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Dated books by my-wings
OB Collecting reference: For those who collect fiction and actually read it... One of the things that, for me, adds an element of interest to reading older novels is the internal evidence of when they were written: references to objects, prices, practices, and cultural norms and expectations. A...
October 15th 06 05:29 PM
by my-wings Go to last post
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K.ris B.aker's husband walks out on her again by You gotta pity that poor Dewayne
Kris Baker wrote: We're not stupid enough to click on that Yes you are. You live for that stuff. You click on *everything*, because you have NO LIFE. What's the matter, your husband left you again? Poor Dewayne, who can blame him.
October 14th 06 11:44 PM
by You gotta pity that poor Dewayne Go to last post
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George Bush Is An Evil Man by Doo Wop Daddy-O
Just thought that should be said.
October 11th 06 09:47 PM
by Doo Wop Daddy-O Go to last post
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Banning Books by Doo Wop Daddy-O
After due consideration, I propose that all books not created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate be banned. Thank you for your kind attention.
October 11th 06 12:22 AM
by Doo Wop Daddy-O Go to last post
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Any Military History collectors? by Dave
I can't remember who posts here that has mentioned collecting Military books, but I have a couple of questions. I have come across a goodly number (50-100) of Military (Navy mostly) related books from about 1900 to about 1940 (I did not go through them all), most of them look like textbooks, very...
October 10th 06 08:26 PM
by Dave Go to last post
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Does "rare" mean anything anymore? by William M. Klimon
I recently came across this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190032858360 What can "rare" possibly mean attached to a paperback copy of James Clavell's SHOGUN, one of the most popular novels of all time, which may have sold 15 million copies or more? I mean, I would wager this...
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October 10th 06 07:33 PM
by Graeme Williams Go to last post
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Most over-hyper book(s)? by Dave
Having read through ABE's list of expensive books, and seeing many that are truly classics, I am wanting to see what are others choices to add to a list of over-hyped books. Whether due to a fad for a certain author, subject or topic, what are your picks for "The Most Over-Hyped". I am also...
October 10th 06 01:38 AM
by Dave Go to last post
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Calendar Onsale by [email protected]
The best way to buy calendar http://www.calendaronsale.com
October 10th 06 12:48 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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C.P. Snow The Light and the Dark 1948 First Printing by [email protected]
Was hoping the experts here could give me some idea of what this was worth, i'm thinking i'll price it at 40, although the dustwrapper isn't to great... i just started selling on craiglist Pictures can be found at:
October 8th 06 06:42 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Pudd'nhead Wilson by fundock
I went to a book sale today at a local church. Approximately 5000 books, sorted and alphabetized. Too well sorted almost: boxes marked "first edition"; boxes marked "signed". Kind of took the fun out of it I thought. Anyway, the pastor (or whatever) was wandering around the room telling anyone...
October 6th 06 08:06 PM
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About a Site not only allows price comparsion but also you can sell your books locally by ramraj
Hi all, I thought this might be useful, Informed by my friend i checked out this site http://www.collegebooks4all.com , apart from price comparsion, applying coupons e.t.c this one allows you to buy/sell the books for free locally with in the locality of your college or near...
October 6th 06 07:28 PM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
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Staughton Lynd Unpublished Manuscript? by Ruth Streeter
I have here what seems to be an unpublished typed manuscript of a book by activist lawyer/author Staughton Lynd. I can't find any mention of the title on ABE, Bookfinder, Google, etc. The title is "Diary of a Delegate to the Word," dated March 1991. Along with the manuscript is a typed letter to...
October 5th 06 10:21 PM
by Ruth Streeter Go to last post
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pl. ingnore this post if it is not related to buying/selling textbooks locally by ramraj
hi all, I thought this might be useful, Informed by my friend i checked out this site http://www.collegebooks4all.com , apart from price comparsion, applying coupons e.t.c this one allows you to list/sell the books for free locally with in the locality of your college or near by ones
October 5th 06 05:01 PM
by ramraj Go to last post
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An uptodate report about AbeBooks by Monboddo
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061004/wr_nm/retail_abebooks_dc Ed Schaeffer -- Visit: www.JamesBoswell.com
October 5th 06 12:55 AM
by Monboddo Go to last post
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October 4th 06 09:01 PM
by Colapis Go to last post
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Collecting the Confessions by William M. Klimon
COLLECTING THE CONFESSIONS Selections from the William M. Klimon Collection of St. Augustine's Confessions The Jeanne M. Godschalx Gallery, Bush Art Center St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin October 9-20, 2006 "Collecting the Confessions" presents 20 interesting editions of St. Augustine's...
October 4th 06 06:51 PM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Even most great books showing what a mass murderer Saddam Hussein really is usually need a single addition by [email protected]
That addition ususally is to also show how Gaddafi of Libya quit his nuke bomb building project due to Saddam's demise in 2003 by George W. Bush. Just a few lines about Gaddafi aborting his nuke bomb building project because of Saddam's demise will raise any already A- very anti-Saddam book up to...
October 4th 06 05:25 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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A Book about Lafayette by Pauline Hosking
Have found this in an Aunt's bookcase. The full title is: FRANCE AND NEW ENGLAND Wherein in related the story of Lafayette's visits to Boston and other places in New England together with facts pertaining to His Life in France. Also a description of the Landing of Rachambeau and the French Army...
October 3rd 06 02:39 PM
by Pauline Hosking Go to last post
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Book that talks of Gaddafi abandoning his nuke bomb building project due to Saddam's demise by [email protected]
The book is Shopping For Bombs and it is available on amazon.com. It goes into detail of how rich, terroristic Gaddafi giving up his nukebomb quest with fear after saw he Saddam's regime crumble due to US invasion of Iraq in 2003. The worth of the US invasion of Iraq to the USA is proven beyond...
October 2nd 06 01:50 AM
by Sam Go to last post
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"Summoned by Bells" - John Betjamin by orkneyrabbit
Hi there - I have been bidding for the illustrated book "Summoned by Bells" by John Betjamin and dont want to get into another bidding war on EBAY (already lost 2 bids). Does anyone out there have a copy they wouldn't mind parting with for a reasonable price ?
October 1st 06 04:44 PM
by my-wings Go to last post
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