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Salisbury's Library Book Sale by
Francis A. Miniter[_2_]
Not all book sales are created equal. I have mentioned in
the past the annual Westport sale which often features books
from the libraries of celebrities or New York City book
publishers. This weekend, the Town of Salisbury in
Connecticut is having a library book sale, and, as many
towns do,...
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New collector by
[email protected]
Over the past 8 months, I have begun collecting first editions. It all started when my in-laws handed me their John Grisham books. I knew enough to check out the copyright page and it turns out all of them were first printings. Over the past 8 months I have picked up a total of about 20 first...
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"The Wife of Monte Christo" by
[email protected]
On Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 8:06:36 PM UTC-5, the quiet guy wrote:
I have book entitled "The wife of Monte Christo" by Alexander Dumas
copyright 1884 printed by M A Donohue Company. Can anyone give me any info
on this book. I can't seem to find any info on it.
thanks
I have a...
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Blakeslee by
Blakeslee
My husband has an old book of poems (Evangeline) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It has a gold shimmery cloth cover with some kind of flower on it front of it silver colored. The back of the book is a shimmery light green . Inside has, H.M. Caldwell CO., New York & Boston. Copyright 1904 by H.M....
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by Joe Mc
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FAQ for this group? by
Denise[_3_]
Hi,
I used to hang out here a lot but have been away for quite a while. I've
been linking to the RCB FAQ from my website, but just found the link is
dead.
Can anyone tell me where it's moved? I hope it's still around somewhere, as
I often have pointed folks to it for book care tips.
cheers!
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The Fairy Foxes 3rd Edition by
[email protected]
I have a copy of The Fairy Foxes 3rd Edition, A Chinese Legend, Told in English by Mrs. Archibald Little, c1895, Tokyo (10 Hiyosicho), T. Hasegawa. It's printed on crepe paper. The book appears to have all it's pages. The pages are worn and fragile, but in overall good condition. I've just started...
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More bad collecting news: NYC by
OldBob
On 3/11/2011 7:57 PM, J wrote:
Today, after work, I went down to Brooklyn to look at some bookshops.
I normally start this trip at Heights Books, which has not been in
Brooklyn Heights for two years, after their last home there was sold
for a considerable sum, and they were not invited to...
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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...
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by Dydo
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Michael Adams Officially Declared "Troll" by
Scot Kamins
Collective Members of the RCB Body:
Speaking in my Totally Unofficial Capacity as Regeant by Right of
Historical Imperitive as the Original Proponent of RCB, and doning as I
do from time to time the Royal Mitre of Past Glory Claim to Fame, I do
now and forever without possibility of revocation...
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Looking for Collector in Cincinnati by
[email protected]
I have a collection of of first editions from late 1800's through the 19th century. A few of these are unique and I would like to show them to a fellow Collector for some insight. Please let me know if you areinterested, I am moving this week so may not get right back to you. Thank you Cheryl
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typescripts by
[email protected]
24) Bill Wesley
Beal, Jr. (The agent?)]
Å‚Beyond the Snake PlanetË›
Science Fiction Stories
July, 1959
40 pages
Six in addition to the one you have: "The Coffin Ship", 1/60 SCIENCE
FICTION; "Crash Program", 12/58 FUTURE; "Disjecta Membra", 4/60
FUTURE; "The Enormous Diamond", 6/59 SUPER...
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Alice in Wonderland by
[email protected]
I recently received Alice's Adventures in Wonderland illustrated by
John Tenniel and published by M.A Donohue and Company 1904
I would like to learn more about the value of this book, if anyone is
willing to share any information about it I would sure appreciate it.
The overall condition of the...
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Shakespeare collection by
satchin
I am new to Newsgroups and book collecting so please bear with me. I have a
set of Sakespeare books. The only info on the title page is:
(Handy Stratford Edition) - on left corner
COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE
Illusrated with Steel Engravings
Volume 1
Life
Tempest
Two Gentlemen of Verona
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October 13th 03 02:07 PM
by Jim
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The bookselling racket (was: Collecting Dictionaries) by
xerlome
In "Collecting Dictionaries" thread i wrote:
I have rarely spent much for them until recently since competition from bookdealing racketeers has artificially inflated prices and scarcified many desirable books.
my-wings wrote:
Alice bookdealing...hopefully not a racketeer!
I know and like...
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The Amazing World of Books by
diane.walker
"diane.walker" wrote in message
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Sometimes the book world completely amazes me. I'm selling a rare book at
the moment from 1628, it has no bids on ebay, and there appears to be very
little interest, will probably...
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