books written in English are organized in 12 categories, including Americana, banned, fantasy, horror and science fiction, mystery, occult and paranormal, and philosophy and
religion. Each category begins with an explanation of which books and authors are collectible and why. An invaluable introduction discusses the world of book collecting, including detailed information on indentifying first editions and grading books.
This all-new reference and price guide is the most complete resource available.
*More than 5000 collectible book listings with current values
*Directory of antiquarian booksellers
*Listings of 10 classic rarities in each
category.
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