tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post8907643633131709529..comments2023-11-09T07:51:21.497-05:00Comments on The Boston Bibliophile: Boston International Antiquarian Book FairMarie Cloutierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-31122717904491883172010-11-29T14:50:31.251-05:002010-11-29T14:50:31.251-05:00I'm so jealous! I love going to book fairs and...I'm so jealous! I love going to book fairs and have always thought this would be a great one. I'm happy you enjoyed it.iubookgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812193978037708691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-81991446771204864572010-11-16T17:39:49.502-05:002010-11-16T17:39:49.502-05:00I can only imagine how much fun this was to attend...I can only imagine how much fun this was to attend! It's always been a dream of mine to be involved in this part of the business of it all, so I'm thinking I might need to check out what fairs and festivals there are in the Florida area. Although I visit Boston 3 to 4 times a year to see family, so maybe I'll just plan one of my visits around next year's Antiquarian Book Fair event! Now, I'm off to check to see what's in my area of the country...Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-11514568517647556752010-11-15T22:44:24.238-05:002010-11-15T22:44:24.238-05:00There is something about old books like these that...There is something about old books like these that connect me to a book's past. I can know that a book has been around for x number of years, but until I see a first edition in person, all those years don't really sink in.<br /><br />It sounds like you enjoyed your experience, even if all you got to do was window shop! It must have been like a museum of books.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-56472172773362045872010-11-15T14:34:32.877-05:002010-11-15T14:34:32.877-05:00This sounds delightful. I have a lot of old books...This sounds delightful. I have a lot of old books from my parents' library and would love to go to a fair like this to get an idea if I have anything worth anything!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-3729122806661063642010-11-15T12:32:15.988-05:002010-11-15T12:32:15.988-05:00thanks BB...thanks BB...ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-88232240773336975712010-11-15T11:00:37.421-05:002010-11-15T11:00:37.421-05:00I love book fairs, but have never attended an anti...I love book fairs, but have never attended an antiquarian book fair. It sounds wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-35724164743361668702010-11-15T10:54:52.290-05:002010-11-15T10:54:52.290-05:00Nana, also in the case of a classic like Jane Eyre...Nana, also in the case of a classic like Jane Eyre, the first edition goes for $50,000 because it's old, rare, highly prized, sought after and a classic. There were only a few of the first edition (relatively few) printed, and at over 100 years old (close to 200) there aren't many left. And it's going to be a big prize to have that rare copy. A $10 version may have the same story but it's going to be a cheap paperback available anywhere.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-7061617439224476942010-11-15T10:27:46.379-05:002010-11-15T10:27:46.379-05:00There are lots of different reasons why one versio...There are lots of different reasons why one version of a book is more valuable than another. <br /><br />With first printings there is usually a smaller print run. Having a first edition is kind of like being the first person in junior high to get a cell phone. It says you knew this book was great before any one else. Even if you bought the first addition several years later. It still says you have a rare version of the book.<br /><br />As far as autographs go, it depends on how hard it (is/was) to get the autograph. A dead author will not be signing any more books so any thing signed by that author will be more valuable than some thing signed by a living author. A signed copy of a book by an author that signs every thing is worth less than an autograph by a author who hates signing books. So the Katherine Hepburn book "ME" not signed is not worth a whole lot. Get a signed copy, well that is two points, she did not like to sign books, and she has passed away. That book is worth 2,000 dollars. <br /><br />Well worth 2,000 if the person selling the book gets 2,000 for the book. <br /><br />Does that help Nana??fibrowitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608225697605710313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-48316966917139633742010-11-15T10:23:39.357-05:002010-11-15T10:23:39.357-05:00It sounds as though it was a fun way to spend the ...It sounds as though it was a fun way to spend the weekend, even if you didn't take home any books. I think I would love to go to an event like this and check things out. I am not really a collector of expensive and rare books, but any place where books are revered and exclaimed over is a place I need to visit. Glad that you had a nice time!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-46861026654636144662010-11-15T09:49:38.769-05:002010-11-15T09:49:38.769-05:00Hi BB I was thinking these are the places where bo...Hi BB I was thinking these are the places where books must be made less pricey so people could afford to buy, well I have learnt here.<br /><br />My question is this: What makes a book costing US$50,000 different from that same book costing US$10? Is it the text, the print, or what? Does the story changes? I have autographed copies of certain authors, does the signature alone changes things...?ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-13360736603044355482010-11-15T08:09:55.731-05:002010-11-15T08:09:55.731-05:00I love The Little Prince too!I love The Little Prince too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com