And to read a fascinating article about collecting books, their values, and womens place in the trade, read about the rare women in the rare book trade. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by. Mar 04, 2020 abc for book collectors by john carter 6th edition, london, 1980. You can start with general volumes on book collecting and book history. It describes the various physical parts of books and defines things. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker on. There are many, many fascinating and educational books detailing the inner workings of the rare book trade. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage childrens books. Informative and often entertaining definitions of the terms which serious book collectors should know.
Tender hinges, textblock foreedge a little stained, signs of cellotape glue on covers and endpapers. If youre looking for high quality and personal collection services, youve come to the right place. Carter s abc, first printed in 1952, was last revised, expanded, and given a new introduction by nicolas barker, his friend and the respected editor of the book collector, in 2004. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Can highly recommend this app and the rest of the collectors software. It is, in short, a masterpiece, whose merits are acknowledged by the fact that it has never, in forty years, been out of print.
Nicolas barker worked with his friend john carter revising the abc up to the latters death in 1975 and has faithfully preserved the spirit of the original. Abc for book collectors retains its humorous character as the one indispensable guide to book collecting while also keeping us uptodate with modern terminology. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. Abaa abc for bookcollectors fifth edition by carter. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker. Abc for book collectors by john carter, hardcover barnes. This seventh edition of john carter s classic text contains indepth descriptions of every aspect of antique and modern book collecting from a to z. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles.
The book collector 14 coxwell street cirencester gl7 2bh. You can also learn more in carter s abc for book collectors and collected books. Now in its eighth edition, abc is the comprehensive reference work for book collectors and dealers everywhere. When harley carter was a teenager, he experienced 15 minutes of fame when he solved the mystery of a serial killer plaguing his small town. Here, in over 450 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography. Stitz drew on previously published material, reprinting articles from sources where the history of australian bibliophiles is sometimes addressed. Abc for book collectors by carter, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 06, 2010 the article mentions abc for book collectors as the single indispensible book for the beginner collector. Can you define these terms if not, this is the book for you. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with additio. We polled some dealers and collectors and arrived at this list of the top ten books every book collector should read. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children.
Abc for book collectors by john carter nicolas barker. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. We have quite an extensive reference library of individual author bibliographies and biographies, but the following books are close at hand as we enter books in the computer. According to the 6 th edition of john carters essential abc for book collectors 1980, condition in book collectors mind means a good deal more than the volumes superficial, physical appearance. From antiquities to 20th century icons, from quirky to classy and kitsch to classic, collectors. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its subject and keeps within them, and saving grace treats that subject with individuality as well as authority, in a style at once concise, forthright and witty. This new, 9th edition corevised by barker and simran thadani is a book that no purchasing collector or cataloguer should think of as a frivolous expense, and a book. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker, simarn thadani, nicolas barker, simran thadani on.
The store prides itself on its collection of africana and militaria. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its subject and keeps within them, and. John waynflete carter 10 may 1905 18 march 1975 was an english author, diplomat, bibliographer, book collector, antiquarian bookseller and vicepresident of the bibliographical society of london. John carter s abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by nicolas barker and simran thadani, 9 th edition. Abc for book collectors by john carter, first edition abebooks passion for books. Sep 12, 20 before i discuss the origins and publication of abc for book collectors a brief outline of its author is in order. This eighth edition has been revised by nicolas barker, editor of the book collector and incorporates additional words created by the introduction of webbased collecting. Abc for book collectors by john carter, first edition abebooks.
A friend of mine recently presented me with a copy of abc for book collectors by john carter fourth edition. Carter after attending eton college, he studied classics at kings college, cambridge, where he gained a double first. John carter 19061976, educated at eton and kings college, cambridge, became a bibliophile early on and found himself so keenly interested in the field he made a career of it. Abc for book collectors london, rupert hartdavis, 1966. Abc for book collectors by john carter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shaken, unsophisticated, harleian style, fingerprint, e book, dentelle.
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Abc for book collectors by john carter, nicolas barker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to the 6 th edition of john carter s essential abc for book collectors 1980, condition in book collector s mind means a good deal more than the volumes superficial, physical appearance. There are more than 490 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, describing the technical terms used in book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with. Abc for book collectors by john carter, 9781584561125, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now, years later, harley has become a famous hollywood actor playing a grownup version of what he actually was as a kid.
