An autograph is a person's signature or handwriting. In addition to the novelty of having the autograph of a famous writer, some book collectors specifically seek out books that are inscribed with the author's autograph. You may find a book signed by Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, or another literary master. But, what is an autographed book worth? These books offer an overview and specific details about autographs, including discussions of the value of autographed books. Read on.
1. Instant Expert Collecting Books
by Matthew Budman. Crown Publishing Group. From the publisher: "Everything you need to know: what is collectible, strategies for buying and selling, the value of an author autograph, how books are made and more."
2. The Official Autograph Collector Price Guide
by Kevin Martin. Odyssey. This book features the values of more than 60,000 values, including such names as Edward Albee, Louisa May Alcott, Kingsley Amis, and many more.3. Handwriting in America
by Tamara Plakins Thornton. Yale University Press. From the publisher: "Copybooks and the Palmer method, handwriting analysis and autograph collecting - these words conjure up a lost world, in which people looked to handwriting as both a lesson in conformity and a talisman of individuality."4. Sanders Price Guide to Autographs
by George Sanders. Midpoint Trade Books. Discover the value of signed letters, manuscripts, and other documents. This price guide is one of the most comprehensive. Take a look.5. The Standard Guide to Collecting Autographs
by Mark Allen Baker. Krause Publications. This book includes a chapter on "Understanding the Value of an Autograph," along with more than 400 pages of prices. The book also features more than 800 signature facsimiles.