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An author and rare book dealer profiles 20 editions of major books that have passed through his hands and made publishing history, as the books--and their authors' memorabilia--have become the legends of rare book collectors. Includes 25 color photographs.

Rare Book School - The Rare Book School is an independent non-profit organization that studies the history of manuscripts, rare books, and special collections. It holds 30 classes per year on these subjects, lasting five days apiece.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library - Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library was a 1963 gift of the Beinecke family. The building, designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft, of the firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, is the largest building in the world reserved exclusively for the preservation of rare books and manuscripts.

Book of Commandments - The Book of Commandments is among the most rare and valuable books in American history because the original printing was almost entirely destroyed by a mob. The book holds special significance for groups in the Latter Day Saint movement (such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; see also "Mormon").

Out-of-print book - An out-of-print book is a book that is no longer being published. Out of print books are often rare, and may be difficult to acquire.

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