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1674 Bloem-hofje at PBA Galleries by [email protected]
On Thursday, June 16th 2005, PBA Galleries will offer at auction an exceptional rarity in the field of miniature book collecting: a copy of Benedikt Smidt's famous 1674 printing of Bloem-hofje, the smallest printed book for about 200 years. Our copy measures 11x9mm and is bound in the original...
June 7th 05 08:22 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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1761-65 Signed Tristram Shandy ? by Diane
I was wondering if someone could tell me why Laurence Sterne signed a number of his 1st editions of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. I'm selling 8 volumes from 1761, and not all the 1st editions are signed. Volume 5 dated 1762 is signed along with volume 7 dated 1765. Any ideas...
October 30th 03 07:39 AM
by Count St. Germain Go to last post
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17th century collection by John Yamamoto-Wilson
I'm working on an update of my collection of (mostly) 17th century material about those who suffered for their beliefs during and after the Reformation. Comments on the contents are very welcome, of course, but there are only half a dozen or so additions since the last time I mentioned it here,...
October 4th 03 06:54 PM
by Denise Enck Go to last post
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17th century collection update by John R. Yamamoto-Wilson
I finally got round to updating these pages! Please let me know if you find any errors (broken links, etc.): http://rarebooksinjapan.com/religious/index.html John http://rarebooksinjapan.org
May 10th 06 04:30 AM
by William M. Klimon Go to last post
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17th Century German Bible by debbie slusser
I have a German Bible from the 17th Century and wanted to find out the value. Could someone please advise me as how to do so? It is hardbound with a couple pictures and in fairly good shape! Thanks!
March 3rd 11 11:43 PM
by Francis A. Miniter[_2_] Go to last post
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1823 edition of Tacitus in Latin by Allan Adler
I have an 1826 Latin edition of Tacitus that I fished out of the garbage on moving day a couple of decades ago or so. Its front cover fell off taking a couple of pages with it, but I have it. It was published in Hartford by Oliver D. Cooke and Co. and edited by E.B.Williston. It contains 5 books of...
March 24th 04 04:57 AM
by Allan Adler Go to last post
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1848 Merriam Webster by blallik
I hope I'm not misusing this group by mentioning to dictionary collectors out there that I am offering an original Merriam Webster dictionary on Ebay this week. I am not a dealer, but an individual who discovered this rare book in the attic of my house. I apologize in advance if this sort of post...
August 8th 07 05:00 PM
by Tuxedo Go to last post
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1853 Fora's Dictionary and color plates ?? by richard
I have a copy of an 1853 Flora's Dictionary by E.W. Wirt. It contains nine color plates (two additional plates have been removed at some time in the past). This edition was published by Lucas Brothers of Baltimore and was a presentation edition with a presentation color plate page and Mrs Wirt's...
April 5th 04 12:09 AM
by John Yamamoto-Wilson Go to last post
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1884 huckleberry finn non-illustrated by Tim Robinson
Greetings all, I have a copy of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" that I would like some information about. The most curious aspect is that it is unillustrated; but all the information I can find on the newsgroups only discusses the illustrated version. Unfortunately the front matter is...
April 14th 04 12:44 AM
by Tim Robinson Go to last post
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1890s "Illustrated Carpenter and Builder" magazines by the_nerd
About 31 issues of Illustrated Carpenter and Builder from 1894 - 1896. Auction he http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6907760972 Gallery he http://www.mvps.org/the_nerd/IllustratedCarpenterAndBuilder/ -- Ed Bennett Before reading this message, view the disclaimer:
June 24th 04 06:19 PM
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1892 French Grammar by A.P Huguenet - do you know the value? by [email protected]
Hello! Few days ago I found an old book in my attic : HOSSFELD'S New practical method For learning the FRENCH LANGUAGE by
May 17th 07 08:44 PM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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1899 "Regulations for the government of The Life-Saving Service of the United States" by captcouillon
The item I have is an original copy (hardbound) of the 1899 "Regulations for the government of The Life-Saving Service of the United States". As far as I have been able to research, this was the last edition of the regulations before the USLSS was absorbed by the new US Coast Guard in 1917 Book...
September 7th 13 03:41 PM
by R. Totale Go to last post
3 2,110
1905 ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY NOTEBOOK by roxaboxenred
I HAVE THIS NOTEBOOK FROM ANHEUSER-BUSCH WITH TWO CALANDERS INSIDE FOR 1906-1906 ALSO HAS ALL THE INFO ON THE BREWERY FROM 1905 SALES FOR 1905 IN BOTTLES OF BEER AND SO ON IT ALSO HAS A AD FOR A ANHEUSER PRODUCT TWO PG.LONG CALLED MALT-NUTRINE.FOR APPETTITE,HEALTHAND VIGOR. THE OUTSIDE IS IN BAD...
April 9th 06 01:06 AM
by roxaboxenred Go to last post
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1913 edition of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by luvmysnook
by: J.M Barrie. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons in NY. Hardcover. This has all of the color illustrations by Arthur Rackham with the tissue covers of each piece. I am having the hardest time finding a price value for this book. Any suggestions? I can be e-mailed at . Thanks!
January 24th 04 05:12 PM
by luvmysnook Go to last post
0 1,179
1928 Soldier Field Program on e-bay by Red Menace
Auction # 6937671536
November 27th 04 12:56 AM
by Red Menace Go to last post
0 352
1937 Nazi Book by AMSNYD
Ok, my dad has this book I was wondering about. My mother bought a bunch of German books at a garage sale or an auction or something. They were mostly books on learning the language, but we found this one titled "Monatshefte fur N.S. Sozialpolitik" and it's for the year 1937. On the inside title...
November 5th 04 05:18 PM
by Andreas Reiter Go to last post
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1944 Who's Who, Macmillan (3060 pp) by Martin Elliget
Hi. I picked up a 1944 Who's Who (New York, The Macmillan Company, 3060 pp) for AUD$10 at a 2nd hand bookshop closing down sale today. The sale is in it's last days, so all books were going for $10 or less, even the old and rare (though I presume most of these were quickly snapped up). I'm a...
July 6th 04 08:42 PM
by Art Layton Go to last post
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1954 Encyclopedia Britannica Value by Betemer
Can anyone give me some information about the worth of my 1954 Encyclopedia Britannica 23 volume set? It's almost never been used, and is in good shape. If you can give me any leads on how much it's worth (or where I can get this information) it would be greatly appreciated.
November 11th 04 04:04 AM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
7 10,144
1st Dr. Jekyll ? by J. Armstrong
I have two copies of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by RL Stevenson, 1886. Both copies match all aspects of the first American edition in boards. Both copies are identitical except in one respect ... size. One copy is approx. 1/4" - 3/8" larger, taller and wider. Beinecke edition is...
December 29th 03 01:39 PM
by J. Armstrong Go to last post
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1st Ed Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix UK Children's Edition by [email protected]
For sale: Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Children's UK Edition Hardbound 1St Edition as stated on publishers page. Good condition - DJ a bit worn on edges due to shelf wear. Never been read.
February 24th 05 08:04 AM
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