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    ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS


    In this department, we buy, preserve and sell books of special value due to age, rarity or demand. Among other things, we have a large selection of unusual ephemera (pamphlets, flyers, letters, etc.), many modern firsts, including mystery and science fiction, Western Americana, art and fine bindings. There is always an impressive array of uncommon items for sale. What follows are selections from our current printed catalogs.
    The following are the abbreviations we use in describing condition:

    f fine: no defects
    nf near fine: very slight wear
    vg+ very good plus: has some small defect
    vg very good: flawed but beautiful
    vg- very good minus: usually some form of nonfatal damage which will be noted
    g+ good plus: well-worn but readable
    g good: in disrepair but all together and legible
    fair all contents present, and that's the best you can say about it
    poor from bad to worse
    dj dust jacket
    slt slight or slightly
    v very
    sm small
    8vo octavo (regular book size)
    12mo duodecimo (roughly half octavo)
    4to quarto (roughly twice octavo)
    folio (twice 4to)

    In writing these entries, we've assumed that our readers know something about the binding of books, and the relative worth of various editions. Please feel free to call us at 299-6766 with any questions. If you haven't visited our store, we hope to see you soon, and show you all the wonderful books that wouldn't fit in the catalog. Enjoy! - Betty & Justin Parker



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