Book Collecting for Beginners (Part 2): First Editions & Book Conditions

Anyone can be a book collector! Don’t believe me? Well, in this trilogy of videos, I hope to prove you wrong. In this series, you can learn:

Part 1:    • Book Collecting for Beginners (Part 1...  
What is a book collection and what differentiates it from a mere accumulation of books?
Several ideas to kickstart your own collection, suiting any budget or space.

Part 2:
Information and advice regarding one of the more popular forms of collecting - first editions.
Considerations for the condition of a book.

Part 3:    • Book Collecting for Beginners (Part 3...  
Where to look for books for your collection.
I share my secret weapon for finding the perfect book at the best price!

Book Collecting for Beginners Full Playlist:
   • Book Collecting  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 00:00
What is a (true) first edition? 01:48
Follow the flag 02:45
Why care about first editions? 03:28
“Faux” first editions 04:30
Tips for collecting true first editions 06:09
Modern first editions 06:17
Follow the flag (books published in your country) 07:40
Condition - things to consider (completeness) 09:30
Dust jackets 11:30
Setting your condition standards 12:54
Ex-library books 16:22
Conclusion 17:10
Bloopers 17:46

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Music by Daniel Hines
www.danielhines.co.uk

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