Book Collecting: A Guide For Amateurs (1892)
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ISBN10: 1165142600
ISBN13: 9781165142606
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165142606
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Book Collecting: A Guide For Amateurs is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Herbert Slater in 1892. The book is designed to provide a detailed overview of the art of book collecting for beginners and amateurs. It covers everything from the basics of book collecting to the more advanced aspects of the hobby. The guidebook is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic related to book collecting. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, explaining what book collecting is and why it is a worthwhile pursuit. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as how to identify rare and valuable books, how to build a collection, and how to care for and preserve your books. The book also includes a glossary of terms commonly used in the world of book collecting, as well as a list of recommended reading for those who wish to delve deeper into the subject. Overall, Book Collecting: A Guide For Amateurs is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of book collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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