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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

Who Remembers the Bookmobile? History and the Small Press

I grew-up in a village outside of town where the main library was located (est. 1956) Although I was in town several times a week and went to the library frequently, I was very excited when the bookmobile came to my village. A bus load of books! "......

Resolved! Cancel books

eBay you are so stupid for falling for that crazy cancel culture shyte... If people want to buy Dr. Seuss, we simply go to Amazon. Why does Amazon get to sell "Dr. Seuss" books like hotcakes, but the little-guy booksellers here are not allowed to sel...

Illustrated children's books - what determines popularity?

Here's a link to some good info in an archived eBay Bookseller's board thread:Illustrated children's books - what determines popularity? Sort the thread from 'Oldest to Newest' to see the proper continuum. "Apr 8, 2014 9:48:56 PMI was lucky to find a...

Nazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author was Jewish

In 1938, Nazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author was Jewish. He responded with a high-class burn.J.R.R. Tolkien hated Nazi “race doctrine” and no problem telling his German publishing house about it. "In 1933, Adolf Hitler handed the power of J...

Ephemera: Think twice before you throw anything away

I was going to post this to a pre-existing ephemera thread, but that thread is now closed to new content: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Booksellers/Literary-ephemera/m-p/27256157 So I'll add my new little ephemera story here. I lucked into a cache of...

Resolved! Call It Courage Association Copy lead to an unsolved mystery!

My first edition copy of Call It Courage has this boldly signed inscription, "This book is for Helen Follett / Because she has courage / Because she's a swell guy / Because I love her / By Armstrong Perry". In the 1930's Perry illustrated two of Hele...

Opening the door to a closed "Old Photos" thread

Many links within the main thread: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Booksellers/antique-family-album-w-old-photos-how-to-sell/m-p/26001045

Help with photos

These four snapshots were laid into an inscribed early printing of Richard Halliburton's Glorious Adventure. Clearly contemporary with the book (from the car) was wondering if the landscapes were familar to any one?The lower right might be Death Vall...

Printmaking: Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA)

Prints from the Umatilla Indian Reservation "The Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA) is a nonprofit arts institution on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in far northeastern Oregon. Founded in 1992 by artists James Lavador (Walla Walla) and Phil...

Cat in The Hat--First Edition--Help With Pricing Considering Condition

I am starting to go through my books from my childhood. I am not a bookseller so I could really use your help. I I believe this to be a first edition. The cover is price clipped and has some tearing. The cover must have separated to some extent at so...

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond First Edition Points

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Booksellers/The-Witch-of-Blackbird-Pond-First-Edition-Points/m-p/28430721/thread-id/86560 lostandfoundbooks:04-29-2018 06:08:36 AMDoes anyone have the 1958 first edition points for The Witch of Blackbird Pond? I have a n...

You're Only Old Once---What Does This Number on Copyright Page Mean

I have a HB with DJ in very good condition. It is not price clipped ($10.95). On the copyright page it has the number B987652. What does this mean? Thanks, Sue

WHAT DID EBAY BREAK NOW AND WHY DID THEY BREAK IT

Yesterday, one listing had this message pop up: "Calculated shipping cannot be used because the item location is not at this site" or words to that effect--use a flat rate shipping. eBay, as we all know, is "just a venue" so absolutely NOTHING they s...

Showing Transactions

I can't find my Ebay transactions on Paypal after August 3rd. I know the two companies split, but where are my sold auctions? I'm trying to do my taxes for 2020.