Boston.: Atlantic Monthly Press., 1919. Author copyright 1918. "Preface to the Second Edition" 1919.. Hard cover. Good. No dust jacket. Sturdy. Top block gilt dulled. Spine soiling. Corners bumped. Pages clean.. 1 373 p. Includes: illustrations, index. Ribbed light brown cloth over spine; brown paper over boards. Paste-on title box, spine. Color frontispiece caricature: Thackeray, Dickens. Early 20th century volume with varied illustration plates and facsimiles. Primarily text. "Essay Introductory" by author at "Oak Knoll", Daylesford, Pensylvania, April 7, 1918. Contents: Book-Collecting abnropad and at home; Old catalogues, new prices; "Association" Books and First Editions; and more. Numerous authors noted in text.

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On Nov 18 2010, BooksAreMyCupofTea said:

A fascinating book if you are a book collector or becoming one. The b/w pictures in the book are great. Haven't finished reading it as yet but I am very pleased.

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Bookseller: Hedgehog's Whimsey Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Alibris.Bk0060006855
Title: The Amenities of Book-Collecting and Kindred Affections
Author: Newton, A Edward
Format/Binding: Hard cover
Book Condition: Used - Good. No dust jacket. Sturdy. Top block gilt dulled. Spine soiling. Corners bumped. Pages clean.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Author copyright 1918. "Preface to the Second Edition"
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press.
Place of Publication: Boston.
Date Published: 1919
Keywords: Oscar Wilde; Author: Oak Knoll", Daylesford, Pensylvania;
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About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books

Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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