Guide to Collecting Rare Books : Collecting Autographed and Inscribed Books

[PickersInc11]

nice video and thanks for showing.

[Sorry2BurstYou]

Does an inscription to a non-important person (i.e. me) devalue the book value at all?

[chassespleen86]

Not at all. General rule of thumb is, the more writing in the author's hand the better.

[steveh777ify]

@Sorry2BurstYou It can do in the case of modern first editions. Essentially, the purist collector requires the book in (as far as possible) first state.

This means: Dustwrapper / not price-clipped / not inscribed (unless by Author or "association" which can add immensely to value)

Outside of this criteria, it often makes little difference unless the book of of very significant value.

[silvestromedia]

Great Video-What camera -lights and audio equipment did you use? Thank You

john

[vegielism]

Great describtion, I know more about the rare book.

[vashonislandguy]

I have been collecting autographed books for about 2 years and have around 700 of them. I recently found Muhammad Ali numbered leather book at a thrift store for 6 bucks. I do believe that they have some value and will have more in the days to come.