Old and rare books, maps, engravings

[Евгений]

Biblionne, If possible, write a little on antiquarian books (any information at your discretion), many are interested in this topic.
Best regards.

[Biblionne]

If on auction briefly: for those who buy, now is a good time, there are good copies at prices more affordable than a year ago. Especially when it comes to auction sales, including foreign ones.
For those who sell time not the best.

For more words will once again appear in the next issue of the magazine "About Books. However, there is no generalization, but the usual review, which is preceded by a couple of paragraphs about the impact on the market to exchange rate fluctuations.

On the contrary I would like here to hear the views of those who are engaged in the issue of indexing artrynka methodology, their views on the subject: Is it possible to apply techniques and methods have already tried out in the market of painting and drawing at the market of antique books, indexes and create here.

[Marina56]

Review auctions - this is certainly interesting and informative.
  And how do you think changing topics of interest recently: Rossika, avant-garde, history, military history, geography discovery?

[ФАИв]

Сообщение от Cyril Syzransky

If I am allowed now (try to get through), then something about it. " Topic is not mine, but I can tell heard. The author of the narrative-in the top five experts. For used books.

"And who is still killed Mr. Nolestra!?"-Not allowed?
Oh Do not ruin a single second-hand bookshop in Europe related this story?

[Кирилл Сызранский]

Сообщение от FAIv

"And who is still killed Mr. Nolestra !?"-

Julien?
I do not know the story of impoverished European second-hand bookshop.
Just acquaintance of mine expert said: "And the fig?" : D

[ФАИв]

Well, right: D: D: shy:

[Marina56]

Painting in Italian Choir Books - this is more than two dozen pages of the finest specimens of a little-known collection exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum's new exhibition (a relatively small but very interesting), which will last until April 12.

These truly stunning images include scenes of singing angels, the Jewish prophets, heroic saints, and Renaissance.
  The exhibition presents works created for churches across Italy, from Florence to Venice, from Cremona to Naples, the famous painters of the time.
I propose to make a little journey:
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/cho...els/images.asp

[Евгений]

The reasons that a person begins to collect its own library of antique books may be different, but for the most part, they boil down to one of the following.

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Keeping the heart.
For the first time by going to the secondhand store or get the old book as a gift, a man suddenly discovers that opens before him hitherto closed to him, but a large, unusual and terribly attractive world. The first purchase bibliophile-neophyte usually predictable and chaotic - great books in beautiful bindings, Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Art History, a book on the kings ... Passing this stage, most collectors choose its own special theme, which implies further.

Work.
Contrary to popular belief, not all the books, whose content has not lost its relevance, reprinted today. No information contained in old books, is unthinkable work of the representatives of many modern professions. Architects draw inspiration from old projects, designers work with images and descriptions of pre-revolutionary interiors, etc.

Investments.
Antiquarian books, as well as antiques in general - one of the few types of trade with non-renewable and finite supply of goods. Books were published in Russia is small (compared with European countries), but preserved and even less, so prices are increasing every year. According to the statistics of recent years, an average of three years, the cost of antiquarian books grows by 70 - 90%%, and in some cases up to 300%. The process of price increases is practically continuous, covering all the topics in book collecting, that distinguishes the book from the standpoint of investment appeal of, for example, paintings by contemporary artists, where much is determined by the momentary fashion. When thinking about investments in antique books worth bearing in mind several factors: a) what the book was originally rare and expensive, the more it will grow in value, and b) is to consider only the full and complete copies, as only they can wait for the maximum economic benefit, in ) Thematic library rises in price faster than individual books d) Liquidity books Imperfect, ie sale at the maximum price at that time or take a certain amount of time (usually two to three months) or can be made with the dealer discount (20-30%%).

Prestige.
Collecting antique books - time-honored pastime for by royalty and dignitaries. Widely known for excellent library Mary Anutanetty, Frederick the Great, Maria Theresa, Louis XV, the Austrian emperor KarlaVI, the Polish king, Stanislaw August Poniatowski. Libraries collected many members of the Rothschild family. Excellent library belonged to Napoleon I. From the famous Russian people, bibliophiles can be called a graph Arakcheeva, Empress Catherine II, Count Sheremetev and many others. Bibliophiles were Pushkin, Odoyevski, Chaadayev. Since the XV century in Europe and the XVIII century, we collecting old books has become an attribute of enlightenment and high social status.

Interior.
Ancient books have a surprising property organically fit in with any interior, from classic to high-tech, giving it a richness and generosity. Bookcases with beautiful old or stylized antique bindings will look good almost anywhere in the apartment, but, of course, traditionally a place for them - the library room and office. When the magazine published photos, important official or a businessman in the interior of his job, it is a bookcase, a naturally occurring behind him, often produces a painful impression - worn volumes of the Great Soviet Encyclopedia "is usually still standing crookedly, spoil all impression of the effort expensive designer. Even the selection of pre-revolutionary Russian encyclopedias, quite affordable, at once gave to a finished interior and refined look.

Next in history.
Anyone, even a beginner, a collector in this country know the names of N. Smirnov-Sokolsky, Rozanov, M. S. Lesman. This - the owners of large and renowned collection of Russian books, their names are forever inscribed in the history of Russian Bibliophilia. Despite the fact that each of them has been very successful in their main occupation (Smirnov-Sokolsky - employee of the stage, Rozanov - literary historian, Lesman - musician), for many generations of descendants are primarily bibliophiles. The basic idea is clear - for the man uncreative profession itself, lovingly selected and cataloged library - one of the few ways to permanently leave a clear and distinct mark on history.

Is it better to present - a book?
This slogan of which seems in this age of a joke in Russia has a great historical background: from the late XVII century, the most common gift to both domestic and foreign scholars, writers, and nobles Russian Tsars, the emperor and empress were books. Almost half of the editions of XVIII century is the dedication emperor or empress, some high officials, and copies of these publications in specific bindings were given recipients. The book as a gift was worthy of even the kings, and almost always accepted with favor. As our time, then donated the book indicates that the recipient can read it, and, hence, there is no doubt about his intelligence. If this book is a rare book, it will always be shown to friends and guests as the most valuable thing in the house.

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Interesting internet portal on antiquarian books (guides, prices ...) http://rarebooks.ru/ru/about/

Сообщение от Biblionne

magazine about the book ".

Magazine site http://www.aboutbooks.ru/editor/

[Biblionne]

Сообщение от Marina56

What do you think changing topics of interest recently: Rossika, avant-garde, history, military history, geography discoveries?

Interest on the topics of antiquarian books on the market thing rather stable. Those who are interested rossica collect it, those who travel - to buy them.
Books provide wide opportunities to pursue their very narrow topic, less overlap with many other collectors, and thus create a thoughtful collection while minimizing costs.

[Marina56]

For example whether there is interest in pervoizdaniyam Hemingueyya?

HEMINGWAY, Ernest. A Farewell to Arms. New York, Charles Scribner's Son, 1929
HEMINGWAY, Ernest. For Whom the Bell Tolls. New York, Charles Scribner's Son, 1940
HEMINGWAY, Ernest. Death in the Afternoon. New York, Charles Scribner's Son, 1932

A lifetime illustrated American edition of "Oliver Twist" Dickens?