Book Collecting

E-readers allow people to purchase books at a lower price, store them in a much smaller space and access them more easily. The Pandigital Novel is one e-reader model. Users purchase and download…

Teapots are water heating containers with a handle and spout. They come in many sizes and shapes, depending on the type of teapot and its use. Some teapots are made to be decorative pieces, created…

A personal library brings a great deal of pleasure to the owner, but often requires upkeep in order for the owner to know what books are in the collection. Computer programs that can create…

The Pandigital Novel is an e-reader device deigned to work with the Barnes & Nobel online bookstore. Weighing a little more than one pound and using a resistive touchscreen the Pandigital Novel can…

Unlike microorganisms or plants, animals have nervous systems. Composed of cells called neurons, nervous systems enable sensation and perception, as well as voluntary movement and higher forms of…

Russian ambassadors first imported 130 lbs.of tea from Mongolia in 1638. After the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad Chinese tea imports increased making tea drinking popular Russian…

Book lovers generally find themselves collecting hundreds or even thousands of books. All too often, you'll find yourself searching for a favorite book or wondering if you have all the volumes in a…

While CD duplication is possible from most home-computer workstations, mass duplication would be incredibly time consuming. If you want to have a large number of CDs printed, you can hire a printer to…

A variety of crystal rocks are found in Tennessee, with one of the richest sources being the area around Nashville and Carthage. Tennessee's crystals are prized by collectors and mined by industry.…

Rocks, minerals and crystals make up the majority of the landscape of the Earth. Natural deposits of crystal grow in the Earth and rocks until the two become melded together. Hobbyists dig up the…

Mail-order catalogs exist for practically any niche market imaginable. You can place an order with a mail -order catalog to have items shipped directly to your house. To calculate the final cost of an…

Several companies worldwide import and distribute teapots. Most of these companies are glass commodities manufacturers that export as well as import teapots and other housewares.

If you've written a book, the next logical step is to have it published. However, if you don't have the time or aren't willing to put in the effort to seek out traditional publishing forms, you can…

A book autographed by its author can become one of your most prized possessions. Indeed, the mere act of an author signing a book increases its value, especially if the book is a major success or if…

Teapots date to the early 18th century when tea was introduced in Britain, and the British began their love affair with the beverage. Even early examples of the teapot came in many sizes and shapes,…

For centuries, even into the 20th century, when someone wanted to write something down, it meant dipping a pen into an inkwell. Starting in the early 19th century, steel point pens began to replace…

The pretty yellow and green leaves of spring are a welcome change after the stark, leafless trees associated with winter. You can preserve spring leaves by flattening them and drying them out, which…

Many rocks have crystals embedded on their surfaces, within the rocks or are considered to be crystals. Crystals have flat surfaces which can be either large or small. Crystals with small flat…

Ceramic vases come in many shapes, sizes, colors and age. Purchase new vases in retail outlets or go on a treasure hunt and purchase vases at garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets and auctions.…

Ebook readers (eReaders) opened a new world for book lovers. Inside one lightweight electronic device, you can carry a small library full of books. Gone is the time where you had to choose your five…

Starting in the early 19th century, ladies and gentlemen would leave their calling cards when visiting friends and acquaintances. The elegant cases that held these cards are now highly collectible.…

After reading a book, don't let them sit on the shelf collecting dust or leave them in a box in the corner. Instead, use your surplus literature in several ways, which includes recycling. There are a…

Being an avid reader doesn't require more than a collection of books. But you can combine your loves of books and crafting to create useful and beautiful bookworm crafts for yourself or as gifts.

A yearbook is a book published by schools. The book contains pictures of each student in each grade, pictures of each team or council, and highlights from the past academic year. Most U.S. schools…

The Noritake Company began exporting western style china in 1914, eventually exporting products to over 100 countries, according to the "History of Noritake" at NoritakeChina.com. The Noritake Company…

Collecting lamps can be an exciting and profitable venture, whether you are looking to resell the lamps you purchase or just find bargains for your own home. It is important that you know what types…

LIke a goldfish, a knitter's collection of patterns, yarn, needles and books grows as big as the space provided. A knitter may work on one project at a time or several projects at once. Some knitters…

The Internet has made collecting incredibly easy, as never before have great objects and complete information been so accessible. Finding wonderful things to collect online is easy, but collectors…

Beautiful Italian porcelain is collected and enjoyed by many because of its eye-catching designs and fine quality. It is also readily available at antique and collectible stores, garage sale,…

Collectible plates come in every shape, size, and color. Some are made just for the collector's market, designed to hang on a wall or rest on a shelf to be admired. Others were once used for food and…

