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Collectible Childrens Books on eBay

As per cc's suggestion, a thread for relatively higher dollar children's books sold on eBay and the ensuing discussions.

A book that looks like nothing.

There are quite a few books that don't look like anything special. Here's one: Security Analysis

facsimile dust jackets

I would like to get some feedback from the group on the controversial subject of facsimile dust jackets. With regard to whether or not they add value to a book and whether or not they should be avoided at all costs. I have a large collection of old n...

shipping to Kazakhstan

I had a claim filed against me on ebay today from a buyer in Kazakhstan who says his book never arrived. It's been several weeks. I refunded but I'm curious, do any of you have experience with shipping to that part of the world, and how long does it ...

Script Letter or Symbol?

Hi everyone, I know this board isn't the correct place to post my inquire, but you all have helped me in the past with some of my odd findings,......and here's another: Any thoughts on the origin of this 'script' letter or symbol? Thanks in advance f...

An Oldie, but Goodie (Christmas related!!!!)

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Archive-Booksellers/An-eBay-Ghost-Story-just-in-time-for-Chrismas/m-p/18792843/highlight/true?nobounce#M68880

CBS: small bookstores are booming

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/small-bookstores-are-booming-after-nearly-being-wiped-out-small-business-saturday/?fbclid=IwAR1ZP3aFqnfocooiaGoy1buJ8EVZhquyO70DHuVBuzU536w8bLf5L71ia-A A good sign, I hope.

Media Rate increasing 1/27/2019

https://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2018/pr18_086.htmA single pound (or less) is rising 9 cents. Every pound increment thereafter increases an equal number of pennies.So a three pound book will cost 9+2=11 cents more after the price hike. [...

Children's Book Sells After 27 Years

Bookstore's Tweet On The Sale Of A Children's Book After 27 Years Goes Viral A bookstore in England sold a children's biography of William the Conqueror that had been sitting in its shop since 1991. "I have just sold a book that we have had in stock ...

Resolved! I need help finding a 1916 cookbook

I thought I knew how to find scarce books online, but maybe not. I have an original 1916 hard copy of: The Greater Omaha Cook Book, Containing Many New, Select and Appetizing Recipes.Compiled Under the Supervision of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel, ...

ChagrinBooks

I learned today via Elyn on FB that Keith Moulton unexpectedly passed away this week.Those of you who have been around the BSB for a while will remember Keith as the guy who was a manager at a national restaurant chain who chucked it all to become a ...

Resolved! This book sold for $247 on Ebay while I could not sell it for $5

Samantha Moon: The First Four Vampire for Hire Novels, Plus th... by Rain, J. R.ISBN: 9781937856175Did I miss anything?

Resolved! book, a happy world 1814

The book a happy world by REV. James W. Alexander, D.D. printed in Philadelphia by American sunday-school union. entered acccording to act of Congress in the year 1814, by Herman Cope,treasurer, in trust for the American sunday - school union. how do...

Early Dust Jackets of Iconic Books

32 Beautiful Early Dust Jackets for Iconic BooksThey just don't make covers like they used to "In the old days, before it seemed that the world was crashing down around us every minute, we used to have arguments on the internet about things like dust...

Starting from scratch... How to organize and keep records?

This summer I sold out all inventory because of a big move. I’m resettled and now have access to an amazing building to startover selling books and do it right this time. My last book store took up my entire upstairs and consisted of about 3,000 book...

Help with this little Prayer Book

I'm hoping someone can help me with some info on this little Prayer book. It's in bad shape. Please note there's type in the spine. Is that common? I'm not an expert or collector so any information is always appreciated.

Banned Booksellers Week

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/04/technology/abebooks-amazon-protest-booksellers.html?fbclid=IwAR3iew8HQQNEa3FYH5wjFdH1TdBiTqZagXJIj3gq_HIH__sKupVM20NpFNY