What follows is a glossary of terms that we use when grading or describing a book. Its our shorthand code that tells about its defects and other information. These terms are the standard in the trade and are...
For certain collectors (and I am one of them), few things will enhance a book’s value more than having the author hold the book in his hand and sign it, especially if you witness the signing and have it...
The purpose of this guide is to provide information on collecting U.S. and U.K. Harry Potter Books. It is a snippet from a web page I maintain on a popular Harry Potter fan site. Harry Potter books are my...
SCARCE---- US TRUE FIRST STATE-----HARRY POTTER and the SORCERERS STONE-- GUIDE WITH PHOTOS of 1ST STATE--BUYER BEWARE ALERTS !! KNOW THE FACTS! WHAT PRINTING IS YOUR BOOK?---FIND OUT HERE! FIRST STATE...
A List Of Known Confederate Note Facsimiles I frequently receive e-mails from persons wanting to know if the $500 Confederate note featuring the picture of Stonewall Jackson they have had in the family for...
"An American Institution" Few weekly magazines have enjoyed the ongoing popularity or impact of Sports Illustrated. Fewer still can be considered "collectible" and have such a loyal and devoted...
IMPORTANT UPDATES - ALL AUTHENTIC COPIES OF DEATHLY HALLOWS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER BOOKS SIGNED BY HER ON HER OCT.U.S. TOUR INCLUDE A HOLOGRAPHIC STICKER. MOST BOOKS SIGNED IN NEW YORK CITY ON OCTOBER 19TH...
There are several diagnostics to observe which will help you avoid buying modern reproductions of obsolete paper money which was issued between 1783 and 1866 in the United States by non-Federal issuers....
Zippo's a true American Icon started seventy-five years ago in a small cramped machinists office in 1932. The man-- Geoge G Blaisdell. He started to build the first guarunteed windproof lighter that will...
Their are a few things to take into account when buying a rare book on eBay. Things that need to be taken into consideration so you get what you are looking for and don't get ripped off. I like to call these...