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http://www.alibris.com/articles_features/articles/gozdecki/gozdecki-home.cfm/
A Guide to Book Collecting in the 21st Century Open in a new browser window
   Information on beginning or sustaining a book collection from Roger Gozdecki, a collector and seller of books for more than 20 years.
   http://www.alibris.com/articles_features/articles/gozdecki/gozdecki-home.cfm/
http://www.djmcadam.com/book-values.html
Antiquarian Book Values Open in a new browser window
   An article offering assistance on determining the value of old and rare books.
   http://www.djmcadam.com/book-values.html
http://www.collectibleclassifieds.com/books.htm
Antique & Collectible Books Open in a new browser window
   Classified ads for books at collectibleclassifieds.com
   http://www.collectibleclassifieds.com/books.htm
http://aspin.asu.edu/azcb/
Arizona Center for the Book Open in a new browser window
   Educational outreach of the Library of Congress to stimulate interest in books, reading, libraries, and research about the historic role of the book and print culture in society. Includes links.
   http://aspin.asu.edu/azcb/
http://bibliomania.net/
Bibliomania Open in a new browser window
   Information of interest to book lovers and collectors. Book search engines, resources, supplies, series information.
   http://bibliomania.net/
http://collectbooks.about.com/
Book Collecting from About.com Open in a new browser window
   Provides resources to start, evaluate, and grow a book collection.
   http://collectbooks.about.com/
http://www.bookhunterpress.com/
Book Hunter Press Open in a new browser window
   Book fair calendar, dealer search capacity, used book market reports, and print and subscription online regional used book lovers' guides.
   http://www.bookhunterpress.com/
http://www.xs4all.nl/~knops/index3.html
Book Information Website Open in a new browser window
   Devoted to all aspects of books.
   http://www.xs4all.nl/~knops/index3.html
http://www.Book-Sales-in-America.com/index.html
Book Sales in America Open in a new browser window
   A guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other non-profit organizations.
   http://www.Book-Sales-in-America.com/index.html
http://www.trussel.com/f_books.htm
Books and Book Collecting Open in a new browser window
   A large collection of information and links useful to book collectors.
   http://www.trussel.com/f_books.htm
http://www.clique.co.uk/bibfind.htm
British Internet Bookdealers Open in a new browser window
   Used, out-of-print, old, rare and antiquarian books. Free online searching of the central register of BIB handling used, out-of-print, old, rare and secondhand books, searchable by specialist field or name.
   http://www.clique.co.uk/bibfind.htm
http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm
British Isles Library History Open in a new browser window
   A database with information on over 27,000 libraries in the British Isles.
   http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/muss/topbooks.html
Centenary Book Project Open in a new browser window
   A current compilation of top ten books of the 20th century.
   http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/muss/topbooks.html
http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/
Center for the Book Open in a new browser window
   A Library of Congress affiliate featuring, state center affiliates, community of the book organizations, reading promotion partners, book fairs and other literary events.
   http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Library/9417/
Collecting Rare Books Open in a new browser window
   A guide to understanding the basics of book collecting and using online resources as well as links to other useful sites.
   http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Library/9417/
http://www.digital-librarian.com/bookcollecting.html
Digital Librarian Open in a new browser window
   Links of interest to the book collector.
   http://www.digital-librarian.com/bookcollecting.html
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mcgoni/penguins
Early Penguin Paperbacks Open in a new browser window
   Early history of the series and a checklist of the first fifty books.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mcgoni/penguins
http://members.lycos.co.uk/daveellison/
Elly's Book Emporium Open in a new browser window
   A Frederick Warne Observer books collectors' resource including history, publishers, and links.
   http://members.lycos.co.uk/daveellison/
http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/index.html
English Bible History Open in a new browser window
   A history and timeline of the development of English language translations of The Bible.
   http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/index.html
http://www.randomhouse.com/everymans/
Everyman's Library Open in a new browser window
   A distinctive collection of collectible, hardcover editions of the world's classics.
   http://www.randomhouse.com/everymans/
http://www.firsts.com
Firsts Magazine Open in a new browser window
   Resource for book collecting, including first editions, rare, and antiquarian books.
   http://www.firsts.com
http://www.fadedgiant.net/default.htm
Guide To Rare Book Values Open in a new browser window
   Auction prices for over 35,000 collectible and rare books, auction selling tips, autograph gallery, glossary, and links.
   http://www.fadedgiant.net/default.htm
http://www.hbic.library.utoronto.ca/
History of the Book in Canada Open in a new browser window
   Home of a committee formed by the Bibliographical Society of Canada and charged with developing a history of books in Canada.
   http://www.hbic.library.utoronto.ca/
http://members.cox.net/lewismag/paperback.html
I Buy Vintage Paperbacks Open in a new browser window
   I buy paperback books such as science adult if published before 1975. Let me know what you have.
   http://members.cox.net/lewismag/paperback.html
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~aldine/
In Aedibvs Aldi Open in a new browser window
   The legacy of Aldus Manutius and his press.
   http://www.lib.byu.edu/~aldine/
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~finns/introfac.htm
Information on Facsimile Books Open in a new browser window
   An introduction to facsimile books, faithful recreations of the original. From Finn's Fine Books.
