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Oct 14, 2003 7:56 AM
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Sisyphus sings: "Rollin', rollin', rollin'...." Here's a few online library catalog sites that you may find useful: The Library of Congress: Link COPAC [includes the British Library] : Link Gateway [many university libraries] : Link Public Libraries Megalinks [includes state libraries] : Link Karlsruhe Virtueller Katalog [German universities and European national libraries] : Link MELVYL The Catalog of the University of California libraries: Link The New York...
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Dec 7, 2003 2:16 AM
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This is the contents of the original bibliography thread that fine.books began but ended up being tossed. I had 63 posts to begin with, but I may have edited out posts that were not specific to this thread. (I do that to most of my 'saved' threads so they will be easier to read.)
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Mar 8, 2003 6:22 AM
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I do not plan to post a hint or tip-a-day, but I hope others will drop in from time to time and leave a few pearls of wisdom. Kick-off Tip: Use keywords. Seldom do I use the title or author’s name in the 45-space title unless it is a collectible or has a famous illustrator. Usually I use a string of keywords. Sometimes the keywords come easily and other times they are not as obvious. I group by theme as much as possible, both to attract the multiple buyers and to ‘expand’ on the...
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Nov 25, 2009 9:39 AM
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I am at mom's house in New Orleans as I always try to head in earlier than the others to help her with the cooking. Thankfully I don't mind cooking. Of course when I left Mississippi it was colder than here. So we froze leaving and hit the state line and began sweating. I hear a cold front is coming through so this should be interesting as you never know how to dress here. It took me forever to get here, (so it seemed) in the new car. They have this pain in the butt console between the...
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Nov 25, 2009 9:44 AM
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Compare that with Palin's gun-totin', lard eatin', baby packin', image. Thank heavens this country has better representation. I'm tired of the world thinking we're the meanest, ugliest bunch of yahoos on earth.If I don't reply to some posts, it's because there are some people whose posts I never read.
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Nov 25, 2009 4:21 PM
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U. S. Postal Service Announces 2010 Shipping Prices Price of First-Class Postage Will Not Change WASHINGTON—The simpler way to ship — with convenient Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes from the U.S. Postal Service — will be just as simple in the New Year, when new prices take effect. Prices for Priority Mail, a product familiar across America through popular television and online advertisements featuring Al the Letter Carrier, will change on Jan. 4, 2010. Customers also can look forward to...
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Nov 5, 2009 10:24 AM
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Last year, someone posted a recipe for a Thanksgiving dinner that could be made in the crockpot. Turkey, stuffing...sounded yummy, but I didn't print it out and cannot find it in the archives. Anyone remember? Or do you have other good recipes for this time of year?
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Nov 25, 2009 6:52 AM
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In Book News . . .Seeing Red Over Palin Parody New York Post, November 23, 2009 A parody of Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue: An American Life" has been causing huge confusion -- forcing Palin's publishers HarperCollins to take out ads to direct buyers to the official version. The rival book, "Going Rouge: An American Nightmare," was released on the same day as Palin's memoir and features an almost identical cover. Colin Robinson, co-publisher of the book, compiled by Nation magazine...
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Nov 24, 2009 10:04 AM
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Embarrassed? The true goal of the greatest democracy the worldhas ever seen is to lift up the rest of the world to itslevel, not to tear itself down to theirs.
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Nov 25, 2009 2:18 PM
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Check your email, willya?
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Nov 25, 2009 11:53 AM
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. Why a good cover makes a good book better Call me shallow (actually, please don't) but I think a good cover can be a significant component of a good read Fading into the wallpaper? ... Penguin's new Nabokov covers It's official: the nation is in the grip of Naboko-fever. You can't open a newspaper, switch on the radio, or click open a Guardian blog without stumbling across a reference to the late great Vladimir Nabokov (see what I mean?). Like the Red Aztec Convertible...
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Nov 25, 2009 2:51 PM
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Everybody always starts these blasted pet threads .... cats dogs and sqirlls and marsupials. My pet springtail is saddened and a little miffed at this neglectful attitude towards his species.
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Nov 25, 2009 10:18 AM
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...if the Booksellers Boardies were to collectively write a Guide for new booksellers, what would be most important for inclusion? Here's a partial list: Terminology and Abbreviations Cataloguing, the Standard Format, and writing a listing Grading and fault calls Where - and how - to compare prices Internet Research Resources Acquiring, storing and managing inventory Book Fair and B & M display Basic book photography Common Sense Communication Packaging and...
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Nov 25, 2009 10:19 AM
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I have 3 old german prayer books, all alike, what would be the best way to offer, as a set, seperately, or both, to see which creates more profit. Seems to me I should only offer one way so as not to "STIFLE" the bidding process, any advise would be greatly appreciated, Thank you. Respectfully Jeff Brooks i.e. selboksnstuf
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Dec 13, 2007 5:07 PM
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Fraud. We're hearing a lot of it this week. Here's a Nobel Laureate's view on some of it: Link A new standard of civility. Google and Wikipedia are not substitutes for education or intelligence. — cornercube, 2009
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Nov 23, 2009 3:30 PM
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Hello, I have a question, a friend of mine is cleaning house and chucked this encyclopedia set at me to sell. I'm at a loss not seeing anything near it on ebay. I have found a set on goantiques running about 128.00. Does anyone know anything about this set by chance. I can load up photos if needed. I've been away from ebay so long, I have no idea how book sales are going. Let alone trying to figure out the new boards set up lol But, it is the whole set. Binding is a bit lose in spots...
