If theres any one book about books that i always keep within reach, its john carter s abc for book collectors. Jan 08, 2019 though abc is essentially a dictionary of book collecting and could have included terms from related fields, carter was careful to limit the books scope to collecting, so he excludes terms from bibliography, printing, and so on unless theyre relevant to collectors. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Carter and fellow bookman, graham pollard, laid the evidence out with understated brilliance. John carters classic abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable and informative reference work on book terminology. Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere.
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Abc for book collectors, while keeping us uptodate with modern terminology, retains its humorous character and. I finally took the opportunity to read john carter s 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. 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 carters text, originally published in 1952arrives with new information and an introduction by nicolas barker, editor of the book collector since 1965. Abaa abc for bookcollectors by carter, john search for. Abc for book collectors by john carter, hardcover barnes. Of the first edition of this book wilmarth lewis wrote in the book collector, it is a delight clear, accurate and witty. Abc for book collectors mar 7, 20 by candace hibbard l. Abc for book collectors john carter, nicolas barker download.
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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. Abc for book collectors by carter, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Though abc is essentially a dictionary of book collecting and could have included terms from related fields, carter was careful to limit the books scope to collecting, so he excludes terms from bibliography, printing, and so on unless theyre relevant to collectors. This is a great book for bibliophiles, but for general book lover this work is somewhat highly priced. John carter, in his abc for book collectors, describes miniature books as books whose principal usually only interest lies in their very small size. Now in its eighth edition, abc is the comprehensive reference work for book collectors and dealers everywhere. John carters abc for book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable as well as the most informative reference shaken, unsophisticated, harleian style, fingerprint, ebook, dentelle. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John carters classical abc book collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable and informative reference work on book terminology. 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. Abc for book collectors by john carter 1995, hardcover. John carter abc of book collecting cotsen childrens library. Choose request leo delivery for any physical item, specify which portions you require, and we will deliver the item to you in electronic form. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by.
Publication date 1980 topics bibliography dictionaries, book collecting dictionaries publisher london. After numerous reprints of the fifth edition a sixth edition appeared in 1980 edited by nicolas barker incorporating carters last changes and his own revisions. Abc for book collectors 9th ed john carter, nicolas. Pdf john carters abc for book collectors, 9th edition. This seventh edition of john carters classic text contains indepth descriptions of every aspect of antique and modern book collecting from a to z. If you plan to sell your books, then this book will help you accurately describe the books condition, edition, printing, etc. 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. Abc for book collectors by john carter librarything. Abc for book collectors edition 8 available in hardcover. Jul 31, 2016 buy abc for book collectors 9 by carter, john, barker, nicolas, thadani, simarn isbn. Buy abc for book collectors 9 by carter, john, barker, nicolas, thadani, simarn isbn. Carters witty erudition and excellent ability to put the most complex bibliophilic terms into easily understandable language make this a musthave reference. Abc for book collectors by john carter 1995, hardcover for. 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.
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 bookcollecting and. Among other changes, the edition adds words created by the introduction of web. Can you define these terms if not, this is the book for you. 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. Like all good reference books, the abc for book collectors conveys much in a little, sets limits to its. John carters abc for book collectors, revised and enlarged by nicolas barker and simran thadani, 9th edition. Carters 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. Physical library locations have closed, but leoinstructional scanning options have expanded. Abaa abc for bookcollectors by carter, john search. Eighth edition, completely revised and reset, with additional information and an introduction by nicolas barker.
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, while keeping us uptodate with modern terminology, retains its humorous character and importance as the one indispensable guide to book collecting. Abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker. Abc for book collectors john carter and nicholas barker. If theres any one book about books that i always keep within reach, its john carters abc for book collectors. John carters abc for book collectors is suitable for a casual fireside read for the bookishly wellinformed, but bergers dictionary of the book is the more complete and uptodate. Buy abc for book collectors 8 by carter, john isbn. Sep 12, 20 before i discuss the origins and publication of abc for book collectors a brief outline of its author is in order. It is, in short, a masterpiece, whose merits are acknowledged by the fact that it has never, in forty years, been out of print. I would probably go as far as saying that this book is definitely over rated.
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