Top 50 Literary Figures of all Time
In a recent blog article by theguardian, they asked the question: Who are the most significant literary figures in history? It is interesting to note that Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson are the only women […]
Reference Guides
The Most Valuable Book Sales at veryfinebooks.com (Fall 2013)
Gain exclusive insights into the current trends of the rare book collecting world and discover new treasures to add to your collector’s wish list. Find out which books the most advanced collectors are adding to […]
Stephen King Memorable Book Quotes
“Show me a man or a woman alone and I’ll show you a saint. Give me two and they’ll fall in love. Give me three and they’ll invent the charming thing we call ‘society’. Give […]
Author & Illustrator Signatures
Here is a website I found that has quite a few author and illustrator signatures. It looks a bit daunting at first, but if you look closely, it’s alphabetized if you’re looking for a specific […]
Identifying Stephen King First Editions
Here is a great guide compiled by Bev Vincent for identifying Stephen King first editions. This is a great reference for anyone looking to purchase a first edition and who’s not quite sure what the […]
Stephen King American Express Commercial Video
Did you know that Stephen King did an American Express commercial in 1985? It’s not that long and it’s not clear whether it actually aired , but here it is. The video quality is not […]
Most Expensive Books Sold On-line in 2008
Below you will find some of the most valuable signed and rare books sold on-line in 2008. If you know of any others, please post it below. L’Abou Naddara, Journal Arabe Illustre (1878-1884) by James […]
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….” […]
Glossary of Common Book Terms and Definitions
Here is a list that you might find helpful. It is a glossary of commonly used books terms and definitions, both for reading and collectible copies. A Advanced Reading Copy – A copy for reviewers […]