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Nov 25, 2009 8:08 AM
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I havent been here much I know...Ive been soooo busy, moving, the wedding (not mine!), school.......ahhH!!! Anyways, I wanted to pop on real quick and wish everyone a happy turkey day!!!!! I cant link anymore
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Nov 24, 2009 5:24 AM
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Part of a small collection of bookplates-- some artists identified. This family commissioned artists and/or bought privileges for images they liked for bookplates. Some of the artists are identified-- I haven't been able to id some-- here are a few I like that I cannot identify. As always any help or suggestions deeply appreciated. TIA.
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Nov 25, 2009 10:37 AM
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LinkDang, you guys. What good is having an ignore button set if you're just going to quote who I'm ignoring!! hooper66 10-09-2009
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Nov 25, 2009 8:06 AM
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PSA: Smoking is so bad it voids your computer warranty Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:27PM EST …….. Specifically, in at least two instances in different parts of the country, Apple has voided the warranty and refused to provide repair service on Macintosh computers exposed to environments where cigarette smoke has been present. Calling cigarette smoke residue (tar and whatnot) inside a computer a health risk and a "biohazard," in both cases Apple customers have been denied service despite having...
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Nov 24, 2009 7:18 PM
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It's by Philip Wende. I can't find it anywhere, not even in a google search.
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Nov 25, 2009 7:12 AM
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I have been trying to find the guidelines for condition statements for books. So far no luck. Has anyone kept the link? thanks
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Nov 25, 2009 9:26 AM
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. Distinguished Private Collections Lead Three Books and Manuscripts Sales On December 4 and December 9, Christie's New York will present three sales offering over 550 lots of important and rare books, manuscripts, and maps from distinguished private collections. The first day of sales begins with part II of The William E. Self Library of important English and American Literature and immediately following is Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana led by one of the...
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Nov 24, 2009 7:23 PM
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. Valuable children's literature collection up for auction By Carolyn Kellogg A valuable collection of children's literature, including Alice's own copy of "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," a first edition of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and Beatrix Potter's personal copy of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" will be presented for auction Dec. 16. It is the collection of NFL player Pat McInally, a Harvard grad who was a punter and receiver for the Cincinnati...
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Nov 24, 2009 1:25 PM
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(Passing requires 4 correct answers) 1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last? 2) Which country makes Panama hats? 3) From which animal do we get cat gut? 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? 6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? 7) What was King George VI's first name? 8) What color is a purple finch? 9) Where are...
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Nov 24, 2009 2:08 PM
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Being away from my auction records, I'm only guessing - but is this the world record for Origin? Link Not by any stretch the nicest copy to come on the market recently, either...... And this contrasts with the generally soft prices at the South Kensington branch, yesterday.....
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Nov 23, 2009 7:53 AM
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With Reality. And Creativity. Is what Adam Lambert did on the AMA Awards truly artistic?From the Dark and Dampy Dungeon.
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Nov 23, 2009 8:59 AM
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Here we go again...Concern at Three Mile Island leak by Brad Norington, Washington correspondent, From: The Australian, November 24, 2009 LOCAL authorities have defended their decision to delay the disclosure of a radiation leak at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that forced the removal of 150 workers at the weekend. About 20 employees were contaminated by radiation on the site of the worst US nuclear accident near the state's capital, Harrisburg, in 1979....
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Nov 24, 2009 8:16 AM
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I imagine the family gathering around the television to watch a favorite tv show has gone by, just as gathering around the radio to hear a favorite show did many years ago. Where do you gather? (funny looking word "gather", not even pronounced right.) regards, Liz
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Nov 24, 2009 10:36 PM
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I'm sure that you have seen pharmaceutical advertising in doctor's offices on everything from tissues to note pads. Well, in my book, this one should get the prize.... One of our Chinese doctor friends e-mailed back: "If the light stays on for more than 4 hours, call your erectrician." Bah-dum-dum! .
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Nov 18, 2009 11:51 PM
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Srsly. I've got my patches at the ready. Hubby put his on today, with only one slip up. I need encouragement. I want to quit by Thanksgiving. I owe it to myself and my family. My best friend here is now smoke-free for 3 weeks, if she can do it I can, right??? And I am going to her family's house for Thanksgiving.... How does one do this without putting themselves into some kind of lock-up??? p.s. Great, now a grumpy Santa at that! p.p.s. No I have never smoked in the...
