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rare book 1697 by jp.vig
rare book french historic to1697 LE REGNE DE LOUIS LE GRAND
April 12th 05 04:32 AM
by Mike Baker Go to last post
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I admit defeat.... by Jonathan
I admit defeat. Although I sold about 40 books on ABE last year (out of a total stock of 200 books listed) I made (after calculating expenses) a grand total of 17 dollars. The biggest expense that cut into my profits was the 360 dollar a year "rent" I paid to ABE. So my question is: what is...
April 12th 05 04:28 AM
by Jon Meyers Go to last post
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repost: CHARTER: rec.collecting.books by Scot Kamins
CHARTER: rec.collecting.books rec.collecting.books is an unmoderated group for the discussion of all aspects of book collecting. A list of a few (and certainly not all) appropriate topic areas follows: * first edition points
April 11th 05 11:18 PM
by Scot Kamins Go to last post
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Curious question: parts of books by Jonathan Sachs
Is there a name for the signature of illustrations, usually printed on special paper, that appears near the middle of many hardbound books? My email address is llm040903 at earthlink dot net.
April 11th 05 02:27 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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Harry Percival Swan Books? by Matalog
Anybody have any Harry Percival Swan Books For Sale? Twixt Foyle And Swilly? Romantic Inishowen? The Book Of Inishowen? Thanks for any relpies.
April 10th 05 11:26 PM
by Bud Webster Go to last post
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Roger Lancelyn Green "Once Long Ago": seeking pages by Daniel Barrett
My old copy of "Once Long Ago" by Roger Lancelyn Green is missing two pages: 95-96 (final page of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses") 107-108 (second-last page of "The Dragon of the North") If some kind soul could send me color scans of these pages, my daughter and I would be very grateful. Thank...
April 9th 05 10:36 PM
by Jon Meyers Go to last post
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The Canadian Army 1939-1945 1st Edition Stacey 1948 by Danny Ross
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6524429694&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
April 9th 05 09:41 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Finally! Just finished my first book! by David Blake
Now I'm going to read another one.
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April 9th 05 06:10 PM
by Matalog Go to last post
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rec.collecting.books FAQ by Bud Webster
Mike Berro is apparently no longer posting this on a monthly basis, so in an attempt to bring the group back into alignment with its original purpose, I'll do what I can. New users, please make a point of reading the FAQ over before posting. This is just common courtesy. The FAQ is located...
April 9th 05 07:59 AM
by Bud Webster Go to last post
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RCB Charter by Bud Webster
rec.collecting.books Charter Rec.collecting.books is an unmoderated group for the discussion of all aspects of book collecting.It passed its vote for creation by 245:17 as reported in news.announce.newgroups on 12 Jun 1996. This group is NOT appropriate for For Sale or Wanted To Buy...
April 9th 05 07:56 AM
by Bud Webster Go to last post
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Artemis Fowl 4 in Paperback by illuminance
Does anyone know: Is there a paperback version of Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception? I can't find one.
April 9th 05 03:25 AM
by Alyson Go to last post
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Minor Brag - Stalky & Co. by Francis A. Miniter
I just managed to pick up a first edition (1899) of Kipling's "Stalky & Co." at a tag sale devoted to books. Condition about VG-. I have noted on occasion that Kipling used as a logo for himself a swastika like symbol, which sometimes faces left and sometimes faces right. What did he intend by...
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April 8th 05 01:40 AM
by Andy Dingley Go to last post
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Princess Diana by Joe
I have a small collection of books about Prince Charles and Princess Diana. *Charles and Diana by Ralph G. Martin *Behind Palace Doors by Dempster and Evans *Invitation to a Royal Wedding by Kathryn Spink *Born to be King by Trevor hall *The Diana Years - People Magazine All in good shape with...
April 6th 05 03:55 AM
by Joe Go to last post
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OLD AND RARE BOOKS by bspgallery
OLD AND RARE BOOKS MUSIC http://www.bspgallery.com.au/music.htm ART BOOKS http://www.bspgallery.com.au/art.htm ANTIQUES http://www.bspgallery.com.au/antiques.htm THEATRE http://www.bspgallery.com.au/theatre.htm
April 5th 05 01:58 PM
by bspgallery Go to last post
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Comic info please by Nelson Thomas Bud
I have a compleat set of Viet Nam comic books never even opened, also two of number 1 and 1 number 2 which was the last issue of Reagans Raiders. Does anyone have any idea what either would be worth or where I could get such info? If so, please e/mail me. Bud
April 4th 05 09:29 PM
by alamocitycomics Go to last post
1 417
Extremely Interesting Historic Book w/ Signature Of Ownership by TeamBiz
We wish to invite you to take a look at an item we found while browsing through a local used book store. We stumbled across a book from 1842 titled The Papers of James Madison Vol III. Inside, on the 4th blank page, there is a signature of ownership. Altho faded, it is still dicernable. We...
April 2nd 05 01:23 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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Asmodeus At Large by Al Smith
I've got an odd little book. "Asmodeus At Large" written "By the Author" (it is anonymous) but somewhere I discovered that it was written by Bulwer Lytton. The edition is Carey, Lea & Blanchard of Philadelphia, 1833. It has a cloth spine, paper label and paper covers. Does this ring a bell with...
April 2nd 05 10:23 AM
by Al Smith Go to last post
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check this out... by [email protected]
An insane humor book, part George Carlin, part Salvador Dali... http://www.fallingskyhazard.com/catalog.htm
April 2nd 05 01:24 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Help with Aristotle (1548) by ron semone
I have been trying to get some information on an early printing of Aristotle's De Republica which I won at an auction 30 years ago. I have checked all the internet sites with which I am familiar, but I can't find any reference to it. I suspect I am just not looking in the right place the right...
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April 1st 05 07:44 AM
by John Wilson Go to last post
12 1,092
Mystery Author by Dolph
I have a book entitled "In the Potter's Hand" published in 1898 by Digby Long & Co, London. The author is Westoth Ide. I can find no mention of this author or book anywhere and wondered whether anyone can shed any light on this. I suspect this book is destined for the great book scrapyard in the...
April 1st 05 07:34 AM
by John Wilson Go to last post
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