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

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Association copy – A copy once owned by a well-known person or author or someone connected with the author or the book. Discover first editions and limited editions of Asimov’s most famous books, including the Foundation Series and the Robot Series. Many antique collectors look for older clocks that are either in certain styles or from specific time periods. 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. We answer one of the biggest questions about first editions: Why are they valuable and sought after by collectors?

Advance Copy – A copy of a book usually created prior to publication, which may be in a different format and may or may not be bound. This keeps the dust jacket on the book and may contain a synopsis of the book as well as several blurbs.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). Rare first editions, signed and inscribed copies, deluxe and collectible editions of books written for children, including works by Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter, J. Facsimile edition – An attempt (usually done much later) to reproduce as closely as possible the first edition of a famous book. Bindings – A term generally used in the antiquarian book world to mean Fine Bindings, of which there are numerous styles.

Mounted – An illustration can be mounted (as opposed to printed directly) on a blank sheet in a book. An edition may have multiple printings, but it is only the first printing (or impression) that is a true first edition, even when the copyright page may state first edition.Some areas are famous for their antiquing possibilities, like the American Northeast, where some people go on antiquing tours.

Bookplate – A label on the front pastedown or flyleaf or sometimes elsewhere in the book, used to mark ownership. While you’re unlikely to see that sort of jewelry at a garage sale, there are plenty of more recent jewelry pieces that can be worth lots of money. The changes can also be accidental; for example, a variation in the text or illustrations might occur during the printing.

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