First edition books a collection of book collections. That is why sothebys is getting excited at the prospect of auctioning 3,000 books from a secret collector in the autumn. In most cases, we are posting photographs of the book s first edition. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. In the case of the first edition and book collector, which expired after just two issues in the autumn of 1924, the latter was probably the reason. For some blockbuster titles, this can be as many as 50,000 copies or more. Browse and buy a vast selection of book collecting books and collectibles on. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. First editions and signed copies are two cornerstones of book collecting, but, once you have delved into the world of used books, the golden rule is condition, condition, condition. Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book. A pretty book its filled with poems and numerous other itemsparts of famous novels, letters and even a recipe. First edition, first impression, in the rare publishers glassine dust jacket. If it has flaws, it will usually be worth significantly less than a copy in excellent fine condition. The first edition rare books rare books by notable people.
Recommended books for collectors of first editions. With over 20 years serving oz collectors, we had an opportunity to obtain a large collection of oz books and memorabilia. A bastard hybrid of war of the worlds and night more. Received the replacement for the first book ordered and no stickers were in the replacement book either. Housing works bookstore cafe, one of the countrys most famous used bookstores, recently showed off one of its most expensive titles, a.
Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. Oxford university press until the late 1980s, there was no first edition statement, however, later printings were noted. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Another important factor in the value of a first edition or any collectible book is condition. The difference in financial value between a first edition thats been gently read once and a heavily worn first edition. The first edition offers collectors the finest notable rare books. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. The link is to the blog post on collecting childrens books, where we are posting first edition points for key childrens books at the rate of 2 or 3 per week. Since criteria for indicating a first edition varies from publisher to publisher, theres no easy answer. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. Among the treasured books offered by easton press are the greatest books ever written, undoubtedly the greatest collection of books ever assembled keepsake editions of the holy bible, in familysized volumes that can be passed down for generations the exclusive leatherbound editions. Our books are historically important and allow the reader to own a piece of history. If there are two or more books described as a first edition, then a collector will want to know which one is superior. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. In many cases, serious book collectors are after first editions.
The next two pages talk about the novels and scribners magazine which makes me think this is an advertisement book of some kind. The book itself begins after the expected title page opposite illustration, the onion skin leaf, then the title page followed by the first. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books. For the love of books gathers all of juniper books founder thatcher wines philosophy about books, curating and designing libraries into one volume.
The only redeeming features of this real stinker of a first issue are thomas hardys first publication, a short story that was first published in 1865, and. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. A first edition of red hanrahan and the secret rose by wb yeats. Autumn leaves from rare books dealers the irish times.
In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. If the book is by a publisher that states first edition or first printing on the verso of the title page, the lack of this statement will make it easily identifiable as other than a first edition. I bought book as well as other story book collection books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in book. We specialize exclusively in the wizard of oz books series. As you are getting started, keep in mind that first edition first impression or first edition first printing is the real gem, whereas a first edition and a subsequent impression often wouldnt be. The majority of booksellers and collectors want the true first edition the edition of the book that supersedes all other editions chronologically and sometimes detective work is required to identify the true first.
But for older books, or books originally published by small imprints, the first. If you have a book collection you would like featured. Browse through our inventory below or contact us to discuss your rare books. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Three of these books and no stickers in any of them. Seuss first edition books with dust jacket are too expensive for many childrens book collectors, they might consider the first edition book. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Do it for the love of books, not money, say the experts. Rare books, book collection, manuscripts and old maps fine books. The book is only described as a second edition if significant changes are made to the copy. Book ofthemonth club bomc editions, from 1947, printed books. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book. Explore the significance of the home library, embellished with alluring photography and illustrations, in a keepsake worthy of any bibliophiles collection.
Occasionally, they accidentally left the first edition statement on later printings. The story of timmy and goody tiptoes is the only beatrix potter story apparently set in north america although this is implicit rather than stated anywhere in the book. To complicate matters, some publishers do not identify their first editions at all, or have used varying methods over the years. Selling first edition or rare books to peter harrington. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. The first edition refers to a book s first printing run. Since its publication in 1996, game of thrones has gathered a loyal following.
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