I love books like those. I have several shelves of what i call my "antique book sanctuary." Books partially or completely disbound, cracked text blocks, peeling leather, soiled and ripped cloth, grubby finger marks, worm holes, tide marks, silverfish nibbles, cello-taped or crazy-glued hinges... mistreated or over-loved veterans of time whose ideas and history still hold value even if their condition does not. Especially if they are plate books, saving them from the breakers. The best thing about them is that they're already "worthless" so you can handle and enjoy them without worrying about inflicting value-reducing damage. It's very freeing.
Hello Adam. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, especially for their historical value. The only bid I ever made on an incomplete book in poor condition was during the recent auction for an early, American imprint from 1684 - The Benefit of a Well-Ordered Conversation, by William Hubbard, printed by Samuel Green (William Hubbard, from the first graduating class of Harvard and Samuel Green, printer of The Eliot Indian Bible and one of the first printers in America). As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was. Even in it’s tattered condition and missing a page, the book sold for over $10,000.
Thanks. I saw that auction on eBay. Was surprised it went so high. Yes, 17th century American imprints are indeed rarer in commerce than ever but with a page missing and the work itself not that important in my opinion..: well easy to get carried away in bidding wars both on eBay and auctions in general. As a dealer I would never have had the audacity to ask a retail price like that.
Adam Weinberger Rare Book Buyer - It’s good to hear a professional’s view to put things in the right perspective. I agree, the content of this book was not significant enough to justify the outrageous final price. I suppose market values will always be set by the ones who want it the most. Luckily, the “voices” kept me from falling for the hype.
When Samuel Johnson was writing his famous 1755 dictionary, he was notorious for mangling books. Borrowing them from friends and then tearing out pages, cutting pieces out, writing in them, etc. Adam, have you ever run across any of the books Samuel Johnson "sacrificed" for his dictionary?. I hear they're a collector's item.
If you like the whole from the parts: journalist Wolf von Lojewski over the course of nearly four decades put together a complete copy of the Nuremberg Chronicle. www.finebooksmagazine.com/issue/collecting-leaf-leaf.
@@RareBookBuyer Awsome, can't belive he made it! Im not into that, but if there is no other way of getting hole book, getting it from couple of parts are fine and it could be interesting mission. But still i guess there can be bad feeling of knowing its made from parts.. Depends of the person. And btw good and very informativne videos even i am not from the west still many Information is universal. Greetings from Serbia.
Thanks for sharing. I also like antiquarian books in almost all conditions - although I draw the line at books that have been partially eaten by rats - as I have seen for sale from time to time. ;)
Hi Adam. I love your videos. Though I've never done so professionally I have been trading in rare books for 30 years. I am inescapably drawn to them. I'm very much a dilettante but I'm binging your videos in an effort to amend that. I have in my collection several copies of Shakespearean plays from the personal collection of Edwin Forrest. What makes them difficult for me to appraise is that they are filled with his handwritten stage notes and blocking. I will probably never part with them because I am a graduate of the national Shakespeare conservatory and I reckon that these are the closest things we will ever have to video recordings of his performances. I often sit and try to mentally recreate his performances based on the notes. I'd love it if you could point me in some direction that might help me to assess their value.
I have a super old print of “Faust,” Geothe. In German. Too bad the first 9 pages are gone, the title page is there but dis attached, and the pages are somehow so brittle a simple flip will turn 9… into 10… That said if anyone wants it please do comment 😭😭😭
Hello, I own a copy of volume two of The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall. It is a first edition dated 1659. The front board has come detached, though it still remains with the book. Half of the leather has flaked away from the spine. There are no missing pages, all clean. Since I am unable find another copy (dated 1659) listed for sale on the internet, would it be at all possible if you give me a estimate of its price? Thank you.
@@faro1875 I tried to answer that in the video. It’s a matter of taste, preservation, cost etc - and not an easy answer. But complete copies sell for considerably more than $9000
@@RareBookBuyer I thought the third book you showed was complete but the cover was in bad shape. That is the one I was wondering why not repair the book. You said it will barely get your $100 back. A copy in great shape you said sold for $9000. I guess I have to watch the video again. Thanks for you time.
I love books like those. I have several shelves of what i call my "antique book sanctuary." Books partially or completely disbound, cracked text blocks, peeling leather, soiled and ripped cloth, grubby finger marks, worm holes, tide marks, silverfish nibbles, cello-taped or crazy-glued hinges... mistreated or over-loved veterans of time whose ideas and history still hold value even if their condition does not. Especially if they are plate books, saving them from the breakers. The best thing about them is that they're already "worthless" so you can handle and enjoy them without worrying about inflicting value-reducing damage. It's very freeing.
Triple like if I could :)
Always look forward to your uploads, keep it up!
