This Week at VFB
It’s official! Summer has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s been happening this week. Our Weekly Auction 26 new titles added to our auction block! This week we’re featuring Isaac Asimov, with two autographed, leather […]
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The Bird and Baby: Tolkien’s Favorite Pub!
Drinking with the Inklings Are you a J.R.R. Tolkien fan? Or C.S. Lewis? Ever wondered where they whet their whistle while they were at Oxford? The two writers were part of a literary group known […]
These Just In! Leather Bound Treasures in Our Online Store
New Arrivals! These just in to our online store: Two delectable collectibles from Stephen King, a signed copy of Buzz Aldrin’s book Mission to Mars, as well as two leather bound beauties from Easton Press. […]
26 New Auctions Now Live – Win a Beautiful Leather Bound Masterpiece!
Bid on Books! Every Sunday evening, we launch new book auctions, listed here. All of our auctions have no reserve price and the highest bidder wins, no matter what. Our books are guaranteed to arrive […]
Remainder Marks on Books
Before we can define what a remainder mark is and how it affects the value of a book, we must first define a remaindered book. What is a Remaindered Book? A remaindered book is an […]
How To Spot A Fake (Facsimile) Antiquarian Book Dust Jacket
In the world of rare and antiquarian book collecting, an original dust jacket will greatly increase the value of a book over the same book without its original dust jacket. Because of this fact, it […]
Caring For Your Collectible Books
So, you’ve started collecting books of value and you want to know the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts, of caring for your valuable books… Marking Your Books First thing’s first: don’t mark your […]
For Collectors: Defining the Condition of a Book
If you are considering a book to add to your library, one of the most important factors will be the condition of that book. While valuation is somewhat subjective, as different sellers will have different […]
What Factors Determine the Value of First Editions
If you are fairly new to book collecting and looking to build your library of first editions, or looking to part with a first edition in your collection, you may find yourself in the same […]
Beginners Tips for Identifying a First Edition
One of the questions we’re most often asked by those new to book collecting is, “How do I know if a book is truly a first edition?” While the indicators for first editions can vary […]
For the Serious Collector: What makes a book valuable?
If you are new to book collecting, you may be wondering what factors go into determining the value of a book. Successful collectors consider a number of things when contemplating a purchase that will enhance […]
Video: Collecting Autographed and Inscribed Books
Here is an expertvillage video covering some basics on signed & inscribed books. “How much does an autograph increase the value of a book? Learn tips for collecting autographed and inscribed books in this free […]