Bookman's Price Index

Bookman's Price Index is an index to rare and antiquarian books offered for sale in the catalogs of 100-200 book dealers in the United States, Canada, and the British Isles. Each volume lists approximately 15,000 titles and covers catalogs from the previous 4-6 months. Volumes do not supersede previous volumes. Entries include title and author, edition, year published, and physical description (size, binding, illustrations); detailed description of the book's condition including flaws, amount of wear, and comment on scarcity; price as listed in catalog; and catalog source and number. Arrangement is alphabetical by author; if no author, then by title. also includes the following appendixes: Association Copies -- Lists books by significant people who have owned them Fine Bindings -- Lists books that have had special bindings applied; arranged by the name of the binder Fore-Edge Paintings -- Lists books that have had scenes painted on the edge of the book; listed by the name of the artistMcGrath, Anne F. is the author of 'Bookman's Price Index', published 2006 under ISBN 9780787695040 and ISBN 0787695041.