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Titre	Source of origin
5 Tips for the Beginner Book Collector	Jasper 52
AbeBooks' Glossary of Book Terms	...And More
Artist Letters, Photographs, Personal Papers, Documents Have Value	ArtBusiness.com
Basic Guide to Book Collecting	...And More
Best Books About Book Collecting	...And More
Book Hunting Tips From a Seasoned Collector	Invaluable
Collecting guide: Bibles	Christie's
Collecting Guide: Islamic calligraphy	Christie's
Collecting Guide: Maps	Christie's
Collecting Guide: Scientific books	Christie's
Collecting Modern Editions – An Expert Guide on Doing It Right	Jasper 52
Dos & Don'ts for Starting a Book Collection	Invaluable
First Edition Books: What Every Book Collector Needs to Know	Jasper 52
Five books to up your art smarts	Christie's
Fraktur: Americana with a German Accent	Jasper 52
Getting Hooked on Rare Books: 3 Experts Share Their Stories	Jasper 52
General Recommendations for Books	AXA-Art
How Dust Jackets Play a Key Role in Value of Collectible Books	Jasper 52
How to Identify First Edition Books	Invaluable
How to Keep Your Collectible Books in Top Condition	Jasper 52
How to Spot and Identify a Facsimile Rare Book Dust Jacket	ArtBusiness.com
How to Start a Book Collection	Invaluable
Invaluable Guide to Buying Books, Maps & Manuscripts	Invaluable
Natural History Books: Exploring Nature From Your Armchair	Jasper 52
Problems With Online Bookseller Alibris	ArtBusiness.com
Separating Bound Prints	ArtBusiness.com
The 10 Most Expensive Books of All Time	Catawiki
The Top 5 Children's Books For Collectors	Catawiki
What Makes a Book Rare?	Jasper 52
How To Store Antique Books	...And More
Inscriptions, Dedications and Other Types of Signatures That Affect the Value of Books	Catawiki
Chinese Calligraphy: History and Technique	Invaluable
Today’s Most Collectible Antiquarian Maps & Atlases	Invaluable
10 Things That Make Books Valuable	Sotheby's
Expert Tips on Collecting Old Maps	Jasper 52
Children’s Books: Investing in Nostalgia	Jasper 52
Curious to Know the Value of Your Old Tintin Comic Books?	Catawiki
5 Authors of Young Adult Fiction You Should Know	Jasper 52
How to Preserve Antique Maps	Jasper 52
Where, Why and How to Sell Books Online	Catawiki
Le petit glossaire du bibliophile	...And More
Petit lexique du bibliophile	...And More
Collectible Vintage Cookbooks: Which are Tasty Treats and which are Past	WorthPoint
Finding the Best of Bin: What to look for in the Thrift Store Book Aisle	WorthPoint
The Values of Antiquarian Books are not always Astronomic	WorthPoint
The Great Restoration Debate: Should You Rebind or Recover Your Collectible Books?	WorthPoint
Selling Antique Books, Part II: Eight Ways to Determine Your Books’ Value	Skinner
Collecting Signed Historic and Literary Documents	Skinner
3 Ways to Research Book Values Online	Skinner
7 Expert Tips and Tricks for Organizing Your Home Library	...And More
Bookshelf Decor Tips from the Experts	...And More
Protecting Valuable Books, Cover to Cover	Chubb
What is an Illuminated Manuscript? A Painstaking Process, Explained	Invaluable
Pop-up books: collectible page-turners in 3-D	Jasper 52
Guide to Collections Care: Archival Storage of Paper	...And More
Guide to Collections Care: An Introduction to Book Repair	...And More
How is the Value of a Book Determined?	...And More
The art books to add to your 2020 reading list	Christie's
Harry Potter casts spell on bibliophiles	Jasper 52
Collecting guide: incunabula	Christie's
Collecting guide: illuminated manuscripts	Christie's
The storage of art on paper : a basic guide for institutions	...And More
How to Hang Art on Your Bookshelves	...And More
16 Stylish Ways to Display Your Books and Art	Saatchi Art