How to Buy Rare Books: A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market - William Rees-Mogg

How to Buy Rare Books: A Practical Guide to the Antiquarian Book Market by William Rees-Mogg, published in Oxford by Phaidon in association with Christie's in 1985, part of the Christie's Collectors Guides series. The hardback cover features a photograph of leather-bound antiquarian book spines on the front panel, with maroon boards and gilt lettering. The back cover lists topics covered, including what makes a book collectable and how the book trade works.

The copyright page confirms the 1985 Phaidon Christie's publication and ISBN 0714880191. The text block is printed on white paper, illustrated with black and white photographs of libraries, collectors and booksellers, with clear, well-set print.

The maroon boards show some surface wear and faint scuffing on the rear panel, with a small crease to the foot of the spine. The spine lettering remains crisp and legible. Overall the book presents well, with no major damage apparent to the covers or visible text pages.

Condition: Very good

Free UK postage. Every book is photographed individually - the one in the photos is the one you get.