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Prince Otto query... by Jonathan
I have a Roberts Brothers "Prince Otto" The title page says 1886. The copyright page is completely blank. This would, at first blush, make me think that it is the first Robert Brothers edition. But I also have a 1889 Roberts Brothers "Prince Otto" that also has a blank copyright page. Which...
June 16th 06 02:52 AM
by Annibale Go to last post
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Rebacked...? by Jonathan
All sorts of questions today: All other things being equal, which is a better: A book with the original spine that is moderately worn...or the same book that has had the spine "rebacked" ? TIA (again) Jonathan
June 16th 06 12:10 AM
by John R. Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
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A new find not on my want list. by Annibale
I don't do Saturday shopping. Whenever I find something it is a red letter day. I came across a title not on my list. I do collect Canadian humor in my period if I can find it. This one, I never want listed. Anon. World Of Wit, A Complete Collection Of Pithy Morceaux, Arranged As Puns, Bon-mots,...
June 15th 06 11:52 PM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Books By Shirley MacLaine by [email protected]
I am looking into Shirley MacLaine's books. I have bought Out On A Limb. What other books are popular? Thank you in advance ...
June 15th 06 07:11 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Old Books on Famous Women by WeeWilly
After my parents died, I found a couple/few books in the garage that are about famous women. These are from the late 1800's. The covers aren't in great shape, but the books themselves seem to be complete and without bug or other damage. Just wondering if there might be any value in them to...
June 15th 06 01:08 AM
by Annibale Go to last post
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Saturday Morning Book Hunt by Francis A. Miniter
It's all bad enough when you buy a book only to find you have it at home. But to buy a book at 1:00 pm that is (nearly) the same as one you bought at 8:30 am, AND which you also have at home. Makes me wonder if those pills for memory work. At least the 8:30 am copy was older than the other...
June 14th 06 02:08 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Nice Find by Pangarune Corner
Not a valuable book, but a very nice one... Joy Adamson's "The People of Kenya", for all of $2. Illustrated by her with drawings of many tribal costumes, pics as well. This one is a keeper. Willow
June 14th 06 04:59 AM
by Pangarune Corner Go to last post
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visit the bibliophile bullpen! by molly
for a fresh whiff of old books. www.bibliophilebullpen.com
June 12th 06 11:22 PM
by molly Go to last post
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Hauck collection: Buried treasure by William M. Klimon
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060612/EDIT01/606120301/1090 William M. Klimon http://www.gateofbliss.com
June 12th 06 05:24 PM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Collecting by Annibale
I have been buying selling and collecting since about 1960. Recently, since I am getting old and am not too well, I decided to sell of a lot of my stuff in various fields. It has been interesting to notice differences. On the West coast, auctions bring very little for rare childrens books of the...
June 11th 06 07:59 PM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Aesophine's fable by tontoko
In the old days, when men were allowed to have many wives, a middle-aged Man had one wife that was old and one that was young; each loved him very much, and desired to see him like herself. Now the Man began to dress up for going to the market with the young Wife, when she did not like his wrinkles...
June 11th 06 03:49 PM
by tontoko Go to last post
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Cold Comfort Farm by Ted Jones
My girlfriend just phoned and found reprints at Costco (For those who have not enjoyed the experience, it is a North American store that offers deep discounts on the toys and gustatory delights of affluent Americans.) Usually it's book selection is reserved for Bestsellers. Has Stella Gibbons been...
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June 10th 06 06:28 PM
by Shelf Space Go to last post
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June 10th 06 02:08 AM
by Orestes Go to last post
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Announcement: San Diego Open Air Book Fair by Doug McClure
The Hillcrest Book Fair and Festival will be held THIS SUNDAY, June 11, in San Diego, from 10 am to 5 pm, and I would like to invite everyone in Southern California to attend. The Book Fair will have approximately 50 booths of book sellers, many who sell only on the Internet, and this will be a...
June 10th 06 02:00 AM
by Orestes Go to last post
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Fraudulent Ebay Seller - John Pelan by Shelf Space
Just a short warning to those thinking of buying books from John Pelan who sometimes trades under the name of MIDNIGHT HOUSE BOOKS. Pelan lost his job a few months ago and has been desperately trying to offload his junky book collection on Ebay. These are some of his more questionable antics: 1....
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June 9th 06 08:31 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Jerry Morris reply to me some time ago. by Annibale
Sorry Jerry I don't get back here very often. Thank you for your nice note. Your collecting pattern, including bibliographies is sure to be one which could be helpful to many serious young collectors. You have so much easy information at home, I have seen you help the pros. I went to the Hyde...
June 9th 06 11:12 AM
by Jerry Morris Go to last post
1 612
Insurance for a book collection by LiRM
Our homeowners policy covers - as most homeowners policies do - coverage for loss of contents due to various events - fires, wind and water damage (think hurricanes - we live in FL), theft, etc. They do not cover the cost of what it would take for me to replace a good many of my books that I'm...
June 8th 06 08:18 PM
by Evelyn C. Leeper Go to last post
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Resolving John Pelan by Shelf Space
Two questions: 1. You claim to follow ABAA book description guidelines. Please can you advise whether you are in fact a member of the ABAA (or have ever been)? 2. After seeking to imply that you had multiple copies of THE SORCERER'S CHESSMEN, you side-stepped my suggestion that we compare...
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June 8th 06 01:54 PM
by Hardy-Boys.net Go to last post
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Looking For A Specific German Dictionary by Some Guy
So far my efforts to track this down for my collection have been fruitless; perhaps someone here can help me. I'm looking for a specific German-English dictionary whose title I don't recall, and I'm looking for it because of a specific appendix regarding German maledicta. Let me explain... While...
June 8th 06 01:59 AM
by Some Guy Go to last post
3 459
Which Copy to Keep on the Shelf by Francis A. Miniter
I have two copies of a book - Bartholomew Gill, Death of a Joyce Scholar (Morrow, 1989), and am in need of shelf space. Which is the more collectible? (I know, we are not talking about a book in big demand.) 1. A first printing, ex-library, with fewer markings than normal, with a VG to Fine...
June 8th 06 01:00 AM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
2 515
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