Book Collecting

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Miller On Criminal Law Hornbook Series - Miller on Criminal Law - 1934. $249.99 $199.99 SALE!

5 A. & E. Ann. Cas. Volume 5 - 1907 $349.99

Torts Prosser - Hornbook Series - 1941 $119.99

Vold On Sales Hornbook Series - Vold On Sales - 1931. $249.99 $199.99 SALE!

First Book of Bar Questions WOW! 1924 $499.99

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The books presented for sale here are used. In most cases the books are very old. We inspect every book to insure that no pages are missing and that the bindings are in good condition.

The ‘ifs’ of Book Collecting...

The first image that I see every morning when I wake up is the one of my library. The books are carefully arranged, sitting quietly on the shelves, and they all serve as a testimony to my thirst of knowledge. In addition, if you are anything like me, then you also know what it feels like to be a book collector. Every book seems to emulate a special prize and holds incredible value, enchanting both the eye and the soul of the owner. It does not matter whether you consider yourself a book collector or not. If you find yourself enjoying reading books as well as collecting, adding each book to your home library, you can be certain that you, at least on some level, a book collector.

Book collecting has brought immense pleasure and comfort for many people; it has opened new dimensions for them and offered the greatest diversity of knowledge. Books are both beautiful and delightful, containing the very essence of the human spirit and everyone that has a wonderful home library knows that. Scientists say that there are certain persons who are more prone towards book collecting than others are, taking care after their books just like other valuable things they possess. Book collectors usually tend to concentrate on books that they can use in their profession, building unbelievable office or home libraries. We all know that feeling of seeing our books beautifully arranged, sitting on the shelves and I completely agree with those who say that books enrich our condition as humans.

There are two important aspects that every book collector takes into consideration. The first is the condition of the book, being more than obvious that collectors are deeply interested in well kept books. They especially prize first editions, not only from the economical standpoint of view but also of the emotional rewards brought by a library filled with first edition books. As was already mentioned, the edition is the second important aspect for any book collectors that values books more than anything else. There is a huge difference between a first edition book and its cheap copy, collectors being well aware of that fact.

The experience brought on by book collecting cannot be compared to anything else in the world. There are those who say that the Internet will quickly replace the need for books; they do not know however the incredible number of book collectors out there and neither their dedication for books. Book collecting is not a competition about who owns more books or who owns editions that are more beautiful; it is a private pleasure and one that offers more rewards than other passions. The entire process represents the growth of a person as a human being and it is incredible how much a person changes after becoming a book collector. The thrill of adding a new book to the existing library is intense and finding the exact copy one wanted is a truly rewarding experience.

Walking into a bookstore or used books store, you will recognize book collectors in an instant. They are the ones that take time to explore every aspect of a book, including the covers, the binding and certainly the content. They check if the book is a first edition and they are prepared to pay important sums of money to acquire it, knowing very well that its value will increase over time. But you probably know all that as a book collector. A book’s primary purpose, though it may be to be read, also hold other purposes and can be collected and kept for many future generations to come. They symbolize one of the most important ways of passing on information; a bond between different populations and cultures, something apart and yet truly unique.

In addition, if we are going to talk about first editions, then you should that a first edition is considered the original printing of the book. These editions are highly valued by genuine collectors, representing the closest connection to the author. As there are many delightful aspects about book collecting, it is quite hard to say which one is most pleasing and entertaining. Creating a personal library offers incredible rewards, allowing the book collector to express his or her passions and interests. That person may be a doctor and the library will contain a complex set of books. That person may be a scientist and the library will hold plenty of research encyclopedias. Finally, that person may be a writer and the library will contain some of the greatest writers and their creations.

Books are a veritable reflection of how we think and act, of our thoughts and feelings at the same time. A well built library will not only express our passion for book collecting but will allow us at the same time to return in history whenever we feel like, not to mention help us to get to the core of the human existence. A home library can contain books about mostly anything but an authentic book collector will take care to organize the library on categories, authors and titles. There have been many records about personal libraries throughout times, many great men leaving incredible collections and impressing everyone with their interests. They should be followed as an example and help book collectors of all sorts discover all the collecting possibilities they have nowadays.

One should not collect books for the sake of collecting; this passion should be expressed in a completely different way, that person reading the books collected and keeping them close to his/her heart. Book collecting may be a little influenced by the appearance of the Internet technology and the multitude of virtual books, but there are still a lot of persons who love to collect books the old-fashioned way. They are not attracted by the potential of the new technology, enjoying the search for rare collectables and adding them to their collections. For such persons, it is not about the money and certainly not about the fame. They are book collectors as they have a genuine passion for books and they value their collections up to the highest limit possible, understanding how truly unique each one is in its own way.

One of the main advantages brought by the Internet technology was that book collecting suddenly became a lot easier. Book collectors weren’t forced anymore to search from bookstore to bookstore, from library to library; having to browse through the Internet for all those books, they were interested in. Today, while the Internet continues to develop even more, book collecting has become a hobby for a large percent of the Internet users. They search through virtual libraries for the books they are interesting in, being especially attracted by the affordable prices and the incredible variety offered. A book collector can show and express his or her interest in books without moving an inch from the front of the computer, learning at the same time useful information on how to build your own home library. With the help of the Internet, they can understand why powerful sunlight or extreme dust can hurt the condition of a book, not to mention how to protect books from moisture and increased heat. They are taught to face any challenge as a book collector and most importantly, they are taught how to be a collector in its true sense.

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• Book Collecting - Book collecting has brought immense pleasure and comfort for many people; it has opened new dimensions for them and offered the greatest diversity of knowledge. Books are both beautiful and delightful, containing the very essence of the human spirit and everyone that has a wonderful home library knows that.
• Old Books - Passing from the famous book collectors such as Henry VI to the present, modern times the most important issue that arises for book collectors is the way books are kept and protected.
• Library - Collectors need to know what it takes to build up a library and most importantly how to arrange the available space in order to provide a visual delight not only for them and but also for all their friends.