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The King of the Macabre: Edgar Allan Poe Offers Various Avenues of Collectibles (10/26/09)
Edgar Allen Poe offers various avenues of collectibles.As the undisputed father of terror and the grotesque, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) wrote more than 150 poems, essays and … More >>

This Week in Geek 9/30/09 (9/30/09)
SpiderwomanMaybe it was the iTunes motion comic, or writer Brian Michael Bendis’ undying love for her, but one thing is … More >>

Harry Rinker’s Hypothetical New Book: Not Appropriate for ‘The Big House’ (9/28/09)
Harry RinkerI am addicted to the cable channel Turner Classic Movies (TCM), much to the chagrin of my wife Linda who … More >>

Last Year’s Almanacs May Not Be Useful, but They Sure Are Collectible (9/9/09)
The "Tribune Almanac of 1859," published by H. Greeley co. New York, contains 80 pages of info and advertisements.It used to be said of something no longer of use that it was “as useless as last year’s almanac.” … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Art Books, Beatles Bazooka Wrapper, Esther Hunt Bust (7/7/09)
harry-rinkerQUESTION: I want to sell old (1960 and older) hardcover art books. They are in very good condition and still … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 6 – Recognizing First Editions (3/23/09)
The first illustrated edition of Frankenstein did not appear until 1831. This is the first artist interpretation of the monster.Vintage books offered for sale by individuals are very often misidentified as first editions. In fact, online auction sites are … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 5 – Illustrations (3/10/09)
Dancing with the devil. A tipped in color plate by Arthur Rackham for The Ingoldsby Legends, 1920. The illustration is lightly affixed to the background cardstock at the very top edge. The cardstock itself is glued into the book along its inner left edge. This book also contains tissue guards that protect each illustration.Dealer catalogs often contain confusing words or phrases to describe the books that are offered for sale. The terms may … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 4 – Condition (2/23/09)
This is an example of a paste-on illustration in fine condition for the cover of “The Family Friend,” 1878. No scratches, fading or wear. Bright and crisp.Dealer catalogs often contain confusing words or phrases to describe the books that are offered for sale. The terms may … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 3 – Internal Pages (2/9/09)
Title page for “The Roosevelt Bears,” 1906.Dealer catalogs often contain confusing words or phrases to describe the books that are offered for sale. The terms may … More >>

Collectible Book Terminology Part 2 – Edition and Copy (2/2/09)
Illustration opposite page 34 for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 1900. The two dark blue dots on the moon are one indication of the first state of this book. The dots were removed in the second state.Dealer catalogs often contain confusing words or phrases to describe the books that are offered for sale. The terms may … More >>

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