Is there a bookstore by this name in Williamstown? Is there some other business by this name? Any comments pro or con? Thanks. Parmer Books - Exploration Discovery Voyages Catalogs Issued on Request 7644 Forrestal Rd - San Diego CA 92120

I just finished reading Mr. Bradley's latest book, "Flyboys", about the use of air power against the Japaneses in WWII. I expect this book will become a classic. However, it is likely there will be some negative feedback because of the discussion of American atrocities during the Pacific war. What...

we all know what its worth mine is the original first edition in prestine shape no writing no rips no tears perfect dustjacket no foxing on pages this book has just sat in a personal libary for the past 80 years you will not find one in better shape pictures upon request firm at $1200...

wrote: The book is "Point of Impact" by Stephen Hunter, published by Bantam books in 1993. I have seen two "editions" of this book: One has a printing line 987654321 with no reference on copywrite page as to "First Edition" or any later printing. It is my belief that this...

Does anyone know the printing history of the 1858 (Zadoc Brock) edition of "The Book of Mormon" published/printed by James O. Wright? I understand that it was used by early RLDS missionaries. I'm trying to determine until what year the 1858 edition was printed and if it is fairly common. Thanks...

Hello, First time poster here. Is there a specific way to handle new hardcover books? I'd like to know if there's a way to open them without cracking the spine - keep them looking like new? I'm stuck with a few hundred $ worth of college texts this semester - too nice to carelessly damage...

Offering a wonderful old book entitled, "The Book of Art Printing - A Biennial Production Dedicated to the Development of Craftsmanship and Progress in the Printing Industry. Forty-First Year Contribution Presented By The International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America....

Tartarus Press has published the 5th edition of "Guide To First Edition Prices 2004/5" by R. B. Russell. I mention this because although I contributed but little to the guide, he continues to acknowledge me in the book. For someone who is never going to get published, this is quite...

Do wooden bookshelves have any effect on books? From a preservation point of view, are wood shelves okay?

I came across a copy of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, A Coney Island of the Mind. A paperback with yellowing pages inside and 1958 on c page, with no other indications of printings. Price of $1 on back cover with his youthful picture. Listings on ABE are ambiguous as to the 1st points. This is out of my...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3561313913&category=26181&rd=1 Item: 3561313913 "The Killer Inside Me" By Jim Thompson

CHARTER: rec.collecting.books rec.collecting.books is an unmoderated group for the discussion of all aspects of book collecting. A list of a few (and certainly not all) appropriate topic areas follows: * first edition points * detailed annotated bibliographies * tips on book preservation and...

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I have been skipping rummage sales lately since I have more books than shelf space as it is, but it was a nice day, and there was no traffic in the oncoming lanes, so I made a split second decision to cut left and swing into a long driveway near a local church. It turned out that the rummage sale...

I found a paperback copy of "A Frolic of His Own" by William Gaddis. I realized later that the spine of the book is printed incorrectly - it says "A Frolic of His of His Own". It's the first paperback edition, first printing. I've seen later copies with the correct spine, but I can't find...

We have added more photos and examples of custom home libraries to www.librarydesigns.com over the last few weeks. We also came across some very unique lighting that is a star field on the ceiling. It is listed on our site under Library Technologies/Lighting Systems. As always this site is a...

I picked up a Random House First Edition of the book *My American Journey* by Colin Powell on one of my rummage sale sprees, and it has what looks like a signature on the half-title page. I say "looks like" because the signature seems to be done in felt tip, but the stock is coated, and it's...

I agree with "the thrill of the hunt" as motivation for collecting, but it's the almost smug pleasure of owning something rare, special, and to the finder at least, beautiful, and in that sense again, meaningful. I could give examples from book hunting, but a previous passion, collecting World...

Only Jesting Jerry. Hope your heartburn is ok now. Best regards Diane

Please take a look at the eBay auctions for my complete collection of Advance Reading Copies, Uncorrected Proofs, and a very hard to find comb-bound Galley. Click on the links to get all the information on each book (condition, publisher, publication date, ISBN, etc, etc.) (Auctions end Sunday...