Modern book collecting
Robert A. Wilson
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Modern book collecting
by Robert A. Wilson, Nicholas A. Basbanes
Published
2010
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pages
276
ISBN-13
9781628732429
Description
"Everything you need to know about collecting books, in one classic guide. Modern Book Collecting answers all the most important questions a book lover and collector might have--what to collect and where to find it, how to tell a first edition from a reprint, how to build an author collection, how to get the best price from dealers, how to understand the prices and rarity of books, and more. Robert A. Wilson reveals the world of collecting, focusing on books that are collected most often--those by important late-nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers. Covering every aspect of book collecting, this book includes a handy dictionary of terms used in auction and dealer catalogs, a comprehensive and accurate key to identifying first editions from nearly two hundred American and British publishing houses, a list of bibliographies of more than two hundred collected modern authors, a directory of book auction houses and rare book dealers, and a section on Internet resources."--From publisher description.
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How many pages are in Modern book collecting?
This edition of Modern book collecting has approximately 276 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Modern book collecting?
For most readers, Modern book collecting typically takes between 5h 45m and 3h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,000 words
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What is the word count of Modern book collecting?
The estimated word count for Modern book collecting is approximately 69,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Modern book collecting?
Modern book collecting was written by Robert A. Wilson, Nicholas A. Basbanes.
When was Modern book collecting published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.