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How to Collect Antique Books

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 and technical books of the times describing early procedures and techniques, signed and first editions of classics and accounts of life of times gone by are only a few examples of collectible antique books.

Instructions

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  Learn about antique book collecting and antique book care by reading articles on the subject. It is also important to learn the terms used in antiquarian book collecting.
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  Decide if there is a specific author, type of book or topic that would like to collect. Some antique book collectors limit their collections while others collect various types of antique books.
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  Purchase a price guide for antique books to help you know the value and fair pricing of books that you find.
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  Visit antique stores and used book stores to see if they have any antique books that you would like to add to your collection. Tell the store owner the type of antique book you are interested in collecting, or if there is a specific book that you are trying to find. The shop owner will keep that in mind when they visit other stores or go on buying trips.
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  Browse online auction sites looking for antiques books that you would like to own.
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  Scour thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets to find that hidden treasure that has been packed away for years.

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