A book’s provenance is a copy’s individual history, from the moment it leaves the printing press until the moment it comes into your hands. Determining provenance is rarely possible, but books may include indicative items […]
Collectible book prices are a finicky thing. So how to determine a rare book’s value? The best way may, in fact, be to sell it. Whenever the topic of collectible books comes up in discussion, […]
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….” […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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