A reference of 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, with comments on such subjects as auctions, fakes and pirated editions.
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A reference of 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, with comments on such subjects as auctions, fakes and pirated editions.
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Add this copy of Abc for Book Collectors to cart. $14.90, very good condition, Sold by Dufour Editions Inc. rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyomissing, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by Hart-Davis.
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Very Good in Good+ jacket. Top edge of pages has some foxing-other sides look new. Jacket has a few edge tears at top on back (largest 1 inch) and front (largest 1/8 inch) Price clipped jacket.
Add this copy of Abc for Book Collectors to cart. $19.93, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by HarperCollins Distribution Services.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 5th edition. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Abc for Book-Collectors (Fifth Edition). to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1974 by Hart-Davis, Macgibbon,.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0246105712. A later printing of the fifth British edition, with corretions. Previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper, else very good in a very good (two short closed edge tears, age toning) dust jacket.
Add this copy of Abc for Book Collectors to cart. $45.59, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1974 by Hart-Davis.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0246105712.
Add this copy of Abc for Book Collectors to cart. $53.85, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1972 by Rupert Hart Davis.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Foxing on page edges. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0246105712.
If the terminology and abbreviations in book descriptions are as foreign to you as the landscape of Mars, here is a book by John Carter to translate the quagmire of mysterious terms and symbols and help to clarify the world of rare books for you. A must-have for the book seller, new or old, and a useful tool for those who love books.
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Oct 8, 2009
Basics for Booklovers
IF you love books you will appreciate the ABC.
It provides basic information for inexperienced collector and a lot of unnecessary, but very interesting items for the general reader and book lover.