Posted By:
Alan ElefsonHi-
There is a great book on book collectors that I believe is titled Bibliomania, but I am not sure. Each chapter discusses more than one collector, ranging from more than a thousand years ago until today (John Larroquette's (sp) collection of modern first editions represent the newest collector). There is also a fascinatingly detailed report on a convicted book/manuscript thief that delves into his methods and what he stole.
I too have read the Brimfield book and I enjoyed it as well. I did fairly well this past Brimfield despite hitting the fields on the second to last day (I picked up an early oddball baseball program, a Reach guide, and some 1950s Yankee wire photos (fax type), as well as Boy Scout memorabilia, all for very good prices). I always hear that it is not how it used to be, but I typically find something that makes it wotrth my while each time I go to the Brimfield shows.
Alan Elefson
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