first edition Softcover
1980 · New York
by Wilson, Robert A.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good+. 1980. Advance Review Copy; First Printing. Softcover. An Uncorrected Proof of the first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on the inside of the front cover; One of the classic "must have" references for the book collector. "Robert Wilson details what is collectible and how to make choices, how to build an author collection, how to care for books, assessing physical condition and much more" (from the back cover); 8vo; FSA . (Inventory #: 19245)