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- Harry Potter FAQ
More than half of the questions that land in my inbox relate to Harry Potter. So here, for your enjoyment, are answers to the most frequently asked questions about collecting Harry Potter books. Read the FAQ...... - Tom Clancy Price Guide
If you come across a first edition of The Hunt for Red October for a song, don't hesitate to buy it. Clancy collectors pay well for this rare first. To find out more, check out the Tom Clancy Price Guide.... - Rare? Scarce? Antique?
When describing a book, what is the difference between rare, scarce, antique and used? Read more...... - Safe Storage of Paperback Books
A reader asks: "I have over 400 star trek books and about 100 others, all paperback. What would be the best way to store these. I am running out of bookshelf space & would like to hold on to them.... - Vintage Paperback FAQ
What's a paperback original? What do Raymond Chandler and Louis L'Amour have in common? How can you tell if a paperback is a first edition? Find out here...... - Robert Frost Price Guide
Robert Frost remains one of the great American poets as well as one of my personal favorites. If you admire Frost as much as I do, be sure to browse the price guide to Robert Frost first editions.... - How to Identify a Harry Potter First Edition
Here are three tips to help you identify a British or American first edition of books in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Read on...... - Book Collecting Jargon
You probably already know that "covers" refers to a book's binding, but what about "recto" or "yellowback"? Check out the Book Collecting Glossary to decipher these and other unique bits of jargon.... - How Important is a Book's Condition?
How does a book's condition impact its appraised value? Is the answer always black and white? Our book appraisal experts tackle this common dilemma. Read more.... - First Edition? First Trade Edition?
A reader asks: "I have a "First Trade Edition". Does this differ from a "First Edition"? And if so how?" Read my reply...... - Maxfield Parrish Price Guide
In 1925, about 20% of American homes had a Maxfield Parrish print hanging on a wall. Parrish's fantastical imagery was featured on greeting cards, calendars, advertisements and fine art prints. However, book collectors know him from his exquisite children's book... - Where Can I Find a Book Appraiser?
Sometimes you need to have a book formally appraised. But, where can you find a reputable appraiser? A team of booksellers and book appraisers answer this question for us. Read their responses...... - Price Clipped Dust Jackets
A reader asks: "I have noticed the following and don't know what it means: "DJ not price-clipped." What is "price-clipped" and is it good or bad?" Read my answer...... - How to Grade a Book's Condition
Booksellers usually designate a book as fine, very good, good, fair, poor, reading copy or binding copy. But, do you know what these descriptors really mean? How can you tell if the book youre holding in your hand is a... - How Important is a Book's Condition?
What role does a book's condition play in determining its appraised value? Find out here......
