Abc For Book-Collectors

Hart-Davis, London, fifth, revised edition (1972), reprinted with corrections 1974. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 211 pp. From the blurb: "Foxed, not in STC, rare in boards, Q6 is a cancel as usual, secondary binding, Harleian style, made-up - do you know the meaning of these and hundreds of similar terms constantly used in the catalogues of antiquarian booksellers… Read more about this item

Hart-Davis, 1974. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. 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,450grams, ISBN:0246105712

Rupert Hart-Davis, London, fourth edition, "reprinted with corrections" from the third, 1966. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 208 pp. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It is a delight - clear, accurate and witty. ABC books are not meant to be read straight through, but I have gone from Abbreviations to… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart Davis, 1972. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Foxing on page edges. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of… Read more about this item

Hart-Davis, London, fifth, revised edition, 1972. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 211 pp. From the blurb: "Foxed, not in STC, rare in boards, Q6 is a cancel as usual, secondary binding, Harleian style, made-up - do you know the meaning of these and hundreds of similar terms constantly used in the catalogues of antiquarian booksellers and auctioneers ? If… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart-Davis, London, third edition, 1961. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 208 pp. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It is a delight - clear, accurate and witty. ABC books are not meant to be read straight through, but I have gone from Abbreviations to Yellow-back without skipping and been instructed… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart-Davis, London, third edition, 1961. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 208 pp. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It is a delight - clear, accurate and witty. ABC books are not meant to be read straight through, but I have gone from Abbreviations to Yellow-back without skipping and been instructed… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart-Davis, second, revised, edition, 1953. Cloth, small 8vo,. 196 pp. John Carter's ABC for Book Collectors quickly established itself as the essential introduction to the language of book-collecting. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It is a delight - clear, accurate and witty. ABC books are not meant to… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart-Davis, London, fourth edition, "reprinted with corrections" from the third, 1966. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 208 pp. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It is a delight - clear, accurate and witty. ABC books are not meant to be read straight through, but I have gone from Abbreviations to… Read more about this item

Mercury Books, London, third edition, 1961. Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,. 208 pp. This first paperback edition of Carter's classic work has a photograph on the front cover with various features of books identified and keyed to a table on the rear cover. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It… Read more about this item

Mercury Books, London, third edition, 1961. Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,. 208 pp. This first paperback edition of Carter's classic work has a photograph on the front cover with various features of books identified and keyed to a table on the rear cover. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It… Read more about this item

Hart-Davis, London, fourth, revised edition, reprinted with corrections, 1967. Cloth, 8vo, 21 cm,. 208 pp. [From the blurb: "John Carter's ABC for Book Collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. Here, under more than 450 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to… Read more about this item

Mercury Books, London, third edition, 1961. Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,. 208 pp. This first paperback edition of Carter's classic work has a photograph on the front cover with various features of books identified and keyed to a table on the rear cover. Of the first edition of this book Wilmarth Lewis wrote in The Book Collector, 'It… Read more about this item

Rupert Hart Davis, 1952. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN: