Nicholas Basbanes. First edition, first printing. Dust Jacket: Fine. An unclipped jacket designed by Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich. Hardcover: Fine. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2003. Brown cloth with black spine and gold lettering. No writing or markings in the book, 444 pp.
This was Basbanes fourth book. He was an award-winning reporter in the early 1970's who turned author and book collecting expert.
All his books are a must read for any book enthusiast, collector, dealer or bookscout.
