More wisdom from the experts as we continue our series 'Conversations from Rare Books LA.' Every collector started somewhere - here's what they wish they knew. Discover more at AbeBooks. | AbeBooks.com

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At AbeBooks, we know that collecting is so much more than old maps and first editions. Listen to Rebecca Romney, co-founder of rare book firm Type Punch Matrix, as she talks about a rather interesting copy of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl, Kaddish and Other Poems, and what makes it a collectible. We have much more to come, and it might just change how you think about collecting. Stay tuned to find out how everyone is a collector. | AbeBooks.com