First Editions

Dad's Books

Nigel Hamilton | Posted 05.16.2012

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Nigel Hamilton

They'd stood there, in those distinctive dust covers, gathering dust, for so many years. By rights they should have comprised a complete set of first editions, each one inscribed and signed by Ian Fleming to my father. And now they are all gone!

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'1984' First Edition Found In Charity Bin

Telegraph | Bonnie Malkin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Hol, a volunteer for the charity Lifeline, found the book when he was sorting through the pile of donations. "It's in a remarkably good condition...

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Books For $75,000: A Growing Market?

The Wall Street Journal | Alexandra Alter | Posted 05.25.2011

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Luxury publisher Kraken Opus mixed in a pint of Mr. Tendulkar's blood with paper pulp to create the signature page for a book celebrating the renowned...

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14 Incredible First Editions That Sold Big At Auction (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Encountering a first edition copy of an important book can be a magical experience. First editions of very old texts can also be extremely important h...

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The Book-Collecting Bug: Reaching For That First-Edition High

The Wall Street Journal | RALPH GARDNER JR. | Posted 05.25.2011

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If I took the same interest in controlled substances that I do in books, I'd probably be in some 12-step program. Fortunately, while books are habit-f...

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