Modern Library Collecting:
Articles and resources for collectors of the Modern Library series.
http://www.dogeared.com/
Winston Science Fiction Classics:
A list of books in this series along with cover scans of some of
them.
http://home.att.net/~Maychap/
Everyman's Library:
A distinctive collection of collectible, hardcover editions of the
world's classics.
http://www.randomhouse.com/everymans/
Center for the Book:
A Library of Congress affiliate featuring, state center affiliates,
community of the book organizations, reading promotion partners,
book fairs and other literary events.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/
British Internet Bookdealers:
Used, out-of-print, old, rare and antiquarian books. Free online
searching of the central register of BIB handling used,
out-of-print, old, rare and secondhand books, searchable by
specialist field or name.
http://www.clique.co.uk/bibfind.htm
Collecting Rare Books:
A guide to understanding the basics of book collecting and using
online resources as well as links to other useful sites.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Library/9417/
The Clique:
Computer and internet services for bookdealers, librarians and book
collectors.
http://www.clique.co.uk/
Antiquarian Book Dealers and Associations:
An extensive directory of booksellers, associations and other
collectors' resources on the web.
http://www.connectotel.com/books/wwwbs.html
Littera Scripta:
Antiquarian, used & rare books on the Internet: A Reader's Guide.
Includes resources for readers, book collectors, and booksellers.
http://www.litterascripta.com/
The Art of the Ex Libris:
A large site dedicated to bookplate collecting with sections
focusing on heraldic bookplates and modern bookplates.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/4369/Bookplate/contents.htm
Observer Pocket Books:
Information on the Observer's Book series including a history, title
list and collector's club.
http://www.jrmartin.cwc.net/
British Isles Library History:
A database with information on over 27,000 libraries in the British
Isles.
http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm
4BestSellers:
Find a listing of the top page turners, book reviews and famous
authors.
http://www.4bestsellers.com/
Wonderful World Of Pop-up And Animated Books:
About collecting pop-up and animated books. Over 2000 book exhibits,
collectors message board, price guide, and links.
http://www.popupbooks.net/
Your Old Books:
This guide covers some frequently asked questions about rare books
and book values. No attempt has been made to identify or to evaluate
individual books.
http://www.rbms.nd.edu/yob.html
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library:
Information on the collections of and access to this library at the
University of Toronto.
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/fisher/index.htm
Antiquarian Book Values:
An article offering assistance on determining the value of old and
rare books.
http://www.djmcadam.com/book-values.html
Firsts Magazine:
Resource for book collecting, including first editions, rare, and
antiquarian books.
http://www.firsts.com
Book Collecting:
Provide resources for you to start or further your collection as
well as have a lot of fun.
http://collectbooks.miningco.com/index.htm
Book Hunter Press:
Book fair calendar, dealer search capacity, used book market
reports, and print and subscription online regional used book
lovers' guides.
http://www.bookhunterpress.com/
Digital Librarian:
Links of interest to the book collector.
http://www.digital-librarian.com/bookcollecting.html
Book Sales in America:
A guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and
other non-profit organizations.
http://www.Book-Sales-in-America.com/index.html
Used Books Hatteras Campfire:
Forum devoted to discussing, exchanging, buying, and selling used
and rare books.
http://hatteraslight.com/navy/UsedBookshall/mobydick.html
Antiqbook:
The Netherlands Antiquarian Booksellers' Network provides a
collection of online catalogues, seachable databases, mailing lists,
and information for book collectors and sellers.
http://www.antiqbook.com/
Rosenbach Home Page:
The Rosenbach is a museum of art and antiques and library of rare
books and manuscripts, housed in a historic 19th century mansion in
Philadelphia, PA.
http://www.rosenbach.org/
The History of Printing:
A history of the development of printed books, maps and manuscripts.
http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html
Leather Bookmark Collectors Club:
Free membership club for all collectors of leather bookmarks. Free
swapping service.
http://www.leatherbookmarks.co.uk/
English Bible History:
A history and timeline of the development of English language
translations of The Bible.
