A 6/10 condition copy just set a world record at auction. Here's why the "points" matter more than the price tag—and what this means for winter estate sale scouting.

Julian VaneFebruary 23, 2026

A forensic guide to identifying "married" dust jackets—when the wrong jacket is paired with a rare book to inflate its value. Six tells that separate genuine specimens from bibliographic fraud.

Julian VaneFebruary 22, 2026

The specimen sat before me in a cardboard box at a Pawtucket estate sale. The dealer assured me it was pristine. Instead, I reached for the book and brought it to my nose. The tell was immediate—and fatal.

Julian VaneFebruary 22, 2026