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Finding a special first edition of a book by one of your favorite authors can be a breathtaking experience. Sometimes the hunt for a rare find can be just as exhilarating. The challenge is in knowing where to look and how to identify antiques when you find them. Here are some of the things you'll need to know before you go hunting.
An antique store owner explains how to evaluate vintage books you might find at garage sales and what to look for in this free video on antiques. Read More
Take care of your book investment! Learn how to care for rare books in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer. Read More
Nowadays, books are made with preservation in mind. They're printed on environmentally-safe and acid-free paper. While care should still be taken to care for these books, Read More
You have decided to dust off your bookshelves and you realize that you have several very old books in your collection. Could they be antiques? Are they worth money? Here Read More
An antique store owner explains how to evaluate comic books you might find at garage sales and what to look for in this free video on antiques. Read More
Just in case you kept your great grandfather's collection of old Collier's, Saturday Evening Post, Life or other magazines, you may be wondering how to find out what Read More
Antique book collectors feel that antiquarian books are special treasures from the past. Antique books have survived the ages and hold valuable keys to the past. Medical Read More
Keeping old books clean keeps them in good condition, which gives them a longer shelf life. It makes them look better and more presentable. Antiquarians, antique book Read More
Buying rare books from collectible book dealers. Learn how to find rare books at book trade shows in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer. Read More
An experienced book collector and online seller explains how to research the value of books you want to sell in this free book collecting and e-commerce video. Read More
Should you try to repair a book or would that detract from the value? Learn how to tell if a damaged collectible book shoud be restored or rebound in this free book Read More
Tips for determining condition of an old book. Learn about the importance of the condition of rare books in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer. Read More
How to find out how much a book is worth. Learn how to research the value of rare books in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer. Read More
Antique books grow more valuable over time unless they fall apart or suffer damage. You can maintain these precious volumes by following these steps. Read More
Collecting issues of Mad Magazine, including tricks, tips and things to look for in this free video series on collecting antiques brought to you by an antiques store owner. Read More
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