Fishers of Books, Currie, 1931, 1st Ed, VGHC Collect Rare Books, Illustrations For Sale

Barton Currie’s personal story about collecting rare books in the early 1900s. He talks about:

• How easy it is to become obsessed with collecting.
• What makes a smart collector (and how he didn’t always follow that advice).
• Why some dealers and wealthy collectors can mess up the market.
• Stories of buying books by famous authors like Dickens, Conrad, and Austen.
• What big sales were like and how people competed for rare items.

The book also includes photos and helpful details for other collectors. Currie writes with humor and honesty—perfect for anyone who loves the hunt for a great first