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Collecting Modern Books

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If you are a bibliophile you are a book collector! What you might not realize is the level of prices that modern first editions and other books of the 20th century can achieve. "Collecting Modern Books takes a closer look at categories such as English and American Literature, Children's Literature, Illustrated Books and Printing and Typography in terms of the collecting market. Key authors are featured including Oscar Wilde, Seamus Heaney, Willa Cather, Dr Seuss, Enid Blyton, and J K Rowling to name a few. Throughout, the emphasis is on practical collecting information such as what to look for, how to get the most out of an auction house catalogue, and how to buy on the Internet.

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Modern first editions and other books of the 20th century can reach surprisingly high prices. This superb guide to prices and quality takes a closer look at categories such as English and American Literature, Childrens Literature, Illustrated Books, and Printing and Typography for the thriving book collectors market. It features key authorsincluding Oscar Wilde, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowling, to name just a fewand emphasizes practical information throughout, such as what to look for, how to get the most out of an auction house catalogue, and how to buy on the Internet.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781840007237
Publisher:
MITCH MITCH
Location:
London
Author:
Porter, Catherine
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Books
Subject:
Reference - Price Guides
Subject:
Book collecting
Subject:
BG-TRAVEL/REGIONAL - BG-TRAVEL
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series Volume:
2003-9
Publication Date:
20060728
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
all in color
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
10.25 x 7.75 in
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Modern first editions and other books of the 20th century can reach surprisingly high prices. This superb guide to prices and quality takes a closer look at categories such as English and American Literature, Childrens Literature, Illustrated Books, and Printing and Typography for the thriving book collectors market. It features key authorsincluding Oscar Wilde, Enid Blyton, and J.K. Rowling, to name just a fewand emphasizes practical information throughout, such as what to look for, how to get the most out of an auction house catalogue, and how to buy on the Internet.
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