Book Grading Definitions
Very Fine (VF) The highest grade given to any copy. A crisp, fresh copy with NO flaws. Even a minor blemish must not be graded Very Fine – there will be NO “Very Fine except….” […]
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Ray Bradbury Book Signing event
Ray Bradbury, science fiction legend, signing copies of his books. 12/20/08 3:00 PM at Borders Books – Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. About the Author Ray Douglas Bradbury (born August 22, 1920) is an […]
Dennis Leary Book Signing Event this Month
Denis Leary, star of “Rescue Me”, signing copies of Why We Suck Time and locations: 12/18/08 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Route 3 East. Clifton, NJ. 12/20/08 4:30 PM at Hickory Stick Bookshop […]
Desmond Tutu’s “God Has a Dream” Signed First by Easton Press
In 2000, Easton Press published a signed limited FIRST edition of Desmond Tutu’s “God Has a Dream” . This book was limited to only 1250 signed and numbered copies. Each one contained a COA, Certificate […]
Bill Clinton’s “My Life”, Signed Limited Edition
We just received a copy of Bill Clinton’s “My Life” on consignment, in the original shrink-wrap, brand new! If you are not familiar with this special collector’s edition, there were only 1500 produced. Each one […]
Slaughterhouse Five , Signed by Kurt Vonnegut, Leather Bound
Slaughterhouse Five , Signed by Kurt Vonnegut, Leather Bound Easton Press edition. Rare book of this week. In 1998, Easton Press published a signed limited edition of this highly popular and influential novel by Vonnegut. […]
Judy Collins Book signing event – "Born to the Breed"
Judy Collins, iconic singer/songwriter, signing copies of Born To The Breed Book signing time and locations: * 12/15/08 7:00 PM at Borders Books – Post Road. Fairfield, CT. * 12/16/08 7:00 PM at Borders Books […]
Rachael Ray, Book Signing Event – "The Big Orange Book"
Rachael Ray, star of several TV shows, signing copies of Rachael Ray’s Big Orange Book Time and locations: 12/15/08 5:00 PM at Barnes & Noble – SE Maynard. Cary, NC. 12/18/08 5:00 PM at Barnes […]
Carrie Fisher, "Star Wars" Book Signing event – "Wishful Drinking"
Carrie Fisher, star of “Star Wars”, signing copies of Wishful Drinking 12/16/08 7:00 PM at Book Soup – Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA. Carrie Frances Fisher (born October 21, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter […]
Hugh Hefner, Playboy, Book Signing Event – "The Complete Centerfolds"
Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy, signing copies of Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds Time and location 12/16/08 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA Hefner in 2007. Hugh Marston Hefner (born […]
Jimmy Carter, Book Signing Event "We Can Have Peace In the Holy Land"
Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States, signing copies of We Can Have Peace In the Holy Land 1/26/09 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble – Fifth Avenue. New York, NY. 1/27/09 6:00 PM […]
Signed First Editions: A Collector’s Crown Jewel
There are many benefits to collecting signed first editions, but value and historical relevance, particularly of important or impactful new books, top the list for many buyers. The value of an autographed first edition—one signed […]
The Top 5 Reasons to Collect First Editions
There are many reasons to collect books and many different versions of books to collect. But if you are looking to build a library that will appreciate in value over time and bring you as […]