New York: G.P. Putnam, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, black paper covered spine over red paper covered boards with gilt spine titles. 320pp. including appendices and bibliography. The very first edition of this distinguished guide to identification of modern collectible books which went through many printings and editions and was for years the vade mecum of booksellers. Apparently the first state, with the publisher's corrected spine title on a white parchment overlay on spine. A very tight, clean, fresh and unmarked volume in a crisp, sharp, bright dust jacket with minor fraying at very top of spine. Fine in near fine dust jacket..

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Bookseller: Brillig Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 06028
Title: Book Collecting A Comprehensive Guide
Author: Ahearn, Allen
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0399134565
ISBN 13: 9780399134562
Publisher: G.P. Putnam
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: GUIDE, AHEARN, FIRST EDITION, IDENTIFICATION, MODERN FIRST, BOOKS, BOOKS ON BIBLIOGRAPHY, BIBLIOPHILE, COLLECTOR, COLLECTIING, COLLECTION, TERMS, GLOSSARY,
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