History Comes to Life : Collecting Historical Letters and Documents (STILL in SHRINKWRAP)

Norman and London: University of Oklahoma Press, 1995. A gorgeous, pristine copy in PERFECT condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Crisp and unmarked. Obviously never read. Illustrated with photos of important signed documents and signature facsimiles for about 2000 famous and infamous personalities. Authentic signatures are sometimes shown side-by-side with spurious and/or autopen versions. First Printing of the First Edition, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original red cloth, stamped in shiny gold. From the dust jacket: "In HISTORY COMES TO LIFE: COLLECTED HISTORICAL LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS, Kenneth W. Rendell guides the reader through all aspects of collecting irresistible letters, manuscripts, and documents in virtually all subject areas from ancient times through the twentieth century. The book discusses the reasons why collectors acquire these tangible links to the people they admire; the material available on the market; the people who are attracted to the field; where manuscripts are to be found; the detection of forgeries; ways in which the value of documents is determined; and the care and preservation of collections. Rendell also provides a mass of information on the type, availability, and rarity of autograph material for more than one thousand prominent personalities in various subject areas -- American history, including an in-depth coverage of presidential material; English, French, and other European political and military history, including World War II; music, art, literature, and the performing arts; and other areas, including science, business, exploration, religion, law, and sports." Oversize Hardcover. 8.75" wide by 11.25" tall. This large, heavy book may require extra postage for International shipments, but only the standard charge for priority or media mail.. First Printing of the First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New/New dust jacket. (8), v, 279pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.