Abc for book collectors by john carter thriftbooks. The book collectors society of australia bcsa has been a focus for australian book collectors to share their enthusiasm for books of all kinds. The book collector is an antiquarian bookstore in the cultural heart of the seaside village of hermanus from where it sells and ships literary treasures to book lovers and collectors across the world. Pdf john carter s abc for book collectors download full. After numerous reprints of the fifth edition a sixth edition appeared in 1980 edited by nicolas barker incorporating carter s last changes and his own revisions. Read the online 8th edition of abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker for your first free hit of heroin, and then pay for the revised 9th edition of john carter s abc for book collectors. A series on collectables, collecting, and the collectors who passionately seek, find and enjoy. Nov 29, 2008 shaken, unsophisticated, harleian style, fingerprint, e book, dentelle. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with additional information and an introduction by nicolas barker. Im not a book collector somehow i acquired this book but i do enjoy reading memoirs written by folk who have spent their lives in pursuit of rare books and spotless first editions helen hanffs books for instance and lawrence and nancy goldstones book used and rare and this abc was a useful reference to some of the terminology used in.
His 1934 expose, an enquiry into the nature of certain nineteenth century pamphlets, cowritten with graham pollard, exposed the forgeries of books and pamphlets by harry buxton forman, a distinguished executive editor of keats and shelley, and thomas j. John carter s abc for book collectors is one of the best guides a free. Abc for book collectors 2 john robert carter, born 2 may 1949 programming in sql with oracle, ingres, and dbase iv 3 carter, john e. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Book collecting leads to geeking out on a whole realm of esoteric knowledge about book publishing. Seventh 7th edition, with corrections, additions and an introduction by nicolas barker.
Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere. An independent cognate society also exists in adelaide. Here, in over 450 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with salutory comment on such subjects as. Before i discuss the origins and publication of abc for book collectors a brief outline of its author is in order. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Nicolas barker john carter s abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. Abc for book collectors 9th ed john carter, nicolas. Wise, one of the worlds most prominent book collectors. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. John carters abc for book collectors in searchworks catalog.
There is also an equally active branch in melbourne. If theres any one book about books that i always keep within reach, its john carters abc for book collectors. Find book dealers used and rare in phoenix, az on yellowbook. John carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference book on the subject. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Summary this ninth and first illustrated edition, revised and edited by nicolas barker and simran thadani, and with a new introduction, incorporates more additions and amendments which they have accumulated since the last edition was updated for oak knoll press provided by publisher. Carter until his death in 1976 oversaw five editions of the abc for book collectors, each revised and updated as necessary, with the fifth edition being published in 1972. The internet has made searching for used or rare books more convenient than ever, and collectors now only have to look to the nearest computer to browse large selections of antique and outofprint titles. John carter s abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by nicolas barker and simran thadani published by ci on april 15, 2017. Reviews 0 a must for every bibliophile, no matter your collecting interest.
Here, in over 490 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found definition and analysis of the technical terms used in. Shipping cost may be slightly higher depending on weight of book and shipping destination. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with. Inscribed for david battie who will advise me, please, of any ommissions which strike him in the course of his work, in which i wish him happiness and success, john carter 22 november 67 to front end paper. An audience member considered that reference in an episode to a meccano club exhibition to be held on and 14 october in melbourne was misleading as the dates actually referred to a previous exhibition held in 2007. Previous editions are cited in books for college libraries, 3d edits the return of the king as the latest edition of a classicthe first complete revision of carter s text, originally published in 1952arrives with new information and an introduction by nicolas barker, editor of the book collector since 1965. Our employees are friendly and will be there to answer any questions you. Founded by ian fleming in 1952, the book collector is the leading literary journal commenting on all aspects of the book. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing home search new listings authors titles subjects serials. John carter s abc for book collectors in searchworks catalog skip to. First published in 1952, this has become for many the bible of book collecting although there is another bible for collectors of the bible.
Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Among other changes, the edition adds words created by the introduction of web. Abc for book collectors by john carter nicolas barker abebooks. John carters abc for book collectors like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its subject and keeps within them, and saving grace treats that subject with individuality as well as authority, in a style at once concise, forthright and witty. John carter librarything catalog your books online. Book collecting, thanks to the internet has become a growing pastime open to all, even collectors without a great deal of money or time. It was founded in sydney in 1944, and its journal biblionews has been published since 1947. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by nicolas barker and simran thadani, 9th edition. Australian book collectors, edited by charles stitz.
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