Discussions about Book Collecting
How do I find the value of some collectible books?I have a few books that seem to be rare and valuable: Dreams from my Father, First Edition, First Printing, And Roald Dahl;s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, First Edition, Second Printing - and a couple others. How do I determine their values? How do I determine how many were in the first print ... More 
The Decameron translated by John Payne, published by Walter J BlackIt hasn't got a date in it, but it must from the early 1900s, printed in the USA. It's in good condition - cover a little worn and the frontispage is loose but the rest is excellent. Is it worth trying to sell? I am genetically programmed not to throw books 
WW11I am intrested in learning more about WW11. Is there anyone out there that would suggest a book about WW11 from the start of the war to the end?
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Last: on October 27, 2012 
Childhood books you wish you'd keptI recently had a conversation with friends about some of the books we wish we'd kept from our childhoods. My #1 pick is this hardcover book of illustrated Bible stories for kids that my grandparents gave me when I was five years old. They'd had its cover embossed, and I thought that was the coolest ... More
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Last: on October 26, 2012 
Eleanor Lee TemplemanI have two signed copies of 1. "Arlington Heritage" Vignettes of a Virginia County written by Ms. Templeman and 2. Northern "Virginia Heritage" with Ms. Templeman and her co-author Nan Netherton's signatures. I had the opportunity of spending a night in Ms. Templeman's home in Arlington, Va home. ... More
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Last: on October 24, 2012 
Original preface to The Lost Continent of Mu by Colonel James ChurchwardI found the original type written preface of The Lost Continent of Mu in an old book that I bought years ago at a 1/2 price book store. It is the exact preface as written in the book and an old picture was found as well. Does anyone know who I might contact to find out if it is worth anything? 
OLD school library books to dispose of!HELP!!! I have LOTS of old school library books to get rid of---probably about 400 of them! Many have beautiful covers that are too great to toss out. These books are no longer suitable for a school library, due to their age. Yes, I know---school library books have too many markings, most have been ... More
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Last: on October 23, 2012 
augusta j. evansdoes any one kno any thing about the book st.elmo i have tried to look it up put have had no luck finding the that i have if any one could help in any way it would be great
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Last: on October 12, 2012
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