As a collector and dealer of scarce and antiquarian books, I am often put off by what I consider deceptive displays for books being offered. Very often "What You See Is What You Get" could not be further from...
For many people,the question of whether a book is a first edition or not is very important. To collectors it makes a big difference, and the value of a book that is a first edition is quite different from that...
Whether or not you are antiquarian book collector, a seller of first edition books, a novice vintage book buyer or simply someone who has inherited a book from the past, it is critical that you are armed with...
DO YOU DREAM OF TREASURE HUNTING? Collecting old antiquarian books can be exciting, fun and very, very profitable!However, just because a book is old doesn't necessarily mean it is VALUABLE. Here are a few...
Introduction When writing a great eBay description, you are marketing. You are trying to tell the buyer WHY they should be buying your particular item. A book by any other name is not just a book. It has...
First Edition books are coveted by many collectors. But, how do you know if you are bidding on a true first edition or a Book of the Month Club edition. I hope to give you the information pertaining to one...
If you want to be an antiquarian, you have to speak the language. Herewith, we offer a list of the most frequently encountered terms and abbreviations. Advance Review Copy - A complimentary advance copy of a...
While many sellers complain about about the 'new' eBay vs. the 'old' eBay, I don't buy into the gloom and doom scenarios. You can cry monopolistic and special treatment all you want, but eBay is simply in the...
Their are a few things to take into account when buying a rare book on eBay. Things that need to be taken into consideration so you get what you are looking for and don't get ripped off. I like to call these...
http://forums.ebay.com/db1/thread.jspa?threadID=96296 start=0 There are many books that don't look like anything special. The first book listed in the above link is SECURITY ANALYSIS by Graham and Dodd. Any...
