Eric Knowles Antiques: A Beginner's Guide with Over 1, 400 Illustrations

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This is not to be confused with a non-authorial inscription, which would be written name, note, phrase, or comment made by someone other than the author (usually a previous owner).

Yellowed – Usually refers to the yellow fore-edges and pages of paperbacks, which is caused either by fading, age and/or acid in the paper. However, if you’re more of an investment antique hunter, there are several potentially valuable items to be on the lookout for.At Peter Harrington, we employ a team of more than 30 highly experienced rare book specialists who source and sell only the finest rare books and manuscripts. This keeps the dust jacket on the book and may contain a synopsis of the book as well as several blurbs. Browning – An overall discoloration found in the paper of some old books, sometimes due to the decomposition of the paper coating. Remainder-mark – A small stamp, usually ink, applied to one edge of the text block to indicate that the book was remaindered (sold discounted after initial publication). Rare first editions, signed and inscribed copies, deluxe and collectible editions of books written for children, including works by Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter, J.

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio, Peter Harrington is privileged to present Shakespeare's Four Folios as well as a first collected edition of his Poems. Although collectable in their own right, they do not represent a first edition or first issue of the book, and do not detract from the value of a true first printing. Each member of our team is passionate about their specialism, and we offer an unparalleled volume and breadth of rare books, artworks, and ephemera acquired from across the world. The sellers on AbeBooks offer for sale new, used, rare and out-of-print books, and we have millions of used and rare books available for purchase.Replacement Value – The amount you would expect to pay for the book or ephemera item from a dealer or retailer.