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A little brag by Jon Fredrik Stuestøl
Two years ago, I was studying religion at the Free Faculty of Theology in Oslo, Norway. The library at the faculty is very good, and they sell books they no longer care to have on their shelves in a somewhat hidden-away closet on the third floor of the building. Not many of the students are, as you...
August 31st 03 06:18 PM
by Jon Fredrik Stuestøl Go to last post
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A Trip to Hay on Wye by Jim
Because of the bus schedules (and the fact that I was starting from London), I actually stayed two nights in Hay, getting there late one day, and leaving very early the morning of the third day. I looked at A LOT of books, and had the time of my life. I'd love to go back again, and will some...
September 1st 03 12:57 AM
by Jim Go to last post
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Glassine wrappers by Scot Kamins
In article , "John Yamamoto-Wilson" wrote: So it looks like you get a plus for having the glassine wrapper, but you lose points for not having the publisher's box! John, Is it possible that this book was originally...
September 1st 03 05:23 AM
by Jon Meyers Go to last post
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THE PAGEANT OF THE CENTURY 1900-1933 on eBay by Jareth
THE PAGEANT OF THE CENTURY 1900-1933 #3547857250 is now on eBay. Phenomenal pictorial account of 30's perceptions of a new age. Ask me for details. EUROPPORTUNITY Have you ever thought about what it would be like to "Own your Life"? When you subtract out the sleeping, commuting...
September 1st 03 07:45 AM
by Jareth Go to last post
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HERVEY'S MEDITATIONS 1807 (NORTHAMPTONSHIRE) #3547845085 on eBay by Jareth
HERVEY'S MEDITATIONS 1807 (NORTHAMPTONSHIRE) #3547845085 James Hervey was Rector at Weston-Favelle. -- EUROPPORTUNITY Have you ever thought about what it would be like to "Own your Life"? When you subtract out the sleeping, commuting and working time and things you have to do...
September 1st 03 07:48 AM
by Jareth Go to last post
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File Copy ? by diane.walker
I have a book called The Victorian Mountaineers by Ronald Clark. The book has no title page, and is stamped File Copy on the first 2 pages. No pages have been removed. There seems to be an extra page of photographs before the contents page. Would anybody know what a File Copy is ? Best...
September 1st 03 01:52 PM
by diane.walker Go to last post
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Books in hot, dry attic, how to prevent fire? by Elijah
Howdy! I have several hundred paperback, hardcover and several thousand comic books in an attic which is very hot and dry in the summer and cold and dry in the winter. How can I store them so there's no risk of fire? thanks
September 1st 03 02:42 PM
by Elijah Go to last post
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A Trip to Hay on Wye, via Shropshire - and a Few Small Brags by Giltedge04
Anyway, if anyone gets to the end of this waffle, well done! regret I gave up after the GCSE results. Hope you can do better with the A levels. ASD
September 1st 03 03:39 PM
by diane.walker Go to last post
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Charity/Thrift Shops was Charles Dickens autograph by Giltedge04
But why should libraries or thrift stores, have to pay for their stock "like the rest of us "? If individuals feel that libraries and charities (which run thrift stores in the UK at least) I agree, why should charity/thrift stores give away valuable items to dealers so they can make a fast buck...
September 1st 03 05:18 PM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
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John F. Kennedy.... A Set of 4 ..... Must see ....... a jewel by Kennedy Stuff
John F Kennedy Set of 2 Audio Tapes and 1 Book BRAND NEW - FACTORY SHRINKWRAPPED Retails for $48.00 1. Audio Tape: John F. Kennedy A Self Portrait, His Greatest Speeches in his Own Voice 2. Audio Tape: Profiles in Courage Read by John F. Kennedy, Jr. 3. Paperback Book: Profiles in Courage by...
September 1st 03 08:45 PM
by Kennedy Stuff Go to last post
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Points by Bud Webster
Okay, I'm getting mixed answers, so I'm turning to the people to whom I should of have asked in the first damn place: you guys. 1. _Game of Thrones_ - is the US the first, or the UK? 2. Neal Stephenson. What are the points for _Cryptonomicon_ and _The Diamond Age_? Anything special, or do the...
September 2nd 03 05:12 AM
by Mike Berro Go to last post
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Very Strange Book by diane.walker
Hi again I have just bought a copy of The Dark Half by Stephen King in my local Oxfam shop, nothing strange in that you might be thinking. When I got it home I took the dust jacket off, and found to my surprise a half leather binding with marbled outer boards, five raised bands to the spine with...
September 2nd 03 02:53 PM
by diane.walker Go to last post
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First Edition Uncle Wiggly Book Set by SpeedDemon246
Check out Griffeyman24's auctions on Ebay for my first edition Uncle Wiggly book set!!!
September 2nd 03 05:08 PM
by Eric Bustad Go to last post
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sobering thought by Jon Meyers
wrote... I was just looking up something quite unconnected in the City of London Pevsner and learned that the bombing around St. Paul's which hit Paternoster Row on December 29 1940 also destroyed *six million* books. There is a well-known photograph of three...
September 2nd 03 08:33 PM
by Jon Meyers Go to last post
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Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair Sept. 13 by Bob Riedel
The 31st annual Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Genesee Valley Ice Rink, 133 Elmwood Avenue opposite the University of Rochester campus. Dealers from throughout the northeast and beyond, including at least ten ABAA members, will...
September 3rd 03 01:16 AM
by Bob Riedel Go to last post
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leather book care/restoration by Greg
Is there a recommended method of care for new, leather bound books? Also, wondering if there may be a product for restoring dry and faded leather bindings? Thanks. Greg
September 3rd 03 04:38 AM
by Ron Wiebe Go to last post
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Robert Burns Old Edition by Neil Williamson
I found in a yard sale, "Poems, Chiefly Scottish, by Robert Burns, With An Account of his Life and Character", published in Perth, Scotland, 1813. Printed by R. Morison. The book is complete, but front cover and a few pages not attached. I would appreciate advice on repair: who to look for, if even...
September 3rd 03 05:46 AM
by Scrooge Go to last post
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Watching with some amusement: Abe dealers and their pricing! by Tom
A few months ago I found a paperback copy of George Robert Elford's Kizilkar: Red Snow for 89p I subsequently sold said book on eBay, for £75, which seemed very high to me! The purchaser was a relatively small abe dealer - to my amusement I found that he had listed it Circa £575 - as the sole...
September 3rd 03 08:01 AM
by Tom Go to last post
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Shelly's Poetical Works by
I would appreciate any comments regarding this book "The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley", edited by Mrs. Shelley, published by Porter & Coates. There is no publication date, but the dedication reads "To Percy Florence Shelley, The Poetical Works of His Illustrious Father are dedicated, by...
September 3rd 03 11:11 AM
by John Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
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Robert Olen Butler Bibliography by Art Layton
Where can I find a bibliography for this author? I suddenly have five of his books in my collection; probably a good idea to complete it now. Art Layton Stamford CT
September 3rd 03 09:20 PM
by Art Layton Go to last post
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