ABC for Book Collectors de Carter, John

H. Fair.

Oak Knoll Press. NF/NF. 1995. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 1884718051 . 8.3 X 6.4 X 0.9 inches; 224 p. .

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Oak Knoll Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1995. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 1884718051 . Minute wear and soil to DJ ; 8.28 X 6.38 X 0.94 inches; 224 pages .

Oak Knoll Press, 1997. Hardcover. Like New/Fine . 1x5x8. Seventh Edition Revised. This seventh edition of John Carter's classic text contains in-depth descriptions of every aspect of antique and modern book collecting from A to Z. All terms are alphabetized for quick reference, including how to take care of pigskin, morocco, or Russian leather, how to tell japon vellum from India proof paper and how to determine "very good copy" in a collectible volume. For first edition collectors, Carter's definition of "follow the flag" explains the historical issues surrounding first and native first texts. The book's pages are charmingly labeled, showing you exactly where the half-title and tailpiece are located and what a printer's imprint page looks like.

Oak Knoll Press. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. 7th edition. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

New Castle, Delaware, U.S.A.: Oak Knoll Pr, 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Sixth Edition. A square solid tight clean unread unused copy. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY..

Oak Knoll Press/The Lyons Press, 1998. Cloth. As New/As New. (Revised by Nicolas Baker) Sturdy book, quality dark cloth, very bright gilt lettering and borders on spine, 224 pages. DJ glossy blue and white borders to front, spine and back, blue oval with illustration of book shelf at center front, ornate borders to ABC of title, praise on back from Times Literary Supplement, Chicago Tribune and others. DJ and book, both As New.

New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 1998. 7th . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 1998. Seventh Edition. Octavo, light blue decorative dust-jacket, blue cloth boards with decorative gilt spine imprinting, instructive graphic endpapers, 224 pp. Fine Book in a Fine, unclipped jacket. See scans. L-46n