BOOK COLLECTING: THE BOOK OF FIRST BOOKS
by AHEARN, Allen
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- Seller
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
AHEARN, Allen. BOOK COLLECTING: THE BOOK OF FIRST BOOKS. Rockville: Quill & Brush, 1986. 8vo. Wrappers. (viii), 254 pages. Fourth, an best, edition. Considerably enlarged and corrected, a useful reference. Inscribed by the author. Fine.
Synopsis
Allen and Patricia Ahearn operate the Quill & Brush bookstore in Dickerson, Maryland, and online at www.QBbooks.com, where they specialize in first editions and other fine books. The business was started in 1976, although they have been buying and selling first editions since the mid-1960s. Their previous book is Book Collecting 2000 .
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- Bookseller
- The Bookpress, Ltd. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36531
- Title
- BOOK COLLECTING: THE BOOK OF FIRST BOOKS
- Author
- AHEARN, Allen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Keywords
- HB BI OT, LT
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About the Seller
The Bookpress, Ltd.
Biblio member since 2009
Williamsburg, Virginia
About The Bookpress, Ltd.
The Bookpress Ltd. is located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, near the junction of Jamestown Road and Route 199. In the shop, we sell a wide range of books, maps, and prints. We are open by appointment only.
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...