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<p>[QUOTE="Born2it, post: 4414153, member: 59977"]Have you checked all the reference sites posted at the top of this forum? There’s some good stuff there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another thing one can do is peruse thrift stores. They will often have 3rd or 4th (or even 10th) editions of books, printed in the early to mid 1900’s. Of course, that indicates prior editions that might fit your criteria. This gives you the opportunity to really see a book in person before you look for it online or in a fancy shop. It can mean you have a less valuable reading copy, and can keep the precious somewhere safe.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also feel obliged to point out that books become antiques because someone kept them safe. Don’t ignore good books that aren’t quite as old as what you’re looking for - they often make reference to earlier works that might interest you, you might enjoy them, and they may become a future treasure.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the early 90’s, over the course of a few months I found first editions of half a dozen Stephen King books to give to a friend who was a fan. I never paid more than $2 for any of them. That stack would be worth a pretty penny now![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Born2it, post: 4414153, member: 59977"]Have you checked all the reference sites posted at the top of this forum? There’s some good stuff there. Another thing one can do is peruse thrift stores. They will often have 3rd or 4th (or even 10th) editions of books, printed in the early to mid 1900’s. Of course, that indicates prior editions that might fit your criteria. This gives you the opportunity to really see a book in person before you look for it online or in a fancy shop. It can mean you have a less valuable reading copy, and can keep the precious somewhere safe. I also feel obliged to point out that books become antiques because someone kept them safe. Don’t ignore good books that aren’t quite as old as what you’re looking for - they often make reference to earlier works that might interest you, you might enjoy them, and they may become a future treasure. In the early 90’s, over the course of a few months I found first editions of half a dozen Stephen King books to give to a friend who was a fan. I never paid more than $2 for any of them. That stack would be worth a pretty penny now![/QUOTE]
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