The Book Collector's Guide: A Practical Handbook of British and American Bibliography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Seymour De Ricci

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332301672 ISBN 13: 9780332301679

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a practical handbook for book collectors, listing first editions from Chaucer to Swinburne and guiding purchases.

This volume is built as a collector’s guide, not a full bibliography. It describes what is included, what is omitted, and how selections are made to help modern collectors identify desirable titles. The book emphasizes practical information, including typical market prices and recent sale records, to aid buying and selling decisions.

Contents are arranged by author in alphabetical order, with works listed chronologically. It pays special attention to English drama, early printing, and American Americana, while noting where space constraints limit full coverage. The guide also explains the distinction between rare items, editions, and impressions, helping readers gauge value and availability.

• How first editions and key works are selected for inclusion
• How prices are estimated and presented for practical use
• How to interpret notes on editions, imprints, and variations
• How the volume serves as a collector-focused companion to major bibliographies

Ideal for readers who want a market-minded, accessible reference to British and American books and the editions most sought by collectors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332301672
• ISBN 13: 9780332301679
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 675