While most bibliophiles find leather bound books extremely pleasing to look at, handle and of course own. In many cases, providing funds are available, it makes good economic sense to buy leather bound editions. I collect mainly old sea angling books and would be prepared to spend a little more for certain favourites with original leather bindings however, there just aren’t that many about.
Books have been generally a good investment since I started collecting them and although this was not my original intention it is easier to justify spending hard earned money on a collection knowing that you can at least get your money back. With modern books providing the book becomes desirable to own and hence collectable and also the number issued is not too great, it makes very good sense to buy the leather bound editions which invariably increase in value at a much greater rate that the cheaper editions. You also get the pleasure of owning a lovely edition and don’t have to feel guilty about spending so much money!
I’ve only ever bought one modern leather bound book as it made no sense at all to do otherwise. I wanted a copy of the book, “The Glory Days of the Giant Scarborough Tunny”, to add to my library. The print run of hard backed editions was 250 and cost £94 and there were only 20 leather-backed editions produced at a cost of £200. I don’t normally mention to my wife how much I spend on my hobbies but in this case she was quite happy as I could tell her that the only leather one that has been sold in recent months went for £400. Importantly this also eases the way for further purchases!
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