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Rare Books-How To Recognise a Modern First Edition

The following beginners guide on how to identify modern first editions, whilst not exhaustive, is and should be helpfull to those with an interest in collecting books: It should be borne in mind that the modern day book collector is mainly interested in the First Edition and First Printing/impression (referred to as the first/first) of a title because it is the very first printing and state that the... (posted by bid4abook 4 years 344 days ago.)
How To Store Rare and Antique Books

The first consideration to be given when collecting rare or antique books is the safe keeping and storage. Whilst this may seem obvious, it is essential to consider these few points in order to ensure the longevity and safe keeping of any collection. The starting point is how the books are to be kept. The considerations to be looked at are as follows: Shelving The appointment of the shelving within a room is... (posted by bid4abook 4 years 351 days ago.)