📚✨ Explore a curated selection of articles on book collecting, from expert tips and industry insights to fascinating stories about rare finds. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, these articles offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for your book-collecting journey. Happy reading! 😊
Machynlleth’s professional Tolkien collector has shared his tips and tricks ahead of the new Lord of the Rings movie release. This article was published in Cambrian News by Debbie Luxon Mark Faith has been collecting rare editions of Tolkien books since 2003, hosting a…
The Poison Book Project examines antique books for heavy-metal pigments — including mercury, lead and arsenic — commonly used in Victorian bookbinding This article was published in The San Diego Union-Tribune by Ashley Stimpson As a graduate student in Laramie, Wyo., in the 1990s,…
Luqman showing the process of ‘threading’ where pages are aligned in the sewing frame before being bound together.
Prestopans, ScotlandA monument honoring 81 residents of this Scottish town who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century. This article was published by Atlas Obscura. SITUATED IN A CUL-DE-SAC OF a residential housing development in the suburbs of the coastal town of Prestopans, stands…
A scarce 16th-century astronomy treatise, written by a Welshman before Galileo was born, has been sold to a private international buyer after an intense bidding war. This article was published by BBC.com by Miriam Barker & Gray Gathergood-Dains. A first edition of The Castle…
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF RARE BOOKSELLERS EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER THE PLANNED REMOVAL OF THE BOUQUINISTES’ STALLS BY THE CITY OF PARIS Bouquinistes’ Book Stalls in Paris This article was published was published by International League of Antiquarian Booksellers As the Paris Salon du Livre…
If you have a vintage book lying around, it could be worth a small fortune. We reveal 10 classics that could net you thousands of pounds – time to check the attic for any hidden treasures. This article was published in Money Week by…
This article was published in The Wild Hunt by Manny Moreno. YORK, England – Two of the most famous historical texts on witches and witchcraft were recently sold at a rare books auction in Yorkshire. The auction concluded on January 25, 2023, bringing top…
Apart from collecting old rare books and magazines from district towns and remote villages across the country, this Natore book collector promotes his collection on social media and connects with collectors from all over the country This article was published was published in The…
It’s hidden deep within a city museum and prized worldwide – but we’re betting you’ve never even heard of it, let alone seen it. This article was published in Glasglow Live by Craig Williams. Glasgow is home to an incredible number of remarkable treasures,…
