Polish Exile Publishing Houses: A History of Printing Abroad
The history of Polish émigré publishing houses—from *Kultura* in Paris to the London-based presses—and why their modest publications are often hard to find today.
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Antiquarian Book Appraisals: What Questions to Ask to Avoid an Unfair Offer
What does a reliable appraisal of antique books look like, and what questions should you ask the seller before deciding to sell?
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Publishing Binding vs. Bookbinding—How Do They Differ and How Can You Tell Them Apart?
We explain the difference between publishing binding and bookbinding, and how this distinction affects the value of old books.
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Which editions of books are more valuable, and why can the same novel cost ten times as much?
We explain which book editions are more valuable—how the print run, binding, condition, and history of a copy affect the value of rare editions.
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What is an antique book, and why is the year 1800 a conventional cutoff point?
We explain what an antique book really is, where the cutoff date of 1800 comes from, and why a book’s age doesn’t determine its value.
