ENDPAPERS < Back to Terminology List ENDPAPERS Feature Abbreviated EP. The double leaves added to the book by the binder that become the pastedowns and free endpapers inside the front and rear covers. These pages are an integral part of the construction of a book, holding the text block and case together. The lack of them drastically shortens the value and life of a book, and should be considered a defect. The endpaper attached to the board is called fixed while the endpaper that is losse is called free. Endpapers can be white or any color, or they can be decorated or informative. The illustration shows the map endpapers used for Winnie the Pooh. Previous Next

VOLVELLE < Back to Terminology List VOLVELLE Feature A slide chart of one or more graduated or printed concentric, rotating disks, sometimes pinned to a leaf , and rotated to make a calculation or display information. A modern volvelle, sometimes called a wheel chart, is typically made of paper card stock and may be bound into a book or be an independent, hand-held object. Collectors value both types and consider the latter to be collectable ephemera . The first image is the recto of a volvelle and displays the route and mileage from Silver Springs, FL to major cities. The second image is the verso and displays the route and mileage from Weeki Wachee Springs, FL to major cities. The Grolier Club , New York, NY USA, displayed and documented a great variety of volvelles in the exhibition Volvelles: the Magnificent Art of Circular Charting . Previous Next

MIDWEST ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION (MWABA) < Back to Terminology List MIDWEST ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION (MWABA) Trade Organization Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), founded in 1977, is a non-profit, professional trade organization of booksellers dealing in antiquarian, rare, collectible, and used books and other material. The organization's goal is the promotion and appreciation of books, maps, and ephemera among the general public. MWABA sponsors annual book and paper fairs and donates a percentage of proceeds to libraries and literacy-related causes. https://mwaba.com/ Previous Next

Learn about IOBA ABOUT IOBA was founded in 1999 by a group of concerned online booksellers. When the internet began to take on a life of its own around this time, and several pioneer used/out-of-print/antiquarian book search services opened their electronic doors for business, the booksellers who were really their partners in this new venture were thrilled with the results, as were our customers. Even at this early date, however, it became obvious that we needed to reconcile the wonderful efficiency and relative anonymity of online selling with the importance of maintaining traditional values. Forming a trade association gave us an opportunity to address the key issues of establishing trust between bookseller and book buyer, helping to train future generations of new booksellers, advocating for our members, and acting as a clearinghouse for information. Each of the words in IOBA was carefully chosen (except for “Bookseller” which is kind of obvious). Booksellers are generally an “Independent” lot to begin with (organizing them has been likened to herding cats), and IOBA itself will always be a completely independent entity in every sense of the word. “Online” may seem obvious too, but this is what really brings us together. Many online booksellers do not have open shops of their own, and had no formal organizational meeting place in which to discuss common concerns. “Association” is the key word, in terms of the following altruistic and tangible benefits of membership. When you join IOBA, you are strengthening the ranks of a true trade association that will stand up for traditional bookselling standards and for your professional livelihood. Annual dues are kept very inexpensive so that all concerned and capable booksellers can afford to join. It is very easy to get involved in many of the committees and projects. We have a nice discussion list, and members are quick to help one another. IOBA has a volunteer board of directors, a mandatory Code of Ethics, we publish an online journal, and we provide other helpful resources, including a database where members can list their books for very reasonable fees while maintaining complete control of their businesses. Customers know that IOBA booksellers are professional and trustworthy, and they know that satisfaction is guaranteed. IOBA’s reason for existence is best expressed through its Mission Statement. As we grow stronger, you grow stronger. Please consider joining the growing ranks of the Independent Online Booksellers Association. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have in contemplation of such action, as well as anything more general in nature, so please feel free to contact us . IOBA is committed to inclusive and accurate cataloguing and display, and encourages its members to educate themselves on best practices for handling culturally sensitive material. You can learn more about our organization and view some of the resources it provides by browsing through the main navigation menu. JOIN IOBA Download ENGLISH Brochure Download SPANISH Brochure Download FRENCH Brochure

Continue VISIT WEBSITE The Cat's Tale Used Books OWNER: Maggie Gammon Member since: 1999 Oh, the tales she can tell (only displayed to logged-in members) MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT: 20 % COUPON CODE (if applicable): thecatstale@att.net 270-625-3879 270-625-3879 PO Box 14 207 West Main Street, Princeton, KY, 42445, United States More about this bookseller 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1 Featured Items Terms of Sale

