No comments about Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the Walters Art Gallery: Belgium, 1250-1530 (Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the Walters Art Gallery).

No comments about Studies on the Derveni Papyrus.

No comments about Collecting Rock 'n' Roll Sheet Music of the 1960s (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1 comments about A POUND OF PAPER.

1. This is an enthralling read, fun from beginning to end, brimming with book lore, the thrill of discovery, the fun of collecting. Baxter has written many books, both fiction and the biographies of others in the movie business.

   In this marvelously constructed volume, there are anecdotes of Larry McMurtry of Lonesome Dove fame, back in his days when he owned and operated a bookstore. Some nice stuff about Paul McCarthy and other celebrity book collectors.

   Baxter collected Graham Greene, and there are some wonderful stories about him, creating fables and imaginative associated copies, some of which have become legend. I am elated to learn that Baxter is writing a sequel.

   Most of all, what comes out in this book, is the contagious fun that Baxter has as a reader, an author, and a collector of books. This volume is handsome to behold in red boards, with decorative frontispieces and a striking dustjacket that must be seen in person to be appreciated. It has its own built in red ribbon bookmark.

No comments about The Duc de Berry's book of hours (Orbis pictus).

No comments about Collectible Coloring Books.

1 comments about History Comes to Life: Collecting Historical Letters and Documents.

1. Many people think of autograph collecting only in terms of writing fan letters to movie stars, but the fact is, the hobby offers an opportunity to hold history in your hands.

   Owning a letter you know was written by an historical figure you admire -- when it is Abrham Lincoln, or Judy Garland -- is an incredible experience. But it is a hobby which should not be embarked upon without doing your homework.

   This book is an excellent place to start. Starting with general information on what, where and how to collect, Rendell then examines collecting specialties from such as the American West, Presidents, WWII, Music, Science, etc. He gives specific and detailed information which will help you understand autographs and avoid buying fakes.

   It contains hundreds of signature facsimiles, which are extremely important for comparison purposes.

   Rendell is one of the most respected autograph dealers in the country and manages to be interesting as well as informative.

   This is a "must have" book for any serious autograph collector.

No comments about Revival of Medieval Illumination/ Renaissance de l'enluminure Medievale: Nineteenth-century Belgium Manuscripts and Illuminations from a European Perspective/ ... XIXe Siecle et Leur Contexte (Kadoc Artes).

No comments about Running a Message Parlor: A Librarian's Medium-Rare Memoir About Censorship.

No comments about The Cambridge History of the Book in Britain, Vol. 4.