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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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September 25th 07 08:14 AM
by bod
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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Regards, IM
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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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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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