Book Collecting 2000: A Comprehensive Guide

Contents: Introduction -- Preface to the millennium edition -- Book collecting. For the fun of it ; Books as objects ; Economics ; Investment -- What to collect. First editions ; Proofs and advance review copies ; Limited editions ; Paperbacks or paperwraps ; Literary prize winners ; High spots in literature -- Sources for books. The internet ; Catalogs ; General used-book store and sales ; Specialist dealers ; Auctions -- Knowledgeable buying. First issue or state, and "points" ; Bibliographies ; Reprint publishers and book clubs ; Pricing ; Condition isn't everything, it's the only thing ; Dustwrappers, or dust jackets ; Autographed books ; Glossary -- Some suggestions. Building a collection ; Caring for books ; Insurance and appraisals ; Credit ; Bargaining ; Selling your books -- Using this guide. A first book ; Estimated values ; Condition -- The first-book list Appendix A. Pseudonyms Appendix B. Book dealers Appendix C. Auction houses Appendix D. Selected bibliography of works consulted Appendix E. First-edition identification by publisher