Part of a stamp's value is based on its condition. Because stamps are made of thin, fragile paper, there are many ways collectible stamps can be marred or damaged. Even fingerprints on stamps can…

First edition books are fun to collect.They allow you to possess a piece of literary history, and some first editions can be quite valuable. However, other editions may look like a first edition, but…

The value of a rug is dependent upon its maker, age, materials, pattern, weaving process and history. Hand-made rugs made by members of a Native American Indian tribe have a much higher value than…

As with other forms of collecting, gun collectors need to keep records of their valuables, too. Creating a written record of your gun collection is a wise way to keep track of your firearms. Depending…

Remember when women owned frilly vanity tables with upholstered stools and ornate mirrors? Atop the table, a mirrored tray held perfume sprayers and fancy jars of creams, potions, and lotions. Like…

Collecting oil cans can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Many models of oil cans are available for reasonable prices. There are only a handful of rare and hard-to-find examples that fetch in the low…

Tiara glassware, manufactured by the Indiana Glass Company of Dunkirk, Indiana, was sold at home parties from 1970 to 1999. Original prices averaged from $10 to $60 per piece, making the glassware…

Marbles attract kids of all ages. The colorful glass balls provide a number of entertainment opportunities. Many marble activities require only a few basic supplies, making them easy to do any time.…

You couldn't resist that first edition classic, or perhaps a new found love for a modern day author. Whether the book is for yourself or a gift for someone else, it is sure to provide a lifetime of…

There are several ways to protect and preserve collectible books, new or old, for years to come. If you are collecting books to resell, the better condition the book is in, the higher the resell…

The Buffalo Pottery Company was established in Buffalo, New York, in 1901. It was an offshoot of the Larkin Soap Company, which was founded in 1875. John Larkin and his brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard…

For people interested in history, collecting historical items can be a fun and exciting hobby. Unfortunately, items of historical significance can often exceed the average collector’s budget.…

There are many books on collecting blue and white china; in this free video guide to antique & collectible plates, an antique expert gives you great resources for your china collecting.

Learn how to organize bookmarks for your book collection with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Learn how to arrange book ends for your book collection with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Learn how to keep the books of your book collection safe even during an earthquake with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Learn the best location for keeping your book collection with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Learn where to divide your book collection with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Learn how to choose the right type of shelves for your book collection with expert book storage tips in this free online book related video clip.

Organize that precious book collection! Learn tips for cataloging your book collection in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer.

Is this the first printing or not? Learn how to identify first editions in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer.

How much does an autograph increase the value of a book? Learn tips for collecting autographed and inscribed books in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer.

There comes a time when a book collection becomes a library. When books are stacked in every room of the house and doubled up on your bookshelves, you may find that it becomes difficult to lay your…

Ever open a book to find the author's signature inside? Usually this sparks two thoughts: 1. How lucky! and 2. Why did anyone give this up? Well instead of just happening upon signed books and…

Collectors of early methods of photography often collect tintypes, also known as ferrotypes or melainotypes. This method of photography, invented in 1856, remained popular throughout the 1800s.…

Miniature lamps are popular collector items. Oil and kerosene lamps from the Victorian era are especially sought after. Referred to as "miniature" because they're so small, they can't provide adequate…

For people who admire the written word, collecting first edition books seems a natural fit. "First edition" refers to the original publication of a book, and usually the first printing as well. Take…

The first Nancy Drew books were published in 1930. Since then, Nancy and her friends have been reincarnated in several forms and received a thorough re-editing in the 1950s. She has even been the…

Reading, of course, is a very popular and enjoyable pastime. Books themselves can be an enthralling and valuable hobby, as well. The purchase of rare antique books can be addictive, and some…

Stone carving has an illustrious history that goes back to times before modern civilization. Great sculptors, such as Michelangelo and Donatello, are part of this stone carving tradition. If you would…

Chip carving is a traditional method of carving wood that revolves around cutting chips out of a piece of wood with a knife. Chip carving is used primarily to create designs. These designs can be for…

Read any good books lately? If you see a book on your favorite subject, say a mystery or a cookbook, do you feel compelled to buy it? Do you have a shelf full of science fiction books or books about…

We've all seen the stereotype: an earnest-looking fellow in shorts leaping across a field with huge net on a stick over his shoulder. This is the butterfly collector. So he catches an interesting…

Stamp collecting (or philately, as it's called) can be interesting and enjoyable. Here's how to take good care of your collection so you can preserve your stamps and participate in your hobby for many…