Decide what types of condition and completeness are within your price range, and pick the very best available. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. However, if you plan to collect rare, old books then this text may not be the best for you. Most serious collectors want the true first edition the first edition, first printing and sometimes detective work is required to identify which edition that is. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. We sell and buy hardback first editions, limited editions, manuscripts, archives and proof copies. Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection.
We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books by, or relating to, j. Raptis rare books maintains an extensive collection of rare and firstedition books from a variety of authors and publishers. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. A fine selection of camera work issues, including the very rare first issue. First edition in book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and. Infography about book collecting a book collector s choice of the best books, articles, and online resources. Araoll specializes in real and first edition books that come from collectors.
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When you shop online at the first edition rare books, youll find exactly that. Now published bimonthly, it is an invaluable resource for book collectors. We work with a large number of important collectors worldwide, rare book libraries, and other institutions, and can offer you immediate and top payment for your rare books and entire libraries. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker. His work began in the 1890s and began to flourish with the onset of improved printing methods allowing him to perfect the details, lines and silhouettes in his images. But for older books, or books originally published by small imprints, the first run may have been as few as 100 copies. How to find, buy, and sell used and rare books ellis, ian c.
Please do not ship books to us or bring them into our galleries unless you have been asked to do so by our staff. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. While priority among the different states of a first edition often cannot be determined, a first issue always precedes a second issue. With over 20 years serving oz collectors, we had an opportunity to obtain a large collection of oz books and memorabilia. We cannot make a purchase offer until we have actually examined the item. The best websites to buy collectible and first edition books. Our books are historically important and allow the reader to own a piece of history. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence.
Shop the first edition rare books rare books by notable. If the book is very, very popular, second editions or reprint editions may be desirable to collectors who dont have the cash to fork over for first editions but still want a piece of rare book. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in. Famed book collector john carter, in his classic guide to the terminology of the rarebook world, abc for book collectors, described people who. Sep 04, 2015 weve compiled several glossaries of rare book terms and our rare books page to help you along. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. A new chapter for rare book collecting books the guardian. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. The focus of this book is on collecting modern first editions. If there are two or more books described as a first edition, then a collector will want to know which one is superior. Many books are neither rare nor first editions, are in poor condition, incomplete, or are not representative of our stock. We can pay in pounds, us dollars or euro, and, for higher.
Firsts magazine has been the premier publication in its field for more than 20 years. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. Here is some information from our own extensive experience buying l. We specialize exclusively in the wizard of oz books series. Browse our collection of utah art, historical documents, lds books, lds scripture, rare historical mormon items, and unique collectibles. Whether youre just starting out or a collector of many years standing, youll find something of interest in every issue. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. Tbcl the book collectors library 1888863 book 2665 1 514 4847865. Firsts provides an entry into the entertaining and enlightening world of book collecting. Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book dealers combine. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the.
We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will. Welcome to bookpoi the first comprehensive free online guide dedicated to identifying first edition books, as well as collectible and rare books. Another chapter describes ways to determine if a book by a certain publisher is a first edition. Although its full of facts, the book is written in a light, easytoread style. Bookpoi a guide to identify points of issue for first. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. A first edition of to kill a mockingbird may be half the price in a wrecked dust jacket, but its still a wrecked dust jacket in a world where condition matters. Identifying first editions the new antiquarian the blog of the. Because of the variety of books, it is easily possible to start a small collection for a few pounds or, at the other extreme, to spend millions on acquiring very rare and fine books. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area.
In this age of kindle and nook, when used book stores are rapidly disappearing and real estate is at a record premium, one might assume that the world of rare book collecting should be declining. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. As you are getting started, keep in mind that first editionfirst impression or first editionfirst printing is the real gem, whereas a first edition and a subsequent impression. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. From notable authors, historical figures, and past presidents our inventory is expansive. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. Rare and antiquarian books can be surprisingly valuable. Welcome to hyraxia books, leading sellers of rare speculative fiction. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Ill highlight some instagrammable woodcut headers in early printed books. Mar 28, 2012 a new chapter for rare book collecting rick gekoski.
We are peter harrington, book collectors in uk and we are always interested in acquiring old books, rare books and first editions of comparable quality to the ones we list on our website. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson.
First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. A firstedition copy of ulysses by james joyce, published in paris in 1922, can sell for 100,000 and sometimes much more. Magnificent royal presentation copy of the first edition. Charles babbage passages from the life of a philosopher. First edition identification points very hungry caterpillar the very hungry caterpillar, a seriously rare edition a first edition of eric carles 1969 the very hungry caterpillar is a very difficult book to find. Books available in provo, ut, including an original first edition book of mormon and bibles including tyndale, geneva, king james. Our team has many years experience, both as rare book collectors and sellers, and can help you track down even the most elusive titles. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. Rare first edition of isaac newtons groundbreaking book. For some blockbuster titles, this can be as many as 50,000 copies or more. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.
You can have a large print run or a small print runits completely up to the publisher, and generally speaking the size of a. The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. You will find an ever growing list of book titles and their important points of issue, as well as author, illustrator and editor bibliographies and biographies and book publisher information on this site. For hardcover books published from the 20th century onwards, the presence of a dust jacket and its condition also greatly affect value. Browse through our inventory below or contact us to discuss your rare books. The book collector s magazine resource for book collecting, first editions, rare, antiquarian books. You can buy a guide to identifying first editions to make some sense of the confusion. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Frequently asked questions bauman rare books first editions.
Navigate through our full selection of first editions below to find a particular item youre looking for, ask a question, or order online today. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Sometimes unraveling the mysteries of first editions can prove confusing, not to. In many cases, serious book collectors are after first editions.
The first edition offers collectors the finest notable rare books. The first edition refers to a book s first printing run. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Buy the book a first edition bearing an inscription from ts eliot to virginia woolf. Mar 11, 2020 a rare first edition of isaac newtons groundbreaking book on the three laws of motion, the text that built the foundation for modern physics, was just discovered in a library on the mediterranean.
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If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. See our book page for a list of first edition montgomery books. Prior to 20, in twenty years of collecting childrens picturebooks, i had never seen a first edition. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. There are many guides to identifying first edition books, including abebooks own, but there is sometimes no definitive answer. Welcome owned and operated by ben weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, heritage book shops inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. As a book collector, it may be worth checking out, but, for the reasons listed above, booksellers who list there will also, almost without fail, have their books listed in other bookselling sites. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. We provide a broad range of rare first editions in the fields of science fiction, fantasy and horror weird. Identifying and collecting first editions shop for books. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used. Jul 15, 20 yet rare books are a great example of getting what you pay for.
Here is a video where i discuss how instagram has become a force in the rare book world a wonderful community of rare book librarians, curators, special collections, fellow rare book dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. Moons rare books first edition book of mormon for sale. Prior to 20, in twenty years of collecting childrens picturebooks, i had never seen a first edition copy for sale. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions.
Arthur rackham 18671939 is considered the leading illustrator of the gift book market prior to the first world war. We offer extremely competitive prices and pay promptly. These cases are unique featuring sculpted cover designs inspired by a titles dustwrapper like daisys face on the rare gatsby. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. 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. Raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition. We travel nationwide for important and interesting material. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion.
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