Books discarded from library collections are not generally considered collectible. Goldmines price guide collectible record albums abebooks. Books that have been circulated in public libraries, exlibrary or exlib books, as they are generally referred to within the hobby, have very little collectible value, even if. This easytouse guide also lists reference books, clubs, and newsletters that cover specific fields of. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. We put quality, affordable books into the hands of. At a book sale in support of your local library, you discover a title you really want, one youve longed to find for years, one you may have given up hope of ever owning. How to clean and repair exlibrary books bibliology. Significantly more childrens books were sold to libraries then than were sold to the public, and since collectors are all about replicating an original experience, exlibrary copies do not offend at all and sometimes compete favorably with nonexlibraries without dust jackets because many authors were first encountered in libraries. Libraries send us books, make money, and create space for new material. It generally bears the marks of the library, which may take the. Describing and grading the condition of a collectible book.
Collectible hemingway photos, manuscripts, posters, books and more. An exlibrary edition, not to be confused with a library binding, which doesnt have the jackets and is made specifically for. Vintage movie posters were designed by famous graphic artists and illustrators. To be considered collectible, a book should be unique in a way that could reasonably be assumed to increase the books value to a collector such as first editions and first printings. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Why would someone have it in their collection, and do we have it in our private collection or the vj books inventory. Collectible childrens books on ebay the ebay community. Exlibrary books, markings illustrated mywingsbooks.
Its not enough that a book be rare, there has to be a demand for it, too. To be considered collectible, a book should be unique in a way that could reasonably be assumed to increase the book s value to a collector such as first editions and first printings. An ex library copy is a book that once belonged to an institutional or public library. Mywingsbooks exlibrary books, markings illustrated. How to remove library markings from books book collecting guide. Ex library vintage for sale antiquarian collectible books. Grading books collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition. Our program allows libraries to repurpose books they no longer want or need on their shelves. Oct 01, 2007 this easytouse guide also lists reference books, clubs, and newsletters that cover specific fields of collector interest. I have a basement full of old, outofprint books my father in law was a book collector, but many of them are exlibrary most collectors do not want exlibrary books and more then a few are just old and outdatedobsolete. Note that the term ex libris means from the library of. Once you know what books to collect and understand the terms and jargon used in the world of rare books you will be ready to begin building your library. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If the exlibrary sometimes abbreviated exlib designation.
Oct 31, 2015 learn what an ex library edition book is and whether you want them in your book collection. This set really is exquisite, the books are smaller in size like books were in jane austens day than todays format. Significantly more childrens books were sold to libraries then than were sold to the public, and since collectors are all about replicating an original experience, ex library copies do not offend at all and sometimes compete favorably with non ex libraries without dust jackets because many authors were first encountered in libraries. However, they can still be useful to collectors in terms of reference material or simply. If the damage renders the text illegible then the book is not even poor. Since condition is vital for collectors, you are going to come across books with torn or lost dust jackets, cloudy and. Sell back your book has purchased million of books from users all over the usa and can help your library or friends of the library group maximize the revenue from your discards and donations. Every library has its own methods for identifying books in its. Ex library hardcover for sale antiquarian collectible books.
Find antique books, rare edition books, 1st ed books, and more. Mywingsbooks exlibrary books, bindings illustrated. Ill grab some of the previous posts and put them on this thread. Battle true stories of combat in world war ii saturday evening post 1st ed 1965. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Better world books loves antiquarian, rare, and collectible arc books. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Vintage ex library the school and society by john dewey fourth edition 1904.
The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Collectors have varied reactions to the ex library copy, and its important to make an informed decision before you add ex library copies to your own personal library. The isle of blood by rick yancey, smartaleck kill by raymond chandler, some time never. Thriftbooks receives good quality, used books, lists them for sale, and finds new readers worldwide, extending the life of books. The general condition guidelines do not apply to collectible books. If youve taken up rare book collecting, youve probably encountered the phrase ex library copy or seen the shorthand ex lib in a book description. Ex library 4th carolyn for sale antiquarian collectible. Broad collection of ex library 4th carolyn at hard to beat prices. Ex library books are pretty selfexplanatory, as they most often have the common markings of any book formerly housed in a library, including but not limited to. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Public libraries sometimes add an identifying bookplate to their books.
Exlibrary books, bindings illustrated mywingsbooks. It generally bears the marks of the library, which may take the form of stamps, embossed seals, written call numbers, or even a gluedin pocket for a checkout card. Since opening up our program to libraries in 2010 we have had hundreds of libraries all over the us sell us over 100,000 books. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Our team of arc specialists will properly identify, care for and market these books to ensure their value is maximized and they find their way to happy homes. In any case, ive listed a couple more books for sale, mostly ex occidente zagava stuff, but also the entire 6book collection of gene wolfes the book of the new sun as published by centipede press. In this article on removing library markings from books, renowned book care expert bern marcowitz attacks the problem with aplomb and naturally a hair dryer. An exlibrary copy is a book that once belonged to an institutional or public library. Since condition is vital for collectors, you are going to come across books with torn or lost dust jackets, cloudy and smeared protective sleeves mylar covers are easy to replace though, and general shelf wear. Learn what an exlibrary edition book is and whether you want them in your book collection.
Exlibrary copies must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the. I have a basement full of old, outofprint books my father in law was a book collector, but many of them are ex library most collectors do not want ex library books and more then a few are just old and outdatedobsolete. Basic guide to book collecting abebooks shop for books. Antique books, rare edition books, 1st ed books, and more. College textbooks published within past 10 years foreign language books in western script hardcover fiction and nonfiction. Books that have been circulated in public libraries, ex library or ex lib books, as they are generally referred to within the hobby, have very little collectible value, even if they are first editions. If the ex library sometimes abbreviated ex lib designation applies, it should always be included in the books description. Ex library 4th carolyn for sale antiquarian collectible books. The box and each book are covered in fabric, the paper quality and print are excellent with gold edges, plus each book has an attached ribbon book mark. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Jessamy barbara sleigh first edition 1967 hardcover ex library book vintage htf. First edition exlibrary books are not considered collectible within the hobby.
See more ideas about books, antique books and book art. Exlibrary books are pretty selfexplanatory, as they most often have the common markings of any book formerly housed in a library, including but not limited to. This is the gormenghast automata the ultimate one of a kind accessory for fans of mervyn peake. An ex library edition, not to be confused with a library binding, which doesnt have the jackets and is made specifically for libraries, has the library that had it in circulation stamped somewhere on the book. If the exlibrary sometimes abbreviated exlib designation applies, it should always be included in the books description.
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