Discussions about Book Collecting
The Rock of Truth Arthur FindlayI have a hard back book printed in 1933 with original jacket can anyone tell me if this has any value 
Old book of Poems by Robert BurnsI have found an old and I do mean old book of poems by Robert Burns no publish date in book it is covered in leather or swaide very good condition if anyone can help me figure it out please
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Last: on September 10, 2012 
Every Boy's Book by George F. Butler, MDI have the above book and I don't know if it's a first edition or not. It was published by Abbott Press, Ravenswood, Chicago in 1912. The next page just says Copyright 1912, The Abbott Press, Chicago. Does anyone know the value of this book, if it is a first edition or how I should research it ... More 
Heidi by Johanna Spyri-1899 by Atheneum Press. Translated by Helen B. DoyleAnyone know what this might be worth. Any listiings for Heidi that I see are published much later.
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Last: on August 30, 2012 
Mr. M'Tavish - how to tell if it's a first printingHi, I have The book Mr. M' Tavish and it's a first edition 1933 with a dust cover. How do I determine if it's a first printing as well? It has a tan cloth cover. I've seen some with green covers. Thanks!
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Last: on August 15, 2012 
Researching PublisherDoes anyone know where I would look to determine when JJ Little Publishing Co becamse JJ Little & Ives Publishing Co??
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Last: on August 8, 2012 
Awesome portrait bookIt is a great help to me, learning more about portrait painting. Mixing skin colors especally. 
Why book collecting is becomming too expensive?IT IS NOT THE PRICE IF THE BOOK, it is the price of shipping what makes it unpractical or even impossible for me to keep on purchasing books from you. A week ago I ordered 5 books recommended by you as a personal selection. The price came to $12.- for the 5 books, but then shipping came to almost ... More
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Last: on July 21, 2012
We like these definitions for collectible books! How about you?Antiquarian books: Books that are over one hundred years old. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=11293099798 Vintage books: Books that are prior to ISBN # (1966), to 100 years old. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=10752231978 Used books: Books that are from ... More
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Last: on July 5, 2012 
12 O'Clock HighI'm looking for a hardcover first edition (1948) of 12 O'Clocl High by Bernie Lay, Jr. and Sy Bartlett. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My husband has been searching for this book and at 59 is finally retiring from the National Guard with the last year as a medivac helicopter ... More
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Last: on June 23, 2012
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