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FS: Dr Who book signed by 4 Doctors! by dibber07
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2184669907&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:UK:1 THE TARDIS INSIDE OUT Written by former producer of Doctor Who, John Nathan-Turner and published by Piccadilly Press in 1985. Illustrated by Andrew Skilleter. The book comes signed by four of the then six...
July 20th 03 11:01 PM
by dibber07 Go to last post
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Thomas More Book 1532 ? by John Yamamoto-Wilson
Diane wrote: I have a book called The Cofutacyon of Tyndales Answere. The book is dated 1532. Could anyone let me know whether this would be a 1st edition ? No, it's a cheap reprint. I'll take it off your hands, though, if you like... Seriously, for books to 1640, go to the Short-Title...
July 20th 03 10:38 PM
by Sandy Malcolm Go to last post
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ARC Question by my-wings
I think I found an ARC. It's a copy of Elizabeth Peters _Trojan Gold_ (Atheneum, 1987) with the top page edges and the first page after the free endpaper stamped NOT FOR RESALE. It's a first edition to all appearances. I've used it as an example of an ARC on my "Visual Aids" Remainder and...
July 20th 03 08:43 PM
by my-wings Go to last post
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Authors H.S. Yearbook by MindElec
stumbled across this one and since i know there are other heinlein fans in the group i thought they would get a kick out of seeing it. robert "I've been long, a long way from here Put on a poncho, played for mosquitos, And drank til I was thirsty again We went searching through thrift store...
July 20th 03 05:28 AM
by MindElec Go to last post
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Which is the first print? by C T
I am looking at two prints of a French book, "Relation de la nouvelle mission des peres de la Compagnie de Jesus au Royaume de la Cochinchine" by Borri, printed in 1631 at two different locations: Lille and Rennes. Lille print is about 14 cm long in size and Rennes print 16 cm long. Both have 222...
July 20th 03 03:58 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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A History of Europe, printed 1689 by Tara
Hello, I was hoping someone on this list may be able to help me out about a rare book. The book appears to be a self published history book, since the author refers to himself, but never by name and no author is listed. The book was poorly rebound at some point in the 20th century by the looks...
July 20th 03 02:20 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Flaking Leather Cover by Courtney Love
What is the best way to preserve a book with leather boards that is flaking away with every touch? Should it be bagged or is there a way to preserve the decayed leather in such a way that the book may be safely handled? Thanks. "Justice is as strictly due between neighbor nations as between...
July 20th 03 02:06 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Back to brags and such by William M. Klimon
A couple of recent thrift store finds--illustrating the desirability of recent but out-of-print nonfiction: (1) James R. Whelan, *Out of the Ashes: Life, Death and Transfiguration of Democracy in Chile, 1833-1988* (1989) found for $1, sold for $72.50 (2) Tom Kelly, *The Season: The Chronicle of...
July 20th 03 12:01 AM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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Dig this eBay auction! Sheesh! by Joseph Niedbala
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26181&item=3538802348 International Collectors Library edition... He's at it again, as well as having two listings for the same painting...
July 19th 03 10:21 PM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
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Lit. Britspeak #3 by Lin Digs Books
So I reading yet another British mystery (I can just hear y'all saying, doesn't she read ANYthing else?!), and have another bit of obscurity (to me) to present for elucidation (you see, I've at least read a dictionary). Start quote: Cop #1: And then there was that bit about the stained glass...
July 19th 03 04:07 PM
by M Hill Go to last post
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Vintage Books FS by milradio
Vintage Books FS Rob Roy, William Scott (1916) HB 5.00 Book of Snobs, Thakeray (1916?) HB 5.00 love me little Love me long, C Reade (1916?) HB 5.00 Toilers of the Sun, V Hugo (1916?) HB 5.00 Brea Rabbit Again, Blyton (1963) HB 4.00 More Brea Rabbit Stories, Briggs HB 4.00 StoryTIme Book,...
July 18th 03 02:35 PM
by RW Julian Go to last post
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Commercial Posts Are Not Allowed On rec.collecting.books by John Yamamoto-Wilson
Rec.collecting.books is a forum for the discussion of issues relating to book-collecting. Commercial postings are specifically prohibited. Rec.collecting.books is an unmoderated newsgroup, so if people *do* make commercial postings there is nothing we can do about it except let them know how we...
July 18th 03 02:15 PM
by John Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
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007 books 4sale by Grobo
The complete JB movie encyclopedia by Steven Jay Rubin, Contemporary Books, Chicago, 478 ages, B&W, in excellent cond. Inside like new. Cover - crest at right hand corner. Back - left corner w/ small seperation (1/4"). Complete w/ no missing pages and markings. Must have for the Bond...
July 18th 03 01:01 PM
by Grobo Go to last post
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Pricing Ex-Library Books by Htn963
Hello, Is there a generally agreed upon rule-of-thumb for discounting the value of books for resale when they are, physical condition aside, library discards? I'm talking specifically about ex-library books that are clearly so on inspection, having visible stamps, taped jackets, glued pockets,...
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July 18th 03 06:39 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Various books for sale by college by John R. Yamamoto- Wilson
Moonrise wrote: Due to renovation of our rooms over summer, my department at college is selling many books that we no longer have room for. There are many biographies, reference books, war books etc. All are in very good condition and are being sold at very cheap prices. All proceeds will...
July 18th 03 05:16 AM
by John R. Yamamoto- Wilson Go to last post
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ABR Columns by William M. Klimon
Earlier this year, IIRC, we had a discussion on biblio-periodicals. Someone (Sandy Malcolm, methinks) pointed to the value of the columns in the *Antiquarian Book Review*, without wanting to commit financially to that entire enterprise (i.e., ABR's subscription rate is a bit stiff, particularly on...
July 17th 03 11:22 PM
by Sandy Malcolm Go to last post
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Spam Question: Or A Former (one-time only) Spammer Explains Himself by Mark
Hello All, I am a reporter in a little town most of you have probably never heard of, or if you have all you likely know is that we are home to Bass Pro. Anyway, I am a freelance writer working for the Springfield Business Journal in Springfield, Mo. and doing an on-spec article. Now, my question...
July 17th 03 08:40 AM
by MindElec Go to last post
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Mercator's World by
Does anyone know if Aster Publishing has stopped publishing Mercator's World? I just purchased a subscription a few months ago and now I find the website gone, phone number not working and no magazine. Any info appreciated.
July 17th 03 04:12 AM
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Salesman mock up of 1868 "Sunshine and Shadow in New York" Neat! by Eljaysbks
I just came across what is obviously a salesmans demo copy of a book called Sunshine and shadow in new york. The book has spine and cover designs glued on the inside of the boards, the first half of the book is selections from chapters and illustrations and the last half is an advertisment fro the...
July 16th 03 08:45 PM
by Eljaysbks Go to last post
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Bad news folks - artgallery10 is back - registered user by Tom
Now - are eBay complete idiots? I have just been threatened by him via e-mail because I told him I was going to report him - he thinkgs that I am the person he copied the description from. All his shill accounts are still NARUed, but this fraud is reinstated. ARGHHHHHHHHHH
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July 16th 03 07:13 PM
by Art Nelson Go to last post
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