It's hard for some people to understand the value of an old first edition book. They would say, "how could a tiny little book be worth thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars?" I hate to admit it, but I once thought the exact same way. Even if I wanted to read a particular old classic novel, there are modern-day reprints of the same book for twenty to thirty bucks, at … [Read more...] about The Magic Behind a First Edition Rare Book
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Get Started Collecting Rare Books
If you love to read and write, collecting rare books can be one of the most enjoyable hobbies to spend time on. Not only that, but rare books have the ability to maintain value, and if you're lucky appreciate in value, if you're able to acquire the right books and hold them for the long term. There are many things to consider when beginning your rare book collecting … [Read more...] about Get Started Collecting Rare Books
Poetry Books for Collectors and Investors
If you're a rare book collector, perhaps you should consider adding a little poetry to your bookshelf. Some of the oldest and most influential books have been written in poetry. Since prehistoric times it's been used as a way to communicate ideas, facts, and laws. I know it's hard to imagine, but before there was written text, there was poetry. As a way to remember historical … [Read more...] about Poetry Books for Collectors and Investors
Rally Goes Beyond Classic Cars
The fractional ownership collector car company is expanding its offerings into a broader range of collectible assets. Rally Rd will be offering a Honus Wagner T206 baseball card, a Rolex 5100, and a first edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this summer. Check the app for details on the initial offerings coming soon. Today we’re excited to announce that … [Read more...] about Rally Goes Beyond Classic Cars
Richard Feynman Books Heading to Auction
Few items from Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Richard Feynman come to auction very often, mostly for the fact that he donated his entire archives to Caltech. November 30th Sotheby's is set to auction off several items Feynman personally used, including a book that helped him win the Nobel Prize in 1965. Fine Books Magazine has this excerpt of the Feynman book, "The Principles of … [Read more...] about Richard Feynman Books Heading to Auction
