Among the Gently Mad: Strategies and Perspectives for the Book Hunter in the 21st Century
- ISBN-10
- 0805051597
- ISBN-13
- 9780805051599
- Category
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Pages
- 250
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-11-12
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Nicholas A. Basbanes
Description
Offers a field guide to modern book collectors that covers both traditional and electronic methods of acquisition, discussing such topics as how to spot first or book club editions, working a book fair, dust jackets, and book handling. 15,000 first printing.
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