A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a dust-jacket of equal value; This book is a comprehensive guide to collecting books. It covers everything from basic collections to more advanced topics such as bookbinding and rare books. The book is well organized and includes tips and advice from the author on how to collect books.; 8vo; 320 pages.

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Title

Book Collecting: a Comprehensive Guide - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Publisher

G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

0399134565

ISBN 13

9780399134562

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition; First Printing.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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For anyone interested in book collecting as either a hobby or an investment, Book Collecting is a useful, informative reference book that's not only a must by a treat. Hardcover. Original jacket. Number line counts down to 1. Light rubbing and edge wear. Jacket has light edge wear. VG/VG.

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Allen and Patricia Ahearn operate the Quill & Brush bookstore in Dickerson, Maryland, and online at www.QBbooks.com, where they specialize in first editions and other fine books. The business was started in 1976, although they have been buying and selling first editions since the mid-1960s. Their previous book is Book Collecting 2000.

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