   http://www.ozemail.com.au/~finns/introfac.htm
http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/legacy/
Jefferson's Legacy Open in a new browser window
   A Brief History of the Library of Congress and a chronology of the collections with a selected bibliography on the library.
   http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/legacy/
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/biblio.html
Literary Resources -- Bibliography and History of the Book Open in a new browser window
   An index of web resources focusing on those of interest to scholars.
   http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/biblio.html
http://www.litterascripta.com/
Littera Scripta Open in a new browser window
   Antiquarian, used & rare books on the Internet: A Reader's Guide. Includes resources for readers, book collectors, and booksellers.
   http://www.litterascripta.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/wy/llydien/antiquarian1.html
Llydien Favourite Antiquarian Bookstores Open in a new browser window
   Descriptions of second-hand/antiquarian bookstores in England and abroad.
   http://www.angelfire.com/wy/llydien/antiquarian1.html
http://www.dogeared.com/
Modern Library Collecting Open in a new browser window
   Articles and resources for collectors of the Modern Library series.
   http://www.dogeared.com/
http://www.jrmartin.cwc.net/
Observer Pocket Books Open in a new browser window
   Information on the Observer's Book series including a history, title list and collector's club.
   http://www.jrmartin.cwc.net/
http://www.rbms.nd.edu/
RBMS homepage Open in a new browser window
   Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the American Library Association
   http://www.rbms.nd.edu/
http://www.hallelnet.com/whisper/
Rainbow Forest Open in a new browser window
   Information on Whisper the Winged Unicorn books, series checklist, illustrations, and links. Also offers banner, rainbow, and sticker downloads.
   http://www.hallelnet.com/whisper/
http://www.virginia.edu/oldbooks/
Rare Book School Open in a new browser window
   Five-day courses at the University of Virginia on the history of the manuscript book, typography, book illustration, bookbinding, descriptive bibliography, rare book librarianship and related subjects.
   http://www.virginia.edu/oldbooks/
http://books.interdart.co.uk/
Resources for Booksellers and Book Collectors Open in a new browser window
   Information on and links to UK specialist booksellers, associations, search databases, book binding, repair and conservation materials, bibliographies, library archives, and related topics.
   http://books.interdart.co.uk/
http://www.rosenbach.org/
Rosenbach Home Page Open in a new browser window
   The Rosenbach is a museum of art and antiques and library of rare books and manuscripts, housed in a historic 19th century mansion in Philadelphia, PA.
   http://www.rosenbach.org/
http://searchenginez.com/bookcollecting.html
Searchenginez.com - Book Collecting Open in a new browser window
   Guides and tips for describing, caring for, identifying, and pricing books.
   http://searchenginez.com/bookcollecting.html
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/4369/Bookplate/contents.htm
The Art of the Ex Libris Open in a new browser window
   A large site dedicated to bookplate collecting with sections focusing on heraldic bookplates and modern bookplates.
   http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/4369/Bookplate/contents.htm
http://www.clique.co.uk/
The Clique Open in a new browser window
   Computer and internet services for bookdealers, librarians and book collectors.
   http://www.clique.co.uk/
http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html
The History of Printing Open in a new browser window
   A history of the development of printed books, maps and manuscripts.
   http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html
http://www.livre-rare-book.com/anninter/annuaire.html
The International Directory of Second-Hand Bookshops Open in a new browser window
   A listing of bookshops worldwide. Some content is in French only.
   http://www.livre-rare-book.com/anninter/annuaire.html
http://home.wanadoo.nl/wiswin/
The Toy Catalog Collector Open in a new browser window
   Photographic archive of a collection of old and rare catalogs of toy models such as trains.
   http://home.wanadoo.nl/wiswin/
http://hatteraslight.com/navy/UsedBookshall/mobydick.html
Used Books Hatteras Campfire Open in a new browser window
   Forum devoted to discussing, exchanging, buying, and selling used and rare books.
   http://hatteraslight.com/navy/UsedBookshall/mobydick.html
http://home.att.net/~Maychap/
Winston Science Fiction Classics Open in a new browser window
   A list of books in this series along with cover scans of some of them.
   http://home.att.net/~Maychap/
http://www.popupbooks.net/
Wonderful World Of Pop-up And Animated Books Open in a new browser window
   About collecting pop-up and animated books. Over 2000 book exhibits, collectors message board, price guide, and links.
   http://www.popupbooks.net/
http://www.rbms.nd.edu/yob.html
Your Old Books Open in a new browser window
   This guide covers some frequently asked questions about rare books and book values. No attempt has been made to identify or to evaluate individual books.
   http://www.rbms.nd.edu/yob.html
http://www.trussel.com/books/pseudo.htm
a.k.a. Open in a new browser window
   Author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, working names, legalized names, pen names, noms des plumes, and maiden names.
   http://www.trussel.com/books/pseudo.htm
http://www.massmedia.com/~mikeb/rcb/
rec.collecting.books FAQ Open in a new browser window
   Information on the Usenet newsgroup and answers to commonly asked book collecting questions.
   http://www.massmedia.com/~mikeb/rcb/

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Last Updated: 2005-01-06 03:38:48