WHY COLLECT SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOKS?
For many book lovers, books are something to own, preserve, and admire. These bibliophiles develop a passion for books, continuing to add to their ever-expanding library and becoming reluctant to part with anything on their shelves. Collectors specifically pursue the first printing of a first edition. A signed first edition is that rarest of creatures that can elevate a library from okay to outstanding. First editions are distinguished from subsequent printings as they represent the closest edition in time and intent to the author’s original work. A signed first edition can become a special and valuable book for the owner, a lucrative investment, or a keepsake to pass down through generations.
