Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide (Antique Trader's Book Collector's Price Guide) [Paperback]

Richard Russell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1440203725 | ISBN-13: 978-1440203725 | Publication Date: December 11, 2009 | Edition: 3

This new edition provides readers with the information and values to carve a niche for themselves in a market where rare first editions of Jane Austen?s Emma and J.K. Rowling?s Harry Potter and the Philosopher?s Stone recently sold at auction for $254,610 and $40,355, respectively. Organized in 13 categories, including Americana, banned, paranormal and mystery, this guide discusses identifying and grading books, and provides collectors with details for identifying and assessing books in 8,000 listing

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About the Author

A book scout since 1973, Richard Russell has immersed himself in second-hand books ever since 1957, when his grandfather took him to a used bookstore on Melrose Avenue in Los-Angeles. Russell's business, Sangraal Books, is best known in the field of banned and censored literature and vintage magazine illustrators. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 3 edition (December 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440203725
• ISBN-13: 978-1440203725
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Books

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50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved Grandma's Treasures! A Great Investment!, September 19, 2003

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"all4gizmo" (BROOKLYN, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide (Antique Trader's Book Collector's Price Guide) (Paperback)

A close friend recommended Mr. Russell's book when Grandma died and I had to take care of her estate which included thousands of books.I was clueless about books.Several "reputable" book stores in our area wanted to buy everything for pennies. I knew Grandma had spent thousands of dollars on her books that she loved dearly.So, I read Mr. Russell's book,studied the pictures, and started to learn the simple basics of collecting in language that I could understand. I realized that there were authors that Grandma read who had had their books banned.There were books that she owned by Ernest Trueblood and Edith Van Dyne which were pseudonyms for William Faulkner and L. Frank Baum.(Actually,it would have been helpful if there had been more information about the Oz books.) So,instead of getting ripped off and losing everything that Grandma had cherished for many years,I kept all of her books.Now, I can go into those same bookstores and buy books for pennies that are worth hundreds of dollars.Thank you for sharing your knowledge,Mr. Russell

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide That's Worth the Money, September 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide (Antique Trader's Book Collector's Price Guide) (Paperback)

So many times I have purchased books that promise the information I will need to be knowledgable about a subject. And so many times it is an empty promise.

Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide makes no empty promises. It's filled with accessible information that informs the reader on this complex subject. I've not found one easier to use.

If you are interested in collecting or selling books, this guide belongs in your library.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Addition...., January 29, 2006

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Michael S. Dobson "Critic" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antique Trader Book Collector's Price Guide (Antique Trader's Book Collector's Price Guide) (Paperback)

Lighten up a little, guys. The book is THREE years old, fer chrissakes! NO book, even Ahreans, is going to cover everything AND continually be up-to-date on the fluctuations of the market (and market values), but each reference book you purchase adds a little something to your knowledge based, and this one does as well. The chapter on pseud.s adds yet another dimension to the book seller's (and/or collector's) knowledge.