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Books & Ephemera
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Abebooks Glossary 
 This is a glossary of general book-related terms and abbreviations, with an emphasis on those used in the antiquarian and rare book trade. Includes terminology used to describe size and condition of old books. http://www.abebooks.com/docs/HelpCentral/Glossary/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Dec 8, 2002 Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA)
"Since 1949, the ABAA has been promoting ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade in America." The section "For Collectors" provides an introduction to book collecting and evaluation, a FAQ, articles, a glossary, and links to related book resources (note: contains some broken links). Also features a calendar of book fairs. http://www.abaa.org/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Books & Book Collecting
For book collectors searching for rare titles, out of print books, volumes to complete sets, or back issues of magazines. Features a search form containing over a dozen book search services. The site provides key collectors' references works dealing with volume identification, price guides, preservation of fine books, and collecting in such specialty areas as children's books, Americana, cookbooks, historical letters, and maps. Features author bibliographies, glossaries, discussion forums, and much more. http://www.trussel.com/f_books.htm Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Jan 8, 2006 The Ephemera Society of America
This organization was formed "to encourage the preservation and study of paper ephemera, to further the special interests of ephemerists, and to serve as a link among collectors, dealers, and scholars." The site features online exhibits of Japanese trade cards and dolls in advertising, examples of types of ephemera, articles, a bibliography, and links to related sites. http://www.ephemerasociety.org/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 15, 2003 A Garment Worker's Legacy: The Joe Fishstein Collection of Yiddish Poetry
This digital version of a 1998 exhibition allows the world to see the catalog of a remarkable collection of Yiddish books that belonged to Joe Fishstein, an active member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. The 2300 works are mostly poetry; there are also photographs, union memorabilia, early twentieth-century postcards, and theater programs. Fishstein's hand-made dust jackets kept everything in mint condition. Searchable. From McGill University Libraries. http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/fishstein/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Judaism, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Jun 18, 2002 IOBA: Book Terminology
The Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) glossary of commonly used terms. Especially useful for book collectors who need to know how conditions such as "chipped," "dimpled," or "shaken" might affect the value of a book. http://www.ioba.org/terms.html Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Dec 3, 2002 Your Old Books
"This guide covers some frequently asked questions about rare books and book values." There are more than twenty answers to such questions as What makes a book rare? What is a first edition? and Who will appraise books for me? From the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries, part of the American Library Association. http://www.rbms.info/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Feb 20, 2007 |
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