A Handy-Book About Books

""A Handy-Book About Books: For Book Lovers, Book Buyers, And Booksellers"" is a book written by John Power and first published in 1870. This book is a comprehensive guide for book enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers, providing valuable information on how to identify and evaluate books, as well as how to buy and sell them. It covers topics such as bookbinding, typography, paper quality, and book conservation. The book also includes a glossary of terms related to the book trade, and a list of recommended books for collectors. The author, John Power, was a bookseller and publisher himself, and his experience in the book trade is reflected in the practical advice he provides in this book. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in books, whether as a hobbyist, collector, or professional in the book trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.