Buying rare books as gifts? We can help! 🎁

Tips and tricks for getting special books for special people. [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward to Friend]( [Forward to Friend]( [Pin]( [Pin]( Tips and Tricks on Buying Rare Books as Gifts Hello {NAME}, If you have a list and you've checked it twice, and you have a bookish loved one who's been very nice, maybe a beautiful copy of a rare or special book would be the perfect gift for them! I know that gift guides can be tiresome and lame ([except for this one]( so don't worry - this is more about techniques of purchasing than a list of exactly what we think you should buy for your witty librarian cousin. Who is their favorite author? Favorite series or fandom? (Pictured is a lovely Folio society set listed by Good Books In The Woods - [see more slipcased Sherlock)]( First and foremost, you want to know that they will love what you give them. It doesn't have to be the top-dollar item to mean something special. For example, if you have a friend who is really into The Dark Crystal, why not get a [signed copy of one of Brian Froud's art books]( I found a lovely slipcased collection of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tales for a friend in the Sherlock fandom a few years ago for under $300. When in doubt, type their favorite author's name into our [advanced search]( and put "limited edition" or "fine binding" into the keyword field and sort by highest price (just for fun). What about signed books? (Pictured is an [inscribed copy of The Nasty Bits by Anthony Bourdain]( listed by The Bookman & The Lady - [see more signed Bourdain]( Ah, signed books can make for amazing and meaningful gifts, but there are a few things to watch carefully for when finding the right copy. Firstly, be sure that the book listing specifies that the book was signed by the author and not the illustrator or someone else related to the book. There is also a difference between a [book that is signed and one that is inscribed](. If you have doubts about the validity of a signed item, we have a few [tips to help you tell if a signature is real](. Are they a serious book collector? Here's the thing. If you are shopping for books for someone who is a collector of books, you might run into some difficulties. For example - perhaps that nicely priced edition that you thought would make an attractive gift is something they already passed over? Are you sure they don't already have it on their shelf? Are you sure that its a true first edition and not a [book club edition]( It can be hard to get the perfect item, so see if you can get them to drop a hint about what they're looking for next! When in doubt, we do offer gift certificates by email. You can create them in any amount or currency and they are valid towards any book on Biblio. [Create a gift certificate now!]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( [Pin]( [Pin]( Follow us: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Link]( Copyright © 2019 Biblio.com, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at Biblio.com, or from our Facebook page. Our mailing address is: Biblio.com PO Box 1211Asheville, NC 28802 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.