Abc for book collectors core reference resources for a rare. This edition, edited by the historian of printing and books, nicolas barker, was first. You can browse the abc for book collectors on the ilab website. The preceding section, bibliography and textual criticism, includes many works closely allied to book collecting. Offers an automated wants notification to registered users registration is free. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker on. Ray, the private collector and the literary scholar, the private collector and the support of scholarship. Nov 29, 2008 shaken, unsophisticated, harleian style, fingerprint, e book, dentelle. Internet resources for collecting law books lillian. 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. We publish a broad range of nonfiction books for adults, including biography, lifestyle, cooking, sport, current affairs and australiana, as well as childrens fiction, nonfiction, and picture books. Of the first edition of this book wilmarth lewis wrote in the book collector, it is a delight clear, accurate and witty. 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. Glossary of book termssome common abbreviations used in the world of collectible books.
World geography abc book by chris tusaneza on prezi. Abc for book collectors by john carter librarything. Buy abc for book collectors 8 by carter, john isbn. Abc for book collectors, while keeping us uptodate with modern terminology, retains its humorous character and importance as the one indispensable guide to book collecting. Published 1994 condition fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edgenicked and dust.
Shaken, unsophisticated, harleian style, fingerprint, e book, dentelle. The abaa and ilab websites have special pages of book collecting links and an online version of carters abc for book collectors. An excellent book collectors glossary, by john carter and first published in 1952. John carters abc for book collectors is now available on line. Papers read at a clark library seminar, april 5, 1969, by louis b. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. It is in fact perhaps the definitive glossary of its kind and highly recommended. Also available as a pdf at the international league.
Sheppards confidential compiles yet more resources and. Can you define these terms if not, this is the book for you. The internet has been my holy grail quest since the beginning of time, it seems. Jun 08, 2011 international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. We publish a broad range of nonfiction books for adults, including biography. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Before i discuss the origins and publication of abc for book collectors a brief outline of its author is in order. Book collecting england history to 1500 old english libraries. This glossary provides an alphabetized list of terminology and jargon on the subject of rare books and bibliography.
Tender hinges, textblock foreedge a little stained, signs of cellotape glue on covers and endpapers. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Abc for book collectors by john carter, hardcover barnes. Aug 06, 2010 abc for book collectors by john carter revised by nicolas barker.
It is, in short, a masterpiece, whose merits are acknowledged by the fact that it has never, in forty years, been out of print. Oct 23, 2012 i do have, and appreciate, carters abc for book collectors from the site as a free pdf download. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Abc for book collectors london, rupert hartdavis, 1966. John carters abc for book collectors quickly established itself as the essential introduction to the language of book collecting. Abc books publishes the stories that matter to australians, written by some of australias best storytellers. I use this book, along with a few others in the same genre, to help me list and describe all of the books in my collection just under titles. 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. Abraham is known as the father of arabic and jewish people. I do have, and appreciate, carters abc for book collectors from the site as a free pdf download. Because his two sons became important jewish figures, abraham is studied by. Nicolas barker this reference book contains over 450 alphabetical entries ranging in length from a single line to several pages.
Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker. Abc for book collectors core reference resources for a. If you plan to sell your books, then this book will help you accurately describe the books condition, edition, printing, etc. International league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. The making, collection and use of books during the middle ages, by ernest albert savage gutenberg text and illustrated html. Abc for book collectors 8th edition, 2004, by john carter and nicolas barker pdf with commentary at filed under. From a practical sense, having the data in zemple on first editions. Abc for book collectors by john carter, first edition. From antiquities to 20th century icons, from quirky to classy and kitsch to classic, collectors. Antiquarian booksellers association ilab ifpda the sign of a good book fair. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors, first pub.
We published the sixth edition in 1992, the seventh in 1995, and the eighth in 2004, with several printings of each edition in between. Ever wondered what foxing is or the difference between a presentation copy and an association copy. Internet resources for collecting law books lillian goldman. How to describe a book book collectors librarything. Oak knoll press and the british library have given permission to the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab to make available for. Alphabet bookshop abacilab general used bookstore, monsat. The abc thus retains its character as an indispensable guide to book collecting. John carters abc for book collectors is available to view here. I finally took the opportunity to read john carters abc for book collectors all the way through ive dipped into it for various reasons for years, but never actually sat and read the whole thing. Sheppards confidential compiles yet more resources and information for book people around the world, in both website and email newsletter forms which feature news, insightful commentary and events for dealers and. 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. Roberts and etherington abc for book collectors abaa ilab illuminated manuscripts library and information science dictionary of abbreviations. The international league of antiquarian booksellers is a nonprofit umbrella organization of bookseller associations, with its legal location in geneva, switzerland. Published 1994 condition fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edgenicked and dustdulled dust wrapper, now mylarsleeved.
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. Abc for bookcollectors london, rupert hartdavis, 1966. Scholars needing to consult materials in private collections will benefit from the advice in gordon n. Oct 07, 2015 suppose i want to write a description of a book in my lt collection that is comparable to a good description written by a used book seller. Abc for book collectors 8th edition, 2004, by john carter and nicolas barker pdf with commentary at ilab. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker download. 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. Nicolas barker this reference book contains over 450 alphabetical entries ranging in length from a single line to several.
Abc for book collectors by john carter revised by nicolas barker. May 06, 2002 our publishing company, oak knoll press, publishes about 40 titles a year in the same field for instance john carters abc for bookcollectors is an oak knoll press publication. Jacob bayer ad letters of georgia a albany movement began in fall 1961 and ended in summer 1962 during reconstruction, involved desegregation in which blacks. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John carter, 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. From a practical sense, having the data in zemple on first editions and the mcbride pocket guides would be helpful while buying on the road. John carter abc of book collecting cotsen childrens library. John carter 19061976, educated at eton and kings college. Jacob bayer ad letters of georgia a albany movement began in fall 1961 and ended in summer 1962 during reconstruction, involved desegregation in which blacks used nonviolent protests. International league of antiquarian booksellers wikipedia. First published in 1952 carters abc for book collectors as it is known has. The abaa is accepting entries for the 2020 national collegiate book collecting contest, which is jointly administered by the antiquarian booksellers. Churchill book collector abaailabioba abebooks san.
Growing up he became a hernif, which is someone without specific religion but believes there is. Bookthinker abaa newsletter ae monthly ioba standard. At an early age, abraham misunderstood and questioned god. Title summary field provided by blackwell north america, inc. Oak knoll press, publishes about 40 titles a year in the same field for instance john carters abc for bookcollectors is an oak. We were especially happy to publish jane greenfields abc of bookbinding bib. A series on collectables, collecting, and the collectors who passionately seek, find and enjoy.
It federates 22 national associations of antiquarian booksellers, 1 representing nearly 2000 dealers in 32 countries. Scholars needing to consult materials in private collections will benefit from. Each entry consists of a definition and analysis of the technical terms of book. John carter, 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 carters abc for book collectors quickly established itself as the essential introduction to the language of bookcollecting.
Here, in over 700 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. 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. Because his two sons became important jewish figures, abraham is studied by jews. Offers an automated wants notification to registered users registration is free, a searchable directory of member booksellers, multilingual glossaries of bookseller terms, carters abc for book collectors in pdf format, a calendar. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. So far, ive found the ioba book terminology page, the ilab glossary page, and this page on how to describe a book. 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. Internet resources for collecting law books lillian goldman law.