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Some neat books this weekend by Francis A. Miniter[_2_]
Saturday I went to my regular monthly book sale, though to call it that understates what it really is. It started four years ago this spring, and we regulars - a dozen or a few more - all get email notice (that was my contribution) of which Saturday the next one will be on and what the range...
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March 10th 09 06:40 PM
by Francis A. Miniter[_2_] Go to last post
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Dueling authors.... well, ideas anyway. by Dave
This is a very minor brag, with several questions attached. I purchased a box lot for $5 USD that included a copy of _The Forever War_, Joe Haldeman, 1974 St. Martin's Press. Multiple closed tears in the d/j, esp. at top and bottom of the spine. D/J is rubbed along the spine, bottom and at the...
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June 29th 06 06:57 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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[sorta OT] Book Customer Wants Do-Over by Some Guy
My domestic partner is a bookseller, and from one of her email lists comes the following story, which I found interesting enough, if perhaps slightly OT, to re-post here without the identifying info: "I just had a guy walk in who I didn't recognize as he had put on about 25 pounds and grew his...
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December 25th 06 12:14 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Removing an inscription from book by Concrete Cow
Hi , is it possible to remove an inscription from the front page of a book , it was written in fountain pen ink and seems very light.
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April 16th 05 02:50 PM
by The People's Poet Go to last post
27 1,716
Marines screwed by the Corps by The Bobino
"The U.S. military plans to charge Marines in the killing of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq, on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the case." So we send them over there to kill Iraqis and when they do we courtmartial them? Great incentive to join the armed forces: obey orders and WE'LL...
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January 8th 07 12:04 AM
by Will in New Haven Go to last post
27 1,411
Chronography of book editions by Sue
I am trying to create a chronography of book editions & printings which includes detailed descriptions (maybe photos), for a particular title/author. An example of what I'm trying to create (or find). Be aware that some of this is made up so I could fill out the example. Burgess, Thornton W ...
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November 3rd 04 03:52 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
27 1,247
Determining value of used books. by [email protected]
I was looking for used books on the net and discovered in many instances the same book in similiar condition and edition varied in price from $8.00 to $100.00. So is there such a thing as a used book price guide to narrow down the actual cost of a book?
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January 6th 09 03:02 PM
by foad[_11_] Go to last post
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FA: Dracula, 1st edition (1897) by Ted[_2_]
http://snipr.com/Dracula1897
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September 25th 07 08:14 AM
by bod Go to last post
26 1,319
What's with fairly recent Modern Library prices? by Gene Mierzejewski
I know some regular posters (and, no doubt, some lurkers here) are interested in Modern Library editions, which I enjoy immensely. I'm baffled, however, by the prices commanded by recent Modern Library editions. Fairly recent ML editions of books by Anton Chekhov, Edith Wharton and even the Good...
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July 14th 06 10:18 PM
by Bob Go to last post
26 1,440
Cold Comfort Farm by Ted Jones
My girlfriend just phoned and found reprints at Costco (For those who have not enjoyed the experience, it is a North American store that offers deep discounts on the toys and gustatory delights of affluent Americans.) Usually it's book selection is reserved for Bestsellers. Has Stella Gibbons been...
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June 10th 06 06:28 PM
by Shelf Space Go to last post
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Fraudulent Ebay Seller - John Pelan by Shelf Space
Just a short warning to those thinking of buying books from John Pelan who sometimes trades under the name of MIDNIGHT HOUSE BOOKS. Pelan lost his job a few months ago and has been desperately trying to offload his junky book collection on Ebay. These are some of his more questionable antics: 1....
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June 9th 06 08:31 PM
by Bob Go to last post
26 2,643
Appraising my book collection by LiRM
Greetings, I have a small collection of signed, first edition books that I've put together over the years. I started a google search to try and find some web sites where I could check the price of what the books might be worth, but was inundated with hundreds of links. I started going through...
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May 30th 06 02:48 PM
by LiRM Go to last post
26 2,180
Experiences with the Folio Society? by Adam Funk
I have a UK newspaper insert with an introductory offer to join the Folio Society: four Pevsner guides (and a pen and another book) for £15 (that includes the P&P), with an obligation to buy two more books by 1 March 2006. The flyer also says "We will never send you a book that you have...
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December 8th 05 11:18 AM
by Matti Lamprhey Go to last post
26 2,391
Set of Dickens by mbbbh
Are there any collectors here? I'm not looking to sell - more like trying to solve a mystery at this point. My Dickens were printed as a 'Bibliophiles Edition' by University Library in Philadelphia. Only 1000 were printed. There is no publishing date, but I wouldn't date them later than 1920. I can...
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August 1st 05 11:07 PM
by mbbbh Go to last post
26 1,411
Best Brags for 2004 and Just Missed... by Jon Meyers
"John A. Stovall" wrote... As the year draws to a close, let's reflect back on our best finds of the past year. Two early issues of the literary quarterly "Epoch," published by Cornell U, containing Don DeLillo's first two published stories, both so far uncollected (although one later...
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January 19th 05 05:50 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
26 2,606
Help Identifying Syriac? Work 16th/17th Century? (0/1) by TIA
Hello, I have recently discovered a book titled 'Rudi Syri' at the bottom of a box of junk purchased at local auction. However I have no idea what the work is about or its age and was hoping that someone here would be able to help with the identification. The book appears to be in a 16/17th...
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December 7th 05 03:38 AM
by John R. Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
25 1,843
Price label suggestions for used books? by [email protected]
We're planning on opening a used bookstore in town here sometime early in 2006 and have been collecting a decent inventory of used books for a few weeks now. We're currently around 5k and growing, and ready to begin processing them. About a third of our stock pre-dates bar coding. We plan to...
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September 2nd 05 04:58 PM
by Bibleman_3 Go to last post
25 1,650
How best to protect valuble paperback by ivy_mike
It's twenty years old already. It's in very good condition, but with the pages starting to yellow. How should it be stored please? I realize it should be kept at room temp. and away from light...any other pointers? I just figured I'd pack it in it's own little box. -- Regards, IM
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October 22nd 04 08:09 AM
by ann greenfield Go to last post
25 1,337
Are there people who won't buy from Alibris? by Magmasunburst
I'm wondering if there are collectors or other regular buyers of books who will not purchase from Alibris. I know I've heard some negative opinions about them, and I"m wondering if that is just from a few dealers.
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February 16th 04 04:08 AM
by Lawrence Person Go to last post
25 1,427
George Bayntun by Fred Baudelaire
Can any one shed any light on the activities of the company of George Bayntun? Just lately on ABE I've spotted a number of first editions that this company has rebound and now offers as a "first edition", but at a premium because of their presumably lovely rebinding. One case in point is "The...
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December 22nd 03 12:24 AM
by John F. Kuenzig Go to last post
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