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