The Avid Appraiser - Allan Stypeck
Allan Stypeck, of The Book Guys NPR radio show, talks to us about the fine art of appraising - whether it be a book worth seven figures, the gun that shot Lincoln, or a book worth nothing at all.

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Every issue of the Avid Collector, our Expert Booksellers will answer your questions on rare and collectible books. [View the Q&A]

This Issue's Questions

Q. Some of the pages in this book are unopened (they are still joined at fold) Why is it this way? Does this make my book more valuable? - Linda

Q. In your opinion, who would be some of the authors whose signatures would stand the test of time and appreciate? - Matt

Q. What's the difference between "First Printing" and "First edition"? - Howard

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Greek to Us - Timothy Spalding
Timothy Spalding, founder of book lovers'
web site LibraryThing, talks to us about his extraordinary Greek & Latin collection.

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