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Nov 22, 2009 11:35 PM
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and what do you know? Flashing lights appear behind me... a state troopers flashing lights! Ggggrrrrr He comes up to my window. I say "what'd I do wrong?@!" He says "you were driving 10 mph under the speed limit ma'am" you have your drivers license on you?" blah blah blah I say "gee officer, I didn't realize it was illegal to drive carefully" Then he says in a condescending tone "you don't drive much at night ma'am?" No as a matter of fact I don't! I'm a boring homebody...
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Nov 23, 2009 7:08 AM
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In my message box November 22: 50% OFF Auction-style Insertion Fees--Nov 23-25 Seller Special: 50% OFF SALE November 23-25 Applies to Auction-style listings List your items for the holiday shoppers First 5 items still list FREE In my message box November 22: Normal Insertion Fees Nov 23-25 eBay Sellers: A few of you may recently have received a note from eBay in your My Messages inbox with the subject line: "50% OFF Auction-style Insertion Fees--Nov...
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Nov 17, 2009 11:21 PM
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Looky! The BSB Secret Santa has his own posting ID! Please sign up by the Sunday after Thanksgiving to participate in this fun-filled event. Send an email to: bsbsecretsanta@gmail.com along with your mailing address, posting ID (optional) and any allergies/preferences you may have. Just spreading the Holiday cheer! Ho Ho Ho! .
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Nov 24, 2009 7:25 PM
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Hi board. I was wondering if anybody had advice on how I should sell used books. Specifically, I was wondering: -Is it best to do auction or buy-it-now format? -if auction format, what is the optimal starting bid? -what should I charge for shipping? Any other advice you have would be welcome. Thanks.
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Nov 21, 2009 4:08 PM
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I happened across a first printing of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" this morning without a jacket. I see that one in similar condition sold here for $132.50 this week. I have an extremely tattered dust jacket from a 22nd printing that fits the first printing points: price - $6.95 code on front flap - 10/57 bottom of back flap - publisher's name and address My question; is it worth any more to sell the two together given how torn and folded the jacket is? I would, of course, disclose...
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Nov 22, 2009 1:51 AM
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(I'll limit myself to 5 for now) "A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile." "There's colors on the street Red, white and blue People shufflin' their feet People sleepin' in their shoes" "So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain." "They got cars big as bars They got rivers of gold But the wind goes right through you It´s no place for the old" (okay, that's not technically the opening line to Fairytale Of...
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Nov 20, 2009 3:28 PM
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I've had this volume of Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its Tributaries for many years and have been wondering about it. It is marked Dept. of State Library as shown in the photos and also noted #399 and Dup. in pencil on the title page. It is not marked Ex Libris and I'm curious to know if it was stolen or whether I legally own it. If you know how to determine this, I would appreciate your help. The condition is terrible but perhaps it retains some value. Thanks, Jeff...
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Nov 24, 2009 7:09 PM
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I found it on eBay for over $200 right now, but I see completed listings for around $10. How much is the soft cover from 1983 worth? Is it out of print or something? Thanks.
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Nov 24, 2009 1:08 PM
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from my email.... Let me get this straight... ...we're going to pass a health care plan written by a committee whose chairman says he doesn't understand it, passed by a Congress that hasn't read it but exempts themselves from it, to be signed by a president that also hasn't read it and who smokes, with funding administered by a treasury chief who didn't pay his taxes, all to be overseen by a surgeon general who is obese, And financed by a country that's nearly broke. What...
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Nov 22, 2009 4:17 PM
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Holy shick, and here an hour ago I said I wasn't gonna say anything NOT nice... so much for that crap! I was busy writing up a new listing and knew I had a couple of auction listings ending today. No new emails, so they hadn't ended yet... WRONG! Just discovered that they both ended already. One with no bids and the other one surprisingly good - But I got NO EMAIL indicating anything! So... did the winning bidder get an email? Who the freak knows! The last one ended at 12:30:38 -...
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Nov 24, 2009 4:24 PM
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For those who missed this informative article by Steve Santi, the History of Little Golden Books at Antique Trader. For all its faults, eBay is one of the few places where one can consistently find LGB's with dust jackets. I don't run across them too often in the wild, first edition or other. [Note: LGB's were issued with dust jackets from 1942-1947; the books issued with dust jackets have blue cloth spine. Post-1947, the books were issued with DJ and with the familiar gold foil spine.]In...
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Nov 24, 2009 4:34 PM
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Inquiring minds (maybe just mine) want to know. Any help will be appreciated. regards, Liz
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Nov 24, 2009 2:31 PM
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There used to be a poster on this board known as boo dust. He had some interesting comments from time to time. I haven't seen any by him in years. Does anybody know what happened to him?
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Nov 23, 2009 10:25 AM
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I have listed a few vintage magazines up for auction I have many more of various titles. I would like to know how or maybe a guide to grading magazines. I do have an eye for detail grading Vinyl Records just can't find any real grading standards on the mags. Thank You!!
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Nov 23, 2009 10:47 PM
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What do you think about the sales differences between eBay stores and eBay auctions? Do store items come up easily in searches?
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Nov 23, 2009 9:16 PM
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is there a way to see all past transactions on ebay ? like fromm 2000 etc? auction description and price?
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