The IOBA Standard is the journal of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and covers the book world, with a special focus on the online used, out-of-print, and collectible bookselling markets. THE STANDARD ARCHIVE THE STANDARD was IOBA’s journal published from 2000 through 2016. Its archive of more than 500 articles offers a look back at the history of IOBA, the bookselling trade, and the people, practices, and ideas that shaped both. The year in which each article originally appeared is displayed prominently to help place it in its historical context. FROM THE EDITOR FEATURES PROFILES INTERVIEWS TOOLBOX BOOK REVIEWS LITERARY TRAVELS ADDENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS BOOK FAIRS More FEATURED ARTICLES On the Importance of Antiquarian Book Fairs I would like to take a moment to talk about antiquarian book fairs: what they are; who attends them; where they have been and where they are going; why they are important; and how I as a bookseller fit into all this. My hope is that this will provide a touchstone for various groups: those who are unfamiliar with book fairs should be able to read this, understand their purpose, and decide whether they are interested in visiting one; those who have shopped at book fairs before SUMMER 2016 (VOL. XIV, NO. 2) Jonathan Smalter Aug 25, 2016 5 min read Shop Cat – Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company As told by Blake to Colleen Barrett, Cataloguer Blake joined the staff of the Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company (PRB&M), an antiquarian bookstore in northeast Philly, in late 2011. This loveable tabby cat had big paws to fill as her predecessor Sessa had many admirers, his own email address, and even his own division of the business: “SessaBks,” which continues to offer good used, “medium rare,” and simply serendipitous stock complementing our core early books of SUMMER 2016 (VOL. XIV, NO. 2) Colleen Barrett Aug 24, 2016 1 min read Author Profile: Matthew Eck Matthew Eck is the 2007 runner-up for the Barnes and Noble Discover Award for his first novel, The Farther Shore (ISBN 1571310576), released through Milkweed Editions publishing group. The Farther Shore is a gripping, haunting short novel about the effects of war set in the troubled nation of Somalia. The novel was universally well received, with comparisons to other accomplished novelists such as Hemingway and Tim O’Brien—very distinguished company indeed. In The Farther Sho SUMMER 2008 (VOL. IX, NO. 2) Stephen Parker Jul 22, 2008 7 min read An Informal & Historical Intro to Book Cases by Jim Rock, Parnassus on the Net Artist’s rendering of the Ark of the Covenant Early portable case for your basic binding-contract in book or scroll form.1 Owners, authors, couriers, and caretakers have endeavored to encase documents containing the written word in protective and decorative cases almost since the advent of writing itself. In the period since the invention of the movable metal type printing press in the 15th century and even earlier in post Roman Empire Europe FALL 2000 (VOL. I, NO. 2) Jim Rock Nov 22, 2000 7 min read Bibliography for Beginners: Part 1 References Bibliography is the study of books as material objects. One father of modern bibliography, Sir Walter Greg, referred to it further as “the science of transmission of literary documents. As booksellers, bibliography takes on other aspects, including the description of condition. Bibliographies, or, more properly, books which are bibliographical, fall into five general categories: i) enumerative the simple list. Included are checklists by author, geographical region, publisher, SPRING 2000 (VOL. I, NO. 1) David Armstrong Apr 2, 2000 15 min read View Articles by Series Collection SUMMER 2016 (VOL. XIV, NO.2) SPRING 2016 (VOL. XIV, NO. 1) SUMMER 2013 (VOL. XIII, NO. 2) SPRING 2013 (VOL. XII, NO. 1) SUMMER 2012 (VOL. XI, NO. 1) FALL 2011 (VOL. X, NO. 2) SUMMER 2011 (VOL. X, NO. 1) FALL 2008 (VOL. IX, NO. 3) SUMMER 2008 (VOL. IX, NO. 2) SPRING 2008 (VOL. IX, NO. 1) FALL 2007 (VOL. VIII, NO. 4) SUMMER 2007 (VOL. VIII, NO. 3) SPRING 2007 (VOL. VIII, NO. 2) WINTER 2007 (VOL. VIII, NO. 1) FALL 2006 (VOL.VII, NO. 2) SUMMER 2006 (VOL. VII, NO. 1) SUMMER 2005 (VOL. VI, NO. 2) FALL 2004 (VOL V, NO. 2) SPRING 2004 (VOL V, NO. 1) FALL 2003 (VOL. IV, NO. 3) SUMMER 2003 (VOL. IV, NO. 2) SPRING 2003 (VOL. IV, NO. 1) WINTER 2002 (VOL. III, NO. 4) FALL 2002 (VOL. III, NO. 3) SUMMER 2002 (VOL. III, NO. 2) SPRING 2002 (VOL. III, NO.1) WINTER 2001 (VOL. II, NO. 3) FALL 2001 (VOL. II, NO. 2) SPRING 2001 (VOL II, NO. 1) FALL 2000 (VOL. I, NO. 2) SPRING 2000 (VOL. I, NO. 1)

ALL EDGES GILT (AEG) < Back to Terminology List ALL EDGES GILT (AEG) Feature Refers to the application of metallic gold or a gold-colored finish to the top, fore, and bottom edges of the text block.See Gilt Edges . The first example shows gilt edges with square corners and the second image shows gilt with rounded corners. Previous Next

