I collected first edition equine books for about 30 years, I had a surprise when I went to sell them all. Most were worth what I paid or less for them, but one book I paid for near nothing was a 4 figure book to sell. Had a entire set of Dick Frances books, all signed, but near the end of his wifes life there was a rumor that she in face had written a lot of the books so the value dropped like lead right when I wanted to empty the shelves for fly tying materials.
So now my advise is collect what you like to read, not just to have shelves lined with good books never read. I admit I have a weak spot for a author sitting at a show signing what they have written. The Catskill Fly book is great. I have a Nook somewhere and am going to ebooks for mystery's and the like. Peggy B mel hocken wrote: > */Gary/* > */Some good info. I would like to add that newer books may be listed as > first edition but when you look at the print code you find the book to > be a 2nd 3rd or even higher printing. These are not considered a true > first edition. So if you are buying a book be sure to do your research > before paying premium prices for a book which someone says is a first > edition./* > */I have about 400 books in my library. Most are first editions and many > of the newer ones are signed. There are some great modern writers that I > thoroughly enjoy. If anyone is looking for some great off season reading > I highly recommend W.D. Wetherells three books. Gary is the 1992 book > you are refering to Starlight Creek Angling Society?/* > */Regards/* > */Mel/* > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
