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Search Book Auction Lots Worldwide by WB
There is a new search that allows you to search dozens of worldwide book auctions by keywords. It searches these listings, including title, author, and description fields, all from one location. To try it, go to http://www.americanaexchange.com/auctions/auctionlistings.asp .. To learn more about it...
June 8th 04 07:33 PM
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Westvaco Christmas Books by Troy Johnson
The Westvaco company has been putting out a book at Christmas for the last thirty years. I have not seen any 2003 books turning up. Westvaco was purchased by Mead. Does anyone have any information about whether the Christmas series is being continued?
June 9th 04 04:34 AM
by Jon Meyers Go to last post
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E. James Chouinard. The Boston Red Sox of 1955. Meador Press. Boston. Edward K. Meador. by Don Saklad
What might be the value of the book ?... E. James Chouinard. The Boston Red Sox of 1955. Meador Press. Boston. Edward K. Meador. Pro Veritate et Progressione Copyright 1956 by Edward K. Meador hardcover 46 pages 8" x 5 1/2 x 3/8
June 9th 04 09:30 AM
by Don Saklad Go to last post
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James Hertbert - question by [email protected]
I have a 1st edition copy of a James Herbert book and on the last page, at the end of the story is a stamp `011 X`. Does anybody know what it means? Thank you
June 10th 04 07:51 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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T.H.Huxley Handwriting by Diane
I see know one could help me with the rare horror book. Can anyone do better with this one. I'm looking for a website that has some examples of Professor T.H. Huxley's handwriting. Any help would be much appreciated. Diane http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AAA-World-of-Books
June 11th 04 02:52 AM
by rur Go to last post
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UNIQUE BOOK(BIBLE SIZE,5MMX5MM LEFT FROM 2.WORLD WAR)FOR SALE by mustafacan
THE ANCIENT, WORLD SMALEST BOOK(BIBLE)WHICH WAS LEFT FROM 2 WORLD WAR,WE WAN TO SELL IT PRIVATELY!! leather covered,The appearance looks 5mm x 5mm Inner pages size 3,5mm x 3,5 mm,8 pages total 16 pages written inside 7 languages(english,german,italian, american english,francis,sweden,netherlands)...
June 12th 04 01:39 PM
by mustafacan Go to last post
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Can anyone read German? (0/1) by Bob Streeter
I have a book here about Wilhelm II by Paul Meinhold, published in Germany 1912. While looking through the book, I found a letter tucked in which I can't begin to reard. It's in the old handwritten German script, dated Potsdam, 1888 (I think) There is a black border arounf the page, which I am told...
June 13th 04 01:56 AM
by H Schinske Go to last post
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A Collection Of Leftovers by Jerry Morris
Every Johnsonian has probably heard that the Houghton Library at Harvard inherited the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Samuel Johnson. Every Shakespearian has probably heard that Christie's auctioned off almost all of the Shakespeare books and other English Drama from the estate of Mary...
June 13th 04 03:20 PM
by Jerry Morris Go to last post
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Longfellow's Evangeline - Trying to date a copy by Jeff Clough
I have a vintage copy of Longfellow's Evangeline sans date that I'm trying to gather a little information on and I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I'm hoping for any information on this edition, it's date, anything about the publisher, etc. Or pointers to other resources that may be of...
June 13th 04 05:14 PM
by Jerry Morris Go to last post
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mysteries about book collecting by BookEditions
Some time ago there were some suggestions listed here with titles of mystery books which had book collecting/book collector themes. I have lost my list and was wondering if some of you wouldn't mind resubmitting your ideas. I am already aware of Dunning's works. Thanks. Les
June 14th 04 11:55 AM
by M Hill Go to last post
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Stupid Prices by Diane
It makes me wonder who actually buys from dealers on Addall. There is a copy of Friedrich Nietzsche - The Dionysian Spirit of the Age by A.R. Orage up for over £100 on Addall. On ebay the guy is selling it for £7.50 and might make £15.00 if his lucky. I have three copies of the same book and...
June 14th 04 01:17 PM
by hollowayd Go to last post
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A Little Brag by Tom L-M
It was about 15º C when I arose at 7.00 yesterday - already too hot to do more than amble around the local car boot sale. But by 7.45 it was hotting up a bit, as I found a 1st Fine/Fine Ian Fleming 'The Man with the Golden Gun' for 50p, a 3rd impression Near Fine/VG 'OHMSS' and a few other...
June 15th 04 02:03 PM
by Diane Go to last post
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Alternate WW2 history by Dave
Hi, With the D-Day memorials just finished, a group of us were talking about the usual "what if..." topics, and I later looked at what I have related to WW2 alternate history, which is nothing! Have done a very quick and dirty run through Abebooks, to find not very much at all. This is not to be a...
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June 15th 04 07:03 PM
by Bob Riedel Go to last post
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Jim Harrison question by David Kilo
If anyone has stumbled into a few Jim Harrison firsts with to Susan and Nick or just Nick and Susan, possibly with a little one-eye drawing, drop me a short note.
June 16th 04 09:46 AM
by David Kilo Go to last post
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Value of inscribed Hemingway book by Jérôme Duby
Hello, What could be the value of an inscribed by the author first edition of "Winner take nothing". Charles Scribner¹s sons, New-York 1933. Very good condition but no Dust jacket (fac simile only) With a MCNE certificate of authenticity.
June 16th 04 03:15 PM
by Diane Go to last post
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Bookstores in Seattle by Charles Kroon
Anyone know the 4 or 5 best bookstores to visit in Seattle? No special field just good books. Thanks - Charles
June 17th 04 05:08 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Looking for book,,Trent Sands by Yvon
Looking for a book, Author: Trent Sands Name: Reborn in Canada email me with details
June 17th 04 05:39 PM
by Yvon Go to last post
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Old Vintage Girlie Magazines & More ....... by Rich
Old Vintage Girlie Magazines & More ....... http://www.bizrate.com/buy/products__cat_id--20000001,mid--76415,start--24.html
June 18th 04 06:25 AM
by Rich Go to last post
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radio and tv times for sale (uk) by Brian
i have currently got a collection of radio and tv times listings magazines (uk) for sale on ebay spanning the past twenty or so years. there will also be around another hundred coming soon so if you are interested, keep checking the seller name john_paul_carrigan. all will be from northeast/ tyne...
June 18th 04 09:23 AM
by Brian Go to last post
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Rabbit at rest, first edition? by [email protected]
Hello, I purchased a copy of "Rabbit at rest" (by John Updike) on ebay which is supposedly a first edition. On the copyright page it states it is a first edition and published by Alfred A. Knopf. But there is no price listed anywhere on the dust jacket, which is not price-clipped. Is it possible...
June 18th 04 05:41 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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