I am looking for some information about a book I have recently acquired. This is the best information I have found on it, listed on WorldCat. A Little Story About Bermuda Written For Those Who Desire A Brief And Accurate Narrative, by John J. Bushell, author of Bushell's Handbook, etc. Published...

Looking for insurance provider for antique and rare books in Canada. Also several "slightly damaged" books French and British 1611 - 1892 for evaluation and/or sale. Last evaluation 1952 - No certificate, or certificate lost. ie: - "Les Ordonnances de Louis XIV" 1667, Code of Laws or...

After my recent trip to Miami, I figured out why no one responded to my query of a couple of weeks ago: quite simply, the pickings there seem rather slim. I had to wait till Sunday really to explore. Two of the places I wanted to check out were closed, but I did go to the 2 branches of The...

I recently acquired a rather beat up copy of a book called The Great West by Henry Howe. The front end paper has an inscription "Presented to Moses Hapgood by his red brother Maungaundano of the Chippewa Nation May 21 1858" My problem is that the name I provide here is a rough guess. The lettering...

I've browsed for this elsewhere and finally ended here. I have a copy of TC's In Cold Blood by Signet. I believe it is First Printing in paperback 1967, Winipeg, Canada. However, contrary to other First printings I've seen, mine has a "blood splotch" in the top right corner with " over 600,000...

Yesterday I happened across the newly published (in the US) _The Shadow of the Wind_ (o.t. _La Sombra del Viento_), by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Apparently it was a bestseller in Spain and throughout Europe, and it has gotten the inevitable comparisons to _The Name of the Rose_ and _The Club...

As posted here yesterday, I would like to have an independent appraisal for 17 C. leather-bound books. The last appraisal was in 1952, however, any documentation relative to these books is unknown. From private collection, appraised (1974) with these omitted. Contact by email for privacy

I recently returned from a trip from Illinois to Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico on what my wife foolishly thought was a vacation, but was really a bookscouting venture. Some of my finds: Found behind a stack of Modern Library editions, a copy or Rand's "The Fountainhead." I knew it was...

I'm not sure this is the right group to post to, but I thought perhaps someone here knows more than I do about tracing a books history. These books came into my possession, and I just feel drawn to finding the previous owner or descendants. In particular, I'm seeking any information on a John R....

The Organization and Personnel of the Shakespearean Company. There's a $1219 1961 Russell & Russell*copy listed via an Addall search. Can anyone give me any information about the value of the 1927 first edition? ----which I'm holding in my hands. -----------which was bought at an estate sale...

I have read about several instances where a person wanted to assemble a large library, and contacted a bookseller to accomplish this on their behalf. Most recently, I read an account in Mondlin and Meador's "Book Row" where Steven Spielburg requested that the Strand Bookstore in New York put...

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I picked up a slim hardcover volume at a library sale, but it has no markings on it from the public library. The title is: "Today, Tomorrow ... and the day after. Four writings by Warren Bennis, President, University of Cincinnati". I don't see an ISBN number, merely "University of Cincinnati 1972"...

Saw a book on eBay today - Paul Tibbets of Enola Gay signature. Seller said signture was authentic because the book was identical to one sold by flatsigned! Regardless of your opinion of flatsigned, is that a good method to verify a signature? Incidentally, flatsigned had a signed copy of "Rumor...

In Someone's Shadow. by Rod McKuen : I have in my possession this book however I don't have a Dust Jacket to go with it, but it is a first printing dated 1969 and "signed" in gold leaf on the front of the book, and on the inside, it is #'d 490 and signed in black marker, it says that this book is...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4208585766 posted a question, then figured might just as well put it on eBay and see what happens. take a look, it's free to look :-)

Can someone tell me the meaning of the phrase "Author's edition?" How does an author's edition differ from any other? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Ebay auction for great reference book by Richard Degenhardt. Rare First Book in excellent condition. 1978 edition and extremely important collectors item itself. Excellent condition on book. Some wear to dustcover. Sells up to $300.00. Check out my about me...

I'm trying to track down some used books from Italy. Are there any good internet sites that are either based in Italy or specialize in tracking down used books from Italy? Thanks!

One of my local booksellers (a rant will be posted soon) is fond of labelling all of their stock as "first editions". In many cases, this is because there was only ever _one_ edition of that tawdry piece of unsaleable drivel, but never mind. Similarly they're forever treating first UK editions of...