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Is this an ARC, or....? by
my-wings
At a library sale, I picked up an 8 1/2 by 11 inch mock-up for a book called
*A Zulu Girl* by Thomas Calkins. I'm not exactly sure how it's bound, but
it's got a black plastic spine and clear plastic covers. The first page
looks like the intended cover and is in color. The final book would be...
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Rare Roycrofter Books on Ebay! by
John
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=45106&item=3595038109
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11098&item=3595039411
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29220&item=3595043977
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March 15th 04 07:22 PM
by paghat
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What's with Book Fair prices? by
Kelley Roberts
Just left St. Petersburg Antiquarian Book Fair and didn't buy a single
book....What's with prices from these dealers? Most of the books were
outrageously priced! Ichecked the internet and found many of these books at
much lower prices. Don't these dealers know that we can find cheaper...
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Book jacket covers: Re-canvas of current opinions on brand and grade by
bookkeeper
Good evening,
I am cross-eyed from having read the products of searching for info on
BJC here. No problem with too little returns on that subject. Yikes!
What I'd like is an update and current recommendations as many of the
posts on the subject are several years old. I am a not a collector,
but...
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Any Information by
Diane
I have a book called:
"A Collection of Sundry Books, Epistles & Papers Written by James Nayler,
Some of Which Were Never Before Printed. With an Impartial Relation of the
most Remarkable Transactions Relating to His Life"
London: Printed & Sold by the Assigns of J. Sowle, in White-Hart-Court,...
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March 15th 04 08:26 AM
by Diane
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Publishing information on "Touching the Void" by
Art Layton
I am trying to find out publishing information for "Touching the Void"
by Joe Simpson for the UK printing. Who was the publisher, length of
book, first edition identification, dust jacket, etc.
What are the sources available for this information?
Art Layton
Stamford CT
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Ann Margret Book/Photo/Card Lot by
CSacheli
I have a book on ANN Margret WITH ORIGINAL JACKET COVER IN COLOR WITH HER
FACE ON IT.Copyright is 1994.336 pages.16 pages of b/w photos
of her/family and friends etc.
Retail price is listed on jacket cover inside as $23.95 USA/ $31.50 CANADA..
Entire lot $12.00 shipped book rate anywhere in the...
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Another pricing question.... by
Jbrodie1750
I want to sell a book that has a fairly obnoxious "remainder" mark. The only
other copy of this book for sale on ABE, in similar condition but with no
remainder mark, is going for $95.00. Using the ABE listing as a price guide
(and I'm really starting to wonder if that is a sensible thing to...
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A Poem on Love. by
Jon Meyers
"Sanjay" wrote...
Love is deep like ocean
you can never come out.
Poem is shallow like barnyard puddle,
Sloppy and full of ****.
--
Jon Meyers
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Who Wrote The Letters of Junius ? by
Diane
I'm selling Junius on ebay at the moment and a number of my regular
customers have e-mailed me with their thoughts regarding the author of these
letters. As some of you lot seem quite well read I was wondering if you had
a definitive answer. I have done some research and all there seems to be...
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DaVinci Code "first" debate by
BookEditions
I received a copy of Brown's "DaVinci Code" from an Ebay seller. I am
contesting that it is a book club edition and not a first as the seller
described it. She says she has sold several of these as "firsts" without any
complaints; I contend that this only means that a lot of buyers have...
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Brag for the day by
BookEditions
My new volunteer job at the local FOL bookstore just landed me the following
book, which I picked up for $3:
Herman Melville's "Typee" in a Limited Edition (1962) printed by the West
Virginia Pulp and Paper Company (that's a new publisher to me, and I couldn't
find it in McBride's). The book is so...
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End of the Affair - Graham Greene dust jacket by
Kevin
I have a decent copy of Greene's 1951 "The End of the Affair"
published by William Heinemann. This was purchased from a less than
reputable seller who failed to mention that it was sans dj. Such is
life. Now I didn't buy this book as an investment, it happens to be my
favorite Greene book and in...
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March 13th 04 02:53 AM
by Kevin
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Time-Life book collectors! by
Leggman
I found a site that has volume lists for all time-life series. Check it out;
http://www.volumelists.com
Enjoy!
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What's it called? Non-spine edges by
Michael Redman
Forgive me if this is a remarkably stupid question, but I've searched
and can't find the answer.
What are the non-spine edges of a book called? The three sides that
are formed by the edges of the pages.
Thanks
-- Michael
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Joseph Conrad Children of the Sea points by
Bob Streeter
I'm trying to determine just what edition of Children of the Sea,
otherwise known as the ****** of the Narcissus, I have here. From what
I see on ABE and other sources, mine doesn't seem to match any. Here's
what I have so far: 1897 date on copyright page, no date on title
page. Dark green, or...
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FA: 1956 Book: The Kansas City Athletics by
EZ Auction
Book describes the move of the Athletics from Philadelphia to Kansas City.
Written by Ernest Mehl, Sports Editor for the KC Star. Foreword by Harry S
Truman.
Read this fascinating story about a Midwest city anxious to have its own
ball team, and the excitement that surrounds the franchise...
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FA: 1942 Little Black Sambo Cloth Book by
EZ Auction
Little Black Sambo by Ethel Hays. Copyright 1942 by the Saalfield
Publishing Co., Akron Ohio
Measure 13" X 9 1/2".
Book is really in great condition. Classic story.
Go here to view:
http://tinyurl.com/34m2j
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FA: Set of 8 Tarzan books by Burroughs, 1929-1963 by
EZauction
I have 8 old paperbacks by Edgar Rice Burroughs. These books are
obviously old, but in good condition for their age. All pages are intact.The
following is a description of each book. Please contact me if you have
specific questions.
Go here for details on the books and...
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FYI by
CC
GREAT PLACE TO GET REFERENCE BOOKS ON COLLECTING BOOKS
http://stores.ebay.com/id=59804223&ssPageName=L2
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March 11th 04 11:36 PM
by CC
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