Advertising card for Dandy, a high-diving King Charles Cavalier and Cocker Spaniel mix, circa 1900 PRICE $ 50 PURCHASE / MORE INFO View Member Profile Title: Dandy, the Highest Diving Dog in the World Author: [Holmes, Harry L.?] Publication: [United States]: [Publisher not identified], [circa 1900]. Description: An advertising card depicting a high-diving dog named Dandy, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel mix owned by Harry L. Holmes. Dandy was known for his performances throughout the United States between 1898 and 1903. Undated, circa 1900. Text and photo of Dandy in black, on white card stock. 7 x 4.25 inches. Damp staining at the edges and several creases. About Good. Numerous newspaper accounts of the time mention Dandy's remarkable performances. As reported in The Medford Mail on June 30, 1899, "He is a very nervy little fellow, ascending the 50-foot ladder without any assistance and patiently awaits the word to make the downward leap into a net." His highest dive was reported to be 73 feet. Dandy's owner claimed that Dandy was the highest-diving dog in the world, as well as the only dog who could make balloon ascensions and cut his own parachute loose. Performances were reported in Montana, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Ohio, Missouri, Indiana. North Carolina, and Massachusetts. He regularly performed as part of a free show offered by the "Quaker Healers" to advertise their purported remedies and healing abilities. PURCHASE / MORE INFO More items from Head to Tail Books 1548 Aldine Press edition of Cicero's Epistolae Familiares See Item Letter from a father to his son, with a charming illustration of dog driving a car, dated 1959 See Item Tauchnitz 1926 "Copyright edition" of "The Forsyte Saga" in custom block-printed paper bindings See Item Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Swineherd," hand-colored miniature book See Item Massachusetts Woman's Christian Temperance Union cookbook, annotated with recipe for dandelion wine See Item Advertising card for Dandy, a high-diving King Charles Cavalier and Cocker Spaniel mix, circa 1900 See Item Collection of books from the personal library of author Erica Jong See Item Soviet-era miniature book about Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels See Item Maya Angelou's The Aristocrat, miniature book by Tamazunchale Press See Item 1904 autograph letter signed from bloodhound breeder C.A. Appley to prospective buyer See Item Master's Violin, by Myrtle Reed, in binding designed by Margaret Armstrong, 1910 See Item Patricio Tricasso's "Epitoma chyromantico," 1535 treatise on palmistry, with 78 woodcuts See Item

SLIPCASE (SLC) < Back to Terminology List SLIPCASE (SLC) Feature An open-sided box built to house and protect a book, leaving the spine exposed. The example shows a slipcase constructed of paper over boards , with a paper-covered interior, and a decorative paper label pasted to the front. Previous Next

CASE or CASING < Back to Terminology List CASE or CASING Feature An assembled enclosure for the text block of a book including the boards and spine. The image is of a book that is in two pieces. The text block is at left and the case at the right. Previous Next

Oxford Holy Bible And Church Services Set, 1844, Stunning Fine Binding PRICE £ 5,000.00 PURCHASE / MORE INFO View Member Profile A very attractive high quality boxed set. PURCHASE / MORE INFO More items from Bridgesbookshop LANCELOT ANDREWS, 1675, Private Devotions, Preces Privatae, Greek & Latin See Item Book Of Common Prayer, Rare Oak Wood Covers From Cambuskenneth Abbey, Scotland See Item Oxford Holy Bible And Church Services Set, 1844, Stunning Fine Binding See Item Common Prayer New Testament, 1843 Church Services, Stunning Rare Binding See Item Antique Book Of Common Prayer with Hymns, Beautiful Embroidered Silk Dos a Dos Binding See Item Holy Bible, Common Prayer, Eucharistica, 1849 Fine Binding Boxed Set Of 3 See Item

Continue VISIT WEBSITE Bennor Books OWNER: Mark Benjamin Member since: 2015 (only displayed to logged-in members) MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT: 10 % COUPON CODE (if applicable): bennorbooks@gmail.com 07879263848 #447879263848 9 Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EQ, United Kingdom More about this bookseller Quality used books on North East England, the Scottish Borders, Railways, Mining....and some other stuff! I am a sole trader, selling on commission from my home. In addition to my specialties, I often have uncommon books on a variety of subjects. I aim to respond immediately to queries and orders; however, as it is only me, there may be occasions when there is is a delay in response. If my books have disappeared from Biblio or Abebooks, it means I'm away! Regardless, I would aim to answer emails within a couple of days. 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1 Featured Items Terms of Sale I guarantee the condition of every book as it is described on the web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 14 days of the estimated delivery date. All books will be despatched by First Class Post within the UK (Airmail worldwide) within 24hrs of notification of payment. If you have any queries, please contact me at bennorbooks@gmail.com