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Guide to First Edition Prices, 2008/9 by R.B. Russell - Reviews of previous editions:
- Whether you're buying, selling or just curious, an entertaining and informative 'must have' for your reference library." - Rare Book Review, Feb/March 2006
- "This essential
collector's guide" - Antiques Magazine, 3rd-16th December 2005
- "When I get my hands on something like R B Russell's Guide to First Edition Prices I can't wait to see if I've got any treasures on my hands." - Suzi Feay, Literary Editor, Independent on Sunday, 7th October 2001.
- "{The book} is a handy guide to have in one's kit, especially for spotting particularly rare books by less well-known authors and also for checking bibliographies... Mr Russell gets an A- from this reviewer." - Jack Laurence, Bookdealer, 8th November 2001.
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- Recommended by Clive Farahar in BBC Homes and Antiques Magazine, August 2003
- Older reviews
- "The tantalizing game of wondering how much your first editions are worth may be continued, with the publication of the Guide to First Edition Prices, 2000/1" Times Literary Supplement
- "An extremely valuable book..." "This comprehensive volume indicates the going rate among serious collectors for some 400 English and American writers..." Observer
- "...makes a very good job of guiding book lovers in general through the tough task of realistically valuing many collectables. Carry it around - see what you can find ." Antiques Magazine
- "...another useful volume." Antiquarian Book Monthly
- "Should become a classic, like Miller's Antique Guide." - The Guardian.
- "An indispensable volume for collectors, dealers and all who love books." - Biblio.
- "Beautifully produced and easy to use." - It Goes on the Shelf.
- "Collectors will find this book invaluable." - Antiques Bulletin.
- Recommended by Clive Farahar in BBC Homes and Antiques Magazine, August 2003
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