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First Edition question by DS
Hi everyone. I am new to book collecting - well, hardbacks anyway. I found what I think is a 1st Edition of a book called Safe House by Andrew Vachss. Published by Knopf. At the bottom of the copywrite page it says "First Edition". There is a price on the inside of the dust jacket and no...
May 18th 05 05:28 AM
by Gnome De Plume Go to last post
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Finding date books were published by DS
Hi everyone. I'm new to this whole book collecting thing. I notice that most people seem to be able to tell when books were published. If it indicates it on the inside, I can usually tell, but what if it doesn't? Can anyone steer me in the direction of any resources to find the date of...
June 7th 05 06:23 PM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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Used book buying. Cambridge area book stores. by [email protected]
What comparative impressions have you folks?... about the used book buying at Cambridge area book stores, for example Lorem Ipsum Books http://blog.loremipsumbooks.com/ Harvard Book Store http://harvard.com/onourshelves/usedbooks.html
July 8th 05 07:21 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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How to find an old book by [email protected]
Hi, I used to live in Tokyo, during this time for one reason or another, I learned Spanish from a book. I never finished this book but have always wanted to find a copy, both to finish it and also to pass it along, it was excellent. Here's what I know about it.
May 9th 06 02:22 AM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
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Bind Your Own Books - Even Hardcover Books by [email protected]
Successful Self-Published Author Shows How Anyone With A Computer And A Printer Can Publish His/Her Own Trade Paperback Books At Home With Amazing Results...Indistinguishable From Store-Bought Books...Including A Laminated Cover or Hardcover... In 6 Easy Steps - Even If You Don't Even Know How To...
May 6th 06 12:50 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Modern/Kids Bookshelves by [email protected]
With nowhere to turn I thought I might try my luck here. Does anyone know the name or more importantly where I can order those wall mounted bookshleves that the shelf is wavy...not straight, so the books go up and down along the shelf? Thank you in advance!
September 12th 06 04:08 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Graphic Novel (WATCHMEN) Fans by dubtown
Hey everybody. I've just learned that My Chemical Romance have put up the limited edition 12" picture disk of their contribution to the soundtrack for the upcoming WATCHMEN movie. It's a cover of the Bob Dylan original "Desolation Row" and has artwork from the film. This is a MUST HAVE for die hard...
January 14th 09 12:11 AM
by dubtown Go to last post
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FA: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY - PERSONAL STATEMENTS - Two Volume Set by DuLaze
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY PERSONAL STATEMENTS VOLUMES 1 & 2 EDITED BY GEORGE P. ADAMS AND WM. PEPPERELL MONTAGUE First published in 1930, reissued in 1962 The classic collection of philosophic autobiographies intended to "serve the purpose of clarifying the minds of the writers, and of...
June 30th 04 07:15 PM
by DuLaze Go to last post
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FA: Hunger Fighters, By Paul de Kruif by DuLaze
Hunger Fighters, By Paul de Kruif, Author of Microbe Hunters Illustrated by ZADIG Blue Ribbon Books - 1928 First Edition? This book contains eleven essays relating to the fight against hunger and the people responsible behind this movement. Book One: Wheat The Wheat Dreamer, Carleton
July 18th 04 12:44 AM
by John Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
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FA: Antique Medical Instruments, By C. Keith Wilbur, M.D. by DuLaze
Antique Medical Instruments With Revised Price Guide By C. Keith Wilbur, M.D. Dr. Wilbur has successfully combined his talents as a physician and illustrator to create, Antique Medical Instruments. The evolution of a wide range of medical instruments is organized chronologically. Illustrated by...
June 28th 04 02:57 AM
by DuLaze Go to last post
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Missing Number on Limited Edition Book of just 150 by dwardu
I bought a limited edition book of just 150 copies. The book is new and has been purchased directly from the publisher. Like other limited edition books, this is mentioned in the copyright page and there is space for the number of the book to be written. However, the book does not have a number...
September 14th 14 12:58 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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NOS-NIB American Beauty pressiing iron-1945-w/wooden box,instructions, plug cord, holder-MINT-for sale $50 by Dwight D. Eisenhower[_2_]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140223632624&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=004
April 11th 08 08:35 PM
by Dwight D. Eisenhower[_2_] Go to last post
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe and... by Dydo
I also have this Poe book. Has anyone any information? On Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, wrote: I am interested in determining the value of a couple old books which are in very good shape but have limited information on publishing: 1) "The Complete Works...
August 12th 16 04:51 AM
by Dydo Go to last post
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Can anyone name this book? by E
I'm looking for a book read in the late 70's/early 80's. I believe it was one of the little "Golden Books" - about one of the Sesame Street characters. One of the stories in the book was about one of the characters (I think Oscar the Grouch)going to the movies. The marquee of the theater read...
September 7th 03 06:56 AM
by Mike T Go to last post
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Old & used books in Spanish by E.R.
LibroAntiguoManía http://www.libroantiguomania.com Old & used books in Spanish. Libros antiguos y usados en Español.
January 19th 04 12:33 AM
by E.R. Go to last post
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ebay buys EBAYLAB???? by [email protected]
EBAYLAB Hi..gr888 news... You want to make something out of ur boring internet and Orkut life.. Check out this site and you'll find the way to make things CHANGE... http://www.ebaylab.com
March 28th 07 02:25 PM
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FS: Several books on Charles A. Lindbergh by eclectik
Several books on Charles A. Lindbergh are offered: Lindbergh: His Story in Pictures, by Francis Travelyan Miller Lindbergh Alone, by Brendan Gill The Lindberghs by Lynn Haines and Dora B. Haines The Spirit of St. Louis, by Charles A. Lindbergh Visit my online store at http://eclectik.ecrater.com
July 19th 07 07:56 PM
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FS: Several biographical books on Charles Lindbergh by eclectik[_2_]
Several biographical books on Charles A. Lindbergh are offered: Lindbergh: His Story in Pictures, by Francis Travelyan Miller Lindbergh Alone, by Brendan Gill The Lindberghs, by Lynn Haines and Dora B. Haines The Spirit of St. Louis, by Charles A. Lindbergh eclectik | eclectik.ecrater.com
August 2nd 07 04:33 AM
by eclectik[_2_] Go to last post
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How to identify 'True Firsts"? by Eden R
Hi, In which way can you identify what is the 'true first' of a edition. I collect Bookers and this is often an issue as the UK edition is often trumped by an Australian/Canadian edition. The question arose as I was thinking of this year's Pulitzer and the fact that it is an Australian with dual...
April 21st 06 05:21 AM
by Eden R Go to last post
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Gaining information on first printing numbers by Eden R
Hi, Is there an easy way to check what the numbers are for the first print run of a book? Is there a magazine or database that can be consulted? Cheers Eden
October 19th 03 07:35 PM
by Mike Berro Go to last post
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