Hello Adam. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, especially for their historical value. The only bid I ever made on an incomplete book in poor condition was during the recent auction for an early, American imprint from 1684 - The Benefit of a Well-Ordered Conversation, by William Hubbard, printed by Samuel Green (William Hubbard, from the first graduating class of Harvard and Samuel Green, printer of The Eliot Indian Bible and one of the first printers in America). As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was. Even in it’s tattered condition and missing a page, the book sold for over $10,000.
Thanks. I saw that auction on eBay. Was surprised it went so high. Yes, 17th century American imprints are indeed rarer in commerce than ever but with a page missing and the work itself not that important in my opinion..: well easy to get carried away in bidding wars both on eBay and auctions in general. As a dealer I would never have had the audacity to ask a retail price like that.
Adam Weinberger Rare Book Buyer -
It’s good to hear a professional’s view to put things in the right perspective. I agree, the content of this book was not significant enough to justify the outrageous final price. I suppose market values will always be set by the ones who want it the most. Luckily, the “voices” kept me from falling for the hype.
I agree. If I get a fsi its good enough til a better copy comes along
Greetings from California, enjoyed the subject, thanks for sharing your time with us.
When Samuel Johnson was writing his famous 1755 dictionary, he was notorious for mangling books. Borrowing them from friends and then tearing out pages, cutting pieces out, writing in them, etc. Adam, have you ever run across any of the books Samuel Johnson "sacrificed" for his dictionary?. I hear they're a collector's item.
I did not think about that before. Appreciate it - always looking for an angle for any mangle
You can with time get two copys of defected book and make one complete from two or more.
If you like the whole from the parts: journalist Wolf von Lojewski over the course of nearly four decades put together a complete copy of the Nuremberg Chronicle. www.finebooksmagazine.com/issue/collecting-leaf-leaf.
@@RareBookBuyer Awsome, can't belive he made it! Im not into that, but if there is no other way of getting hole book, getting it from couple of parts are fine and it could be interesting mission. But still i guess there can be bad feeling of knowing its made from parts.. Depends of the person. And btw good and very informativne videos even i am not from the west still many Information is universal. Greetings from Serbia.
I would definitely watch a TV series with Adam & Rebecca traveling around the world, tracking, buying, trading, and selling rare books.
Another 1M people like you and done. Happy new year
Thoroughly enjoying this channel! Thank you! Looking forward to your next video!
Appreciate it
Very interesting. Thanks for another great video!
Very helpful. Thanks Adam
Love the videos. awesome to hear/see your positive info.
Appreciate it
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. I also like antiquarian books in almost all conditions - although I draw the line at books that have been partially eaten by rats - as I have seen for sale from time to time. ;)
Watch Ratatouille again on Disney+ and you may reconsider
The"Voynich manuscript"???
What do you think???🤔
Hi Adam. I love your videos. Though I've never done so professionally I have been trading in rare books for 30 years. I am inescapably drawn to them. I'm very much a dilettante but I'm binging your videos in an effort to amend that.
I have in my collection several copies of Shakespearean plays from the personal collection of Edwin Forrest. What makes them difficult for me to appraise is that they are filled with his handwritten stage notes and blocking. I will probably never part with them because I am a graduate of the national Shakespeare conservatory and I reckon that these are the closest things we will ever have to video recordings of his performances. I often sit and try to mentally recreate his performances based on the notes.
I'd love it if you could point me in some direction that might help me to assess their value.
Thanks so much. If you email me photos and whatever info you have I can look and let you know what I think in terms of value. Webuyrarebooks@gmail.com
I have a super old print of “Faust,” Geothe. In German.
Too bad the first 9 pages are gone, the title page is there but dis attached, and the pages are somehow so brittle a simple flip will turn 9… into 10…
That said if anyone wants it please do comment 😭😭😭
Hello,
I own a copy of volume two of The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall. It is a first edition dated 1659. The front board has come detached, though it still remains with the book. Half of the leather has flaked away from the spine. There are no missing pages, all clean.
Since I am unable find another copy (dated 1659) listed for sale on the internet, would it be at all possible if you give me a estimate of its price?
Thank you.
Please text photos to 6464691851 and I will evaluate
Would repairing the last book make sense? If in pristine condition it is $9000. Why not repair it and sell it as repaired.
Get me one in pristine shape for $9000 and I’ll buy it any day :)
@@RareBookBuyer Sure, but what about about my question?
@@faro1875 I tried to answer that in the video. It’s a matter of taste, preservation, cost etc - and not an easy answer. But complete copies sell for considerably more than $9000
@@RareBookBuyer I thought the third book you showed was complete but the cover was in bad shape. That is the one I was wondering why not repair the book. You said it will barely get your $100 back. A copy in great shape you said sold for $9000. I guess I have to watch the video again. Thanks for you time.
You are my best character from pawn stars..
Don’t unfairly exclude the Character of that green stretch serpent head that appeared on an episode
Now I don’t feel so bad about buying a book by o’henry that was pretty beat up I bought online.
His biography is also very interesting. Embezzlement etc .