Ten Thousand Rare Books and Their Prices, a dictionary of first editions and valuable books. A handbook for collectors, dealers and librarians.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Targ, William, 1907-1999, compiler.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rare books.

Books--Prices.

Books.

Penn Provenance:

McKnight, David (donor) (Libra Rare copy)

Physical Description:

[2], viii, 360, [4] pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 21 cm

Other Title:

10,000 rare books and heir prices

Place of Publication:

Chicago, William Targ, 1940.

Notes:

"Reprint of the 1936 limited edition."

On cover: Popular edition.

"Because of the natural rise and fall of rare book prices from year to year, the prices in this volume must necessarily be subject to change, being based on prices of 1936 and prior."--Note.

Page [1] has facsimile of "Page from 42-Line (Gutenberg Bible).

Local Notes:

Libra Rare copy presented to the Penn Libraries by David McKnight.

Libra Rare copy has dustjacket retained.

Libra Rare copy has book label of "From the Private Library of William L. Clay, East Rochester, New York".

Other Format:

Online version: Targ, William, 1907- Ten thousand rare books and their prices, a dictionary of first editions and valuable books.

OCLC:

1521113