A Beginners Guide to Secondhand Bookdealing

Stuart Baldwin, 1999. x + 214pp, appendices., illus. Hard covers in dust jacket. This book is a very detailed examination of what is involved in succeeding in the book trade. It covers making a business plan, marketing, advertising and Internet dealing and much more besides.

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'This is an excellent beginner's guide to bookdealing which deserves to be widely read' Barry Shaw.

Book Collecting

A guide to antiquarian and secondhand books. Stephen Miller: PBFA, 1994. x + 190pp. Hard covers. 'Written in the form of a series of short essays, this book provides an introduction to all aspects of book collecting and is the perfect complement to ABC for Book Collectors'.

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PBFA Directory of Members 2010 - 2011

The 21st edition of this regular directory of members of the PBFA, including a geographical index and speciality listing. PBFA, 2010, 168pp. Soft covers. All members of the PBFA undergo a stringent application process, and abide by a very strict Code of Conduct. If you are considering selling your collection, this list is an excellent starting point.

£5 + £1 p & p

Low Profile - A life in the world of books. Frank Herrmann. Plough Press, Nottingham England, 2002. pp. (x) + 398. Frontis., + 77 black/white photos and line illustrations. Index. 23cm. Hard cover in dust jacket

The author had a long career in publishing and compiled the history of Sotheby's, before becoming a director of overseas operations. He then founded an auction house of his own which specialised in books and printed material only - Bloomsbury Book Auctions. This triple role of author, publisher and auctioneer gave him unrivalled opportunities to observe the workings of the literary world and the book trade. £25.00 + £3.50 p & p

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