Books and Book-Collecting by Brook, George Leslie - 1980

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

André Deutsch, 1980. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0233971548

GB: Andre Deutsch, 1980. In a loose polythene protector. An EX-REFERENCE LIBRARY BOOK typically with a label or number at the base of the spine (sometimes removed or partly removed), a label at the start of the book and a library stamp on the title page (or verso) often stamped withdrawn but no other library marks. Book is in near very good condition with minor but just noticeable signs of wear and/or age. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.. 1st Edition. Hardback. nrVG/VG- DW.

GB: Andre Deutsch, 1980. Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket are in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. In loose polythene protector. . 1st Edition. Hardback. nrVG/VG- DW.

Andre Deutsch, 1980. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. jacket is shelf rubbed, light creasing on the laminate. mild tanning. boards are a bit edge worn. light marks. well bound. good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Andre Deutsch Ltd, London, first edition, 1980. Cloth, 8vo,. 175 pp. From long experience [Professor Brook] suggests possible fields for the collector - illustrated books, manuscripts, private press editions, reprints, books for children and Victorian novels - and shows that these do not have to be expensive collectors' items. He covers the trends in the collectors' market and the practical aspects of caring for one's collection, and he describes some of the personalities involved in this infectious pursuit - well-known collectors, booksellers and forgers, especially Thomas James Wise. As an extra aid to the beginner he includes technical information on book production, and gives explanations of useful bibliographical terms. Finally Professor Brook, from personal experience, advises on ways of disposing of a collection. His own fine collections of drama, publishing history and books printed before 1800 are now in the John Rylands Library of the University of Manchester, where he is an… Read More

London: Andre Deutsch, 1980. In tidy condition with a similar dust jacket. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

London : A. Deutsch, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Grafton book. Physical description; 175 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes index. Bibliography: p. 163-164. Subjects; Book Collecting. Books - Collecting. Genre; Bibliography.