Discussion: Book Collecting

Family or Personal Book of Shadows

Does anyone know where I can go to get my hands on personal books of shadows that is to say like from someone who has passed away I go to ebay and type in book of shadows but all I get is new stuff which is not want I want someones used book of shadows but I not sure what to search under.

by Robert S on March 9, 2011

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A book about a Civil War soldier who comes to the present and I believe it has something to do with Haley's Comet. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Susan

by Susan on March 10, 2011

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vol1 book "A" of my the worldbook encyclopedia is lost... i am looking for a replacement vol 1 book if any ideas of how or where

vol1 book "A" of my 1974 "the world book encyclopedia has been lost... if anyone has an idea of where or how to find a replacement please email me quickcams219@sbcglobal.net...this set was given to me by my parents when i was in school and has great sentimental value i am willing to pay finders fees ... More

by Billy Shahan on March 3, 2011

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Handbook of Ornament

Going through boxes of old books I found my grandfather's copy of the Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer. It is the fifth English edition published by BT Batsford. The book cannot really be described as in good condition as although it is intact and the pages are no more than slightly yellowed ... More

by TrishaB on March 20, 2011

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Sally Beauman Secret Lives

I'm trying to collect a complete set of Sally Beauman novels but have failed in my search for Secret Lives. I suspect it's the same story as Lovers and Liars. Is anyone able to confirm this?

by John on December 21, 2010

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Looking for old book in German about Albert Einstein.

As part of an Armed Forces Education course in German in the 1960's, there was a series of readers in German, printed by American book Co. The titles were: Sutter;Steuben, Schurz and Einstein. I have the first three, but lack "Einlstein". Where can I get a copy of "Einstein"? Please reply to: Everett623 ... More

by Everett Havard on December 10, 2010

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e-book on C++ language

I was looking for e-book on C++ language, if some one has the soft copy of the book on C++ by D.S.Malik .Pls send at my e-mail add.

by seham on March 13, 2011

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Lady Sale's Journal

I have a first edition of "A Journal of the Disasters in Afghanistan - 1841-42" by Lady Sale, published in 1843 in London by John Murray. The book is in overall good condition, with all pages and maps intact but with worn cover and spine. I acquired it in Afghanistan some 30 years ago. Does anyone ... More

by Robert Evans on March 3, 2011

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Harry Potter Dust Jackets

I'm missing a couple of Harry Potter dust jackets and it's driving me crazy! (US versions #5 & #6). No, I wouldn't want to buy a couple of books just to rob the covers - that's unethical. Maybe this is a business which needs to get started: Replacement Dust Jackets For Your Old Books. Well, if anyone ... More

by randmx on February 24, 2011

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A book with no title in poor condition - is there a way to find out the title

I found an old book that had plays in it. several Shakespear and others. What facinated me about it was that the owner had taken the newspaper articles listing the actors names and the review of the premiers of their openings and taped them to each play. in, I believe it was Boston in the 1800s and ... More

by Jingle Belle on February 15, 2011

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