HOW TO BUY RARE BOOKS : A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market: A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market (Christie's Collectors Guides)

This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in burgundy buckram covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition, it has been covered in clear, removable, mylar protective film.There is an engraved book plate to the f.e.p International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This book explains how to start a book collection, describes the qualities which make antique books valuable, and discusses book printing, binding, and storage. This book (Phaidon/Christie’s, 1985) is a concise, illustrated, 159‑page guide to understanding the antiquarian book market, aimed at helping new and experienced collectors navigate pricing, condition, catalogues, auctions, and the fundamentals of book production. Ref LLL 2.