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Bibliophilia can become more than just a hobby; it can be a real business if you understand which characteristics give a book investment value. Not every old book is rare and expensive. Its value is formed by a combination of unique traits that make a specific copy desirable for collectors.

In Soviet times, industrially produced clothing was often of low quality, so many families sewed their own clothes. This led to almost every home having a sewing machine. Unlike the clothing, the machines themselves were quite high-quality, although not always convenient to use.

Book collecting is a field of collecting centered around books. The main question faced by both novice and experienced collectors is determining the real value of a particular edition. The market forms its own valuations, but how can one understand what a specific book is actually worth?