ISBN: 1857325435
Godina izdanja: 1996
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Reed International Books Limited 1996 192 strane : ilustrovano

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Miller`s Collecting Books
by Catherine Porter is a comprehensive guide to book collecting that advises both beginners and experienced collectors. The book covers a wide range of collecting areas and offers advice on determining value, acquiring and selling books, and caring for a collection.
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Subject: Book collecting, antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrated books, bindings

Summary
The book is a well-illustrated introduction to book collecting that provides information on terminology, binding, and illustration. It also covers the following topics:

Collecting areas by date, such as early printed books, and by topic, like cookery, natural history, and sports.
The components and production process of a book.
Tips on buying and selling books from dealers and auction houses.
Techniques for caring for and restoring books.
A glossary of specialist collecting terms.