Anyone know where I can find an image of an authenticated Richard Wright (Native Son, Black Boy etc.) signature, or alternatively is there anyone who has such a thing and would be willing to compare it to a digital image sent by email? TVMIA

I've had a busy last 3 weeks what with bookbuying, travelling to Italy over Easter and revision for upcoming exames - but I've had some great book buys/finds to keep my head up! Finally got my hands on a copy of Rosove's New Antarctic exploration bibliography for £90 from abe, limited to 500 in...

Are "The World's Classics" published by the Oxford University Press considered collectible? I have half a mind to start collecting them. Would I be alone ...or are there other nutcases out there who have already thought of this? Jonathan

One of my local booksellers (a rant will be posted soon) is fond of labelling all of their stock as "first editions". In many cases, this is because there was only ever _one_ edition of that tawdry piece of unsaleable drivel, but never mind. Similarly they're forever treating first UK editions of...

Haven't been in my favorite thrift shop for a few weeks, and dropped in yesterday. Came out with a six books.... *Honor Among Thieves* by Jeffrey Archer, 1st, As New/Near Fine *Rabin: Our Life, His Legacy* by Leah Rabin, 1st, As New/Fine *Roots: The Saga of an American Family* by Alex Haley, 1st...

Please be advised that the 1931 limited autographed edition (202/250) of Fannie Hurst's Back Street is coming to Ebay. Please send a blank email to with "Back Street Auction" in the title. Three unique indications of interest must be received for this copy to go up for...

Hello, all: I'm new to this group but hoping that someone will be kind enough to point me in the right direction on this question. I have a Book League of America Edition (1938) of Du Maurier's "Rebecca", in blue cloth boards, gold lettering and designs on the spine, and what purports to be the...

Hello Folks Can anyone point me in the right direction for a good source of facsimile dustwrappers (UK Editions) Many Thanks Stan

I haVE some old books and I wonder if they are worth any thing they are, TENNYSON POEMS-1886 ELEC. AND GAS REPAIR 1945 HISTORY PRATH 1889 SHAKESSPEAR 1896 MATH GREENVILLE 1881. THANK YOU

I recently purchased a first edition of Bradbury's _The Martian Chronicles_. It's an "ex-lib" copy, since the front free endpaper is stamped: "Editorial library copy do not remove from office must be returned to library." But, since it's a first edition, first binding state with vg dj, I was happy...

OK, this is something of a followup to the EBay ripoff thread. Let's see if anyone can top this story for sheer, unbridled, PROACTIVE stupidity on the part of a bookseller. (And mind you, not some random eBay feb; we're talking someone who deals on ABE and Alibris.) Now, laziness I understand;...

Can anyone tell me what if anything the English publisher Heinemann did to books to indicate first edition first printings. Does "First printed 1951" mean that this book is in fact a first edition first printing? Thanks for any help in this matter. Kevin

Greetings, I am new here, hope you don't mind...... What is the difference between British and American First Editions? If a book is published in the UK first, then, a month later comes out in America, is the American version truly a "First?" Just wondering.

Does anyone have any idea what is going on with this company (www.alibris.com) - their website died a few days ago and the e-mail confirming my order does not list any e-mail contact address Steve

I've created an online discussion group for fans of Victor Appleton's famous Tom Swift adventures! Meet other fans, discuss all aspects of reading & collecting Tom Swift Sr., Jr., III and IV, buy/sell/trade Tom Swift books and memorabilia. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TomSwift/ -- Bob Finnan The...

I have a copy of the 1945 "Ross Poldark" with d/w that I wish to sell.On checking abe and bibliophile I find that very few first editions of this book with a d/w are listed and in the descriptions the book is referred to as being "scarce", and "difficult to find".Before I try to sell my copy...

Today I obtained a beautiful copy of "Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie," (Eve was Marie Currie's daughter), translated by Vincent Sheean, Illustrated. I think that it is not a first edition, but I'm not sure. Requesting your help. Book is bound in a very nice darkish tan cloth. End pages are...

About two weeks ago, I saw the movie "Touching the Void". This is based on Joe Simpson's book of the same name published in 1988. I checked eBay and ABE for copies of the book for sale, and purchased one thru eBay for $36. At the time, there were several for sale on ABE. Since then, most of thos on...

This morning I was searching down the back of my settee for some loose change for the bus to work, when my hand touched against some paper. For one moment I thought I had got lucky and found a £10 note. Imagine my surprise when a finally pulled the paper object out from it's hiding place, to...

From an eBay auction: "There is a pee sized stain on the front of the actual book (see picture for details)..." Oh, and the auction is for Harry Potter Number One... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6901632886 --