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1st Ed Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix UK Children's Edition by [email protected]
For sale: Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Children's UK Edition Hardbound 1St Edition as stated on publishers page. Good condition - DJ a bit worn on edges due to shelf wear. Never been read.
February 24th 05 08:04 AM
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Merejkowski - The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci by Francis A. Miniter
It is a curious thing that little oddities so catch our attention after years of neglect and lead us to question bigger things. That happened to me this evening. I was walking by my bookcase of Russian authors (in translation - I can only read enough Russian to follow their chess magazines), when...
February 24th 05 03:48 AM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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Deodorizing books: Something for the FAQ, perhaps? by Bud Webster
In the section concerning deodorizing books, the FAQ mentions using dryer sheets cut into strips and placed between the pages; I can attest to it's effectiveness - assuming you don't mind the aroma of dryer sheets. I took a non-descript, 20 year-old paperback I had gotten from a used bookshop that...
February 24th 05 02:03 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Verifying a signature by [email protected]
Hello to all, I found a Bantam paperback 3rd edition from 1974 called "Searching For Your Ancestors",signed by the author, Gilbert H. Doane. It's probably not worth anything, but I wonder how you can verify a signature.Any suggestions? Roy Fells
February 24th 05 01:47 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Strings and the cosmos... by artbellfan
Strings and the Cosmos.... http://www.shadowpeoplebooks.com The entire concept of "Strings" fascinates me. The more I learn about this theory the more curious I become. If in fact this radical theory proves to be correct, the 'big bang' theory becomes an event that is a common occurrence. If this...
February 23rd 05 04:46 PM
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FOR SALE: VICTOR HUGO ILLUSTRATED by GordLack Books
NY, Collier, Undated But Looks to be Late 1800's or Early 1900's. Small quartos, brown cloth with gilt design and lettering on covers. Fine condition. Only light edgewear at corners and spine extremities. Each volume has frontis under tissue. All are profusely illustrated with elegant wood...
February 22nd 05 07:53 PM
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Did you sell Li'l Abner Flash Gordon to Strand Books NYC 02-15-2005? by mcqueen
On February 15, 2005, or thereabouts, the Strand Bookstore in New York City bought: Li'l Abner Dailies Vol. 1-5, 7 (Kitchen Sink, hardcover) Flash Gordon In the Ice Kingdom of Mongo (Nostalgia Press, hardcover) Flash Gordon Into the Water World of Mongo (Nostalgia Press, hardcover) Flash Gordon In...
February 22nd 05 04:30 PM
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WANTED: Billboard and Cash Box Music Magazines 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s by Terry Hoknes
WANTED: Billboard and Cash Box Music Magazines 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Please email me at with some info on what you have for sale/trade - thanks
February 22nd 05 09:37 AM
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Collecting ACE Science Fiction Doubles by Mike Penovich
Good Evening, I have begun collecting ACE Science Fiction doubles. I have found several very good web pages supporting this format. Are there any groups or organizations that support the collection, discussion, and sharing of information on these? Thanks for any information.
February 22nd 05 04:26 AM
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JUST AS GOOD AS A VEGAS ONLINE SPORTSBOOK by dchk
OVER 18's ONLY NOW THERE IS A WAY TO WIN AMAZING PRIZES ONLINE BETTING ON YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS, ITS WORTH A TRY AND EXTREMLY EASY TO START JUST GO TO www.gamedgift.com/ba AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GOOD LUCK!!
February 22nd 05 03:35 AM
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Algebra text books by Nospam
My mother, a former math teacher, died, and she has a wealth of algebra texts from the 1940s through the 1980s. Can anybody tell me if there is a market for these? Thanks.
February 22nd 05 03:20 AM
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Pisgah sight of Palestine -1650 by Fuller -would like info -thanks! by [email protected]
Hi, I'm new to this newsgroup. A few years ago I was given a bunch of old books, and recently I went through them. Most appear worthless, but one stood out. It was named "A Pisgah Sight of Palestine", printed in 1650 by Thomas Fuller. That's old!! I did a google search on the name, but did not...
February 22nd 05 01:11 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Collecting vs.Accumulation... by Gnome de Plume
Re the previous thread about what constitutes true collecting as opposed to the mere accumulation of books: I think the whole question was fallacious. Accumulation is, by definition, any kind of accumulation - collecting included. Collecting seems to require accumulation by its very nature. The...
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February 19th 05 10:41 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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The Postcard Revolution has started. by Mailman
www.goingpostal3000.com
February 18th 05 04:41 AM
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Share Your Collection Pictures - Free Image Hosting! by James Maskell
Many of you here will probably be wanting to share pictures of your collections and exchange images with each other. I am here to tell you of a service that will help you in doing so, and all for FREE!. Newly launched and ready and waiting for your photos and other images is...
February 18th 05 01:12 AM
by James Maskell Go to last post
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Auction your used textbooks by [email protected]
With all of the high costs associated with college, wouldn=E2=80=99t it be nice to get back more than 50% of what you paid for your textbooks? Want to buy your textbooks for much less than the campus bookstore charges? Now you can with BookPlex! =E2=80=A2 Sell your books at a Fixed Price or...
February 17th 05 07:46 PM
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breakfast at tiffany's by [email protected]
hi, i am new to collecting first edition books, but i have a question that i was wondering if someone could help me on. I am interested in purchasing a 1st edition/print of breakfast at tiffanys' and need to know if there are any specific things to look for...i know they say first edition on the...
February 17th 05 05:32 AM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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Korean War Collectors? by William M. Klimon
In recent months, I've encountered an increasing number of Korean War books, both fiction and nonfiction, and even a Korean War book collector (although he admitted that his collection was quite small, a couple dozen books if memory serves). It strikes as a wide-open field--there is a reason it's...
February 16th 05 02:00 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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FA:James Bond in 'Licence to Kill' by John Gardner by Bondpix
This is a very good+ copy of the original first edition of John Gardners 'Licence to Kill'. This is the first hard back edition (54321), library edition, but not issued to any library so no markings. Published by The Armchair Detective Library in April 1990 ISBN 0 922890 14 5 - Priced at $18.95...
February 15th 05 04:30 PM
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New bibliphilism site and free advertisments by Jean-Louis Yaïch
Hello, You will find my catalogue and can leave or consult free advertisements concerning bibliophilism on the site which I have just opened : http://www.livreset-autographes.com Best regards. Jean-Louis Yaïch
February 15th 05 03:52 AM
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