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Book Synopsis: Feed your inner bibliophile with this volume on unearthed rare and antiquarian books.
Few collectors are as passionate or as dogged in the pursuit of their quarry as collectors of rare books. In Rare Books Uncovered, expert on rare and antiquarian books Rebecca Rego Barry recounts the stories of remarkable discoveries from the world of book collecting.
Read about the family whose discovery in their attic of a copy of Action Comics No. 1—the first appearance of Superman—saved their home from foreclosure. Or the Salt Lake City bookseller who volunteered for a local fundraiser—and came across a 500-year-old copy of the Nuremberg Chronicle. Or the collector who, while browsing his local thrift shop, found a collectible copy of Calvary in China—inscribed by the author to the collector's grandfather. These tales and many others will entertain and inspire casual collectors and hardcore bibliomaniacs alike.
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Are you an avid book collector? Are you constantly on the lookout for rare and unique finds? Look no further! Rare Books Uncovered: True Stories of Fantastic Finds in Unlikely Places is the perfect addition to your collection. Written by rare book expert Rebecca Rego Barry, this captivating volume will transport you into the fascinating world of book collecting.
In Rare Books Uncovered, you will embark on a thrilling journey through the stories of passionate collectors who have made remarkable discoveries. Imagine stumbling upon a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the iconic comic book that introduced the world to Superman. This incredible find not only saved a family from foreclosure but also ignited their love for book collecting.
Picture this: you're volunteering at a local fundraiser when you stumble upon a 500-year-old copy of the Nuremberg Chronicle. This amazing discovery came across the path of a Salt Lake City bookseller, who couldn't believe their luck. The pages of history were right at their fingertips, and now they can be at yours too.
But the adventure doesn't end there. The tales of Rare Books Uncovered will take you to unexpected places, like a local thrift shop, where a collector came across a collectible copy of Calvary in China. What's even more extraordinary is that the book was inscribed by the author to the collector's own grandfather. It's stories like these that will send shivers down your spine and inspire you to embark on your own bibliomaniacal quest.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in these incredible stories of rare and antiquarian book discoveries. Rare Books Uncovered is a must-have for any book lover, whether you're a casual collector or a hardcore bibliomaniac. Start your own journey of discovery today!
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