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Signed books/dedications by [email protected]
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in worth between signed books, and signed books with a personal dedication? For example, would a book signed by an author be worth more than a book signed by an author and dedicated to LordTBT? Does a dedication lower worth at all? Is a book signed and...
August 16th 06 10:06 AM
by Dave Go to last post
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Kris Baker is dead by Borked Pseudo Mailed
Kris Baker was shot dead this afternoon. She will be buried after the autopsy is completed. If you want to contribute please send money for her funeral. She and her husband DeWayne were destitute. Send the money to DeWayne and Kris Baker 2984 Orson F Dr Layton, UT 84040 (801) 544-1487
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August 15th 06 12:14 PM
by Carmen Go to last post
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mercury astronaut collection by lincoln s
I recently acquired a 1st printing trade of The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, Farrar 1979, signed by the author very boldly, in black marker on the first (blue) front end page ... nice autograph! It got me thinking about a collection of Mercury astronaut books; good firsts and/or firsts/signed on the...
August 15th 06 06:07 AM
by lincoln s Go to last post
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This new post is a must read and free! by [email protected]
August 12, 2006 There is a free posting on the public side of TreasureSecrets.com of Chapter 9 of SECRET THINGS, SECRET PLACES that simply must not be missed as it is unlike any other treasure article ever reported. You will note it is particularly special to the author, and so special he felt it...
August 13th 06 09:04 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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bookwrite by Bud Webster
On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 18:37:02, "Dino juve" wrote: Did you know that you can write a book in 14 Days or less and increase your income substantially fast? *hahhahahhahahahhaha*...this guy...Hahhhahahahha! Gimme a minute here...THIS GUY...HAH!...
August 13th 06 07:47 AM
by Bud Webster Go to last post
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Excellent Mormon author by [email protected]
It is now arriving on people's doorsteps! A new forum is in place for the book - come and discuss this great new book by Stephenie Meyer. http://www.newmoonenchanted.com/forum/ ~ Bella18
August 12th 06 08:36 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Boycott Gettysburg by Tom
Link to Gettysburg photos showing the Gettysburg battlefield before superintendent John Latschar's ego ran amok and ruined it. http://users.snip.net/~hart/ We loved Gettysburg: married there, took dozens of week-long trips, spent many thousands of dollars there, and even considered moving there....
August 10th 06 05:23 AM
by Willis Yates Go to last post
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Book Pricing by smokey
Is it cheaper to buy online or buy retail
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August 8th 06 06:13 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Apology for mistakenly posting FA posts. by [email protected]
I made a slovenly mistake and included rec.collecting.books in the newsgroups to which I sent a couple of FA posts. I am quite aware that this is innapproriate, since I am a regular reader of this group, and I apologize for the inconvenience. Matthew Hill
August 7th 06 02:10 PM
by BobFinnan.com Go to last post
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.. darned title i can't recall by b3141
.. ... julie... b3141 ... can anybody help with coming up with this book title ... maybe also author's name. Non-fiction tome came out in 70's or early 80's. it was a rather tongue-in-cheek assertion of 'everybody' being jewish. I don't think the work was meant as a joke, but it certainly took...
August 6th 06 11:16 PM
by b3141 Go to last post
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brag: Exhibit 1 by Jack Campin - bogus address
I have just acquired a copy of Norman Lockridge's "Waggish Tales of the Czechs", Candide Press, New York 1947. It has this slip stapled to the flyleaf, type-facsimiled as follows: pre UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SAMUEL...
August 6th 06 06:31 PM
by Francis A. Miniter Go to last post
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FA: Aaron Stern - THE MAKING OF A GENIUS - 1st ed. NR -ECE by [email protected]
Aaron Stern - THE MAKING OF A GENIUS - 1st ed. NR Starting price: $19.99 Item URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230014299429 End date: Tuesday, Aug 08, 2006 19:26:25 PDT
August 6th 06 05:33 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Sunlight and what to do about it by LiRM
I recently purchased some nice bookshelves that have glass windows for doors. I got them primarily so the doors will keep the dust out and better protect my collectable's. However, I have a dilemma. In the afternoon, the Sunlight makes it way through the opposing windows and huge half circle...
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August 6th 06 04:14 PM
by Kris Baker Go to last post
11 1,717
FA: 4 books on Scandinavian Weaving- Finnish, Swedish - NR by [email protected]
4 books on Scandinavian Weaving- Finnish, Swedish - NR Item URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230014263120 End date: Tuesday, Aug 08, 2006 18:16:01 PDT Opening Bid - $19.99
August 6th 06 03:29 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Heat-Wave Brag by William M. Klimon
A week ago, I was looking at my shelf where I saw four novels by Walker Percy novels and realized that I no longer had a copy of LOST IN THE COSMOS: THE LAST SELF-HELP BOOK (1983). I really enjoyed that--I read it when it was published--and thought to myself that I should get another copy of...
August 5th 06 04:07 PM
by Carney Wilde Go to last post
3 518
The Odeon Beatles Beat sucks by Walter Traprock
Well, the stupid Odeon LP record is in stereo! All those early Beatles songs wimpified into stereophonic formats! Is there anyone who actually *prefers* the inferior stereo "From Me To You" on Beatles Beat to the superior mono on Past Masters 1? Or the inferior stereo I wanna hold your hand on...
August 3rd 06 09:59 PM
by Denton Taylor Go to last post
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Bookstores Around the World (rec.arts.books) (FAQ) by Evelyn C. Leeper
Last change: Mon 30 Aug 2004 These lists are available on the Web at: http://www.geocities.com/evelynleeper/bookshop.htm INDEX http://www.geocities.com/evelynleeper/na-can-e.htm Eastern & Central...
August 3rd 06 02:57 PM
by Evelyn C. Leeper Go to last post
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Borders, Books in Print, Amazon by Allan Adler
I found out recently that Borders will order used books for people, so I tried out their service. First I went to Amazon and found out what prices I could get on 2 used books. Then I went to Borders and asked about the availability of those same books. Apparently, Borders only accesses the database...
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August 2nd 06 10:44 PM
by smokey Go to last post
24 1,193
Any experience with "Diversified Furniture" bookcases? by [email protected]
My book collection is badly in need of better shelving (and in many cases just shelving at all). Does anyone happen to have experience with the plywood/veneer bookcases made by "Diversified Furniture"? Here is one example: http://tinyurl.com/mvdnk These are fairly inexpensive (imported from...
August 1st 06 03:51 PM
by LiRM Go to last post
3 755
How much dedication and respect do you have ? by DandR
dedicationandrespect.com A website for tribute to writers who have spent their lives teaching and there dedication for the love of writing. Show your support to them and the pieces of work you enjoyed by them. With our support and likings maybe we can show others a new area of literature or...
July 31st 06 11:09 PM
by Bud Webster Go to last post
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