How To Tell if a Book is a First Edition
A Practical Guide to Identifying First Editions in Rare Book Collecting
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Notes on rare books, manuscripts, and the antiquarian trade
What is an “Ideal Copy”?
Two copies of the same book may appear identical, and yet differ profoundly in value. One may be worth a few thousand euros, the other many times that amount. The difference lies not in the text, but in the copy itself.
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A Practical Guide to Understanding the Structure and Completeness of Rare Books
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A Practical Guide to Preserving Rare and Valuable Books
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