http://www.greatsite.com/engbibhis/index2.html
Llydien Favourite Antiquarian Bookstores:
Descriptions of second-hand/antiquarian bookstores in England and
abroad.
http://www.angelfire.com/wy/llydien/antiquarian1.html
Early Penguin Paperbacks:
Early history of the series and a checklist of the first fifty
books.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mcgoni/penguins
Rare Book School:
Five-day courses at the University of Virginia on the history of the
manuscript book, typography, book illustration, bookbinding,
descriptive bibliography, rare book librarianship and related
subjects.
http://poe.acc.virginia.edu/~oldbooks/rbs/
Scottish Book Collectors Magazine:
Contains information on the magazine including subscription and back
issue ordering as well as other information for Scottish book
collectors.
http://www.scotbooksmag.demon.co.uk/
Centenary Book Project:
A current compilation of top ten books of the 20th century.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/muss/topbooks.html
Jefferson's Legacy:
A Brief History of the Library of Congress and a chronology of the
collections with a selected bibliography on the library.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/legacy/
RBMS homepage:
Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the American Library
Association
http://www.princeton.edu/~ferguson/rbms.html
The Book Lover's Resource Page:
Includes links to sites for mystery readers, science fiction and
fantasy readers, romance readers, bookstores, publishers, and other
miscellaneous book-related links.
http://daimon1.home.mindspring.com/index.htm
Books and Book Collecting:
A large collection of information and links useful to book
collectors.
http://www.trussel.com/f_books.htm
The Rare Essentials:
A newsletter article on book collecting.
http://www.co.broward.fl.us/lii03500.htm
In Aedibvs Aldi:
The legacy of Aldus Manutius and his press.
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~aldine/
rec.collecting.books FAQ:
Information on the newsgroup and answers to commonly asked
book collecting questions.
http://www.massmedia.com/~mikeb/rcb/
Bibliomania:
Information of interest to book lovers and collectors. Book search
engines, resources, supplies, series information.
http://bibliomania.net/
Information on Facsimile Books:
An introduction to facsimile books, faithful recreations of the
original. From Finn's Fine Books.
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~finns/introfac.htm
a.k.a.:
Author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, working names, legalized
names, pen names, noms des plumes, and maiden names.
http://www.trussel.com/books/pseudo.htm
Searchenginez.com - Book Collecting:
Guides and tips for describing, caring for, identifying, and pricing
books.
http://searchenginez.com/bookcollecting.html
Arizona Center for the Book:
Educational outreach of the Library of Congress to stimulate
interest in books, reading, libraries, and research about the
historic role of the book and print culture in society. Includes
links.
http://aspin.asu.edu/azcb/
A Guide to Book Collecting in the 21st Century:
Information on beginning or sustaining a book collection from Roger
Gozdecki, a collector and seller of books for more than 20 years.
http://www.alibris.com/articles_features/articles/gozdecki/gozdecki-home.cfm/
I Buy Vintage Paperbacks:
I buy paperback books such as science adult if published before
1975. Let me know what you have.
http://members.cox.net/lewismag/paperback.html
Elly's Book Emporium:
A Frederick Warne Observer books collectors' resource including
history, publishers, and links.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/daveellison/
The Toy Catalog Collector:
Photographic archive of a collection of old and rare catalogs of toy
models such as trains.
http://home.wanadoo.nl/wiswin/
History of the Book in Canada:
Home of a committee formed by the Bibliographical Society of Canada
and charged with developing a history of books in Canada.
http://prod.library.utoronto.ca/hbic/home_en.htm
Guide To Rare Book Values:
Auction prices for over 35,000 collectible and rare books, auction
selling tips, autograph gallery, glossary, and links.
http://www.fadedgiant.net/default.htm
Resources for Booksellers and Book Collectors:
Information on and links to UK specialist booksellers, associations,
search databases, book binding, repair and conservation materials,
bibliographies, library archives, and related topics.
http://books.interdart.co.uk/
