Having a flood or water damage in your home can be a disaster. Not only can it ruin your floors and walls, it can also cause damage to anything that happens to be in its path. Unfortunately, this can … [Read more...]
Book Collecting: Illustrated glossary of terms, edition, & condition
Ever how to interpret the condition, edition, and other terms included in the description of a book for sale? Here we'll unravel the mystery. Book Condition Terms Very fine is a flawless copy, … [Read more...]
Are Books with Binding or Printing Errors Collectible?
Have you ever brought a new book home, only to discover that the cover was on backwards, or there were printing errors (for instance, pages repeated, omitted, out of sequence, or upside down)? If so, … [Read more...]
Book Bindings: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors
If you collect books, you've probably encountered several types of bindings. Here's a description of the various types and some things that affect their condition. Primary Types of Book … [Read more...]
First Edition Condition
Book Condition & Grading Book collectors generally want books that are in as close to their original condition as possible. Books that appear new & unread (or nearly so), are most desirable. … [Read more...]
Bookplates – Various Types, Desirability & How They Affect Book Values
A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. They are also sometimes known as "ex libris," meaning "from the library of.") They're most commonly … [Read more...]
How to Care for Your Collectible Books: 18 Tips
I recently received an email from a reader who asked, "Is there a correct, careful way to handle a book so as not to damage it? That is--is it possible to be both a book collector and a reader of the … [Read more...]
