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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Your thoughts on these books please.

« on: June 28, 2010, 08:18:50 am »

Upon looking at the books I have, none of them state anything in regards to print runs besides the actual year of printing.  None of them say anything to lead me on to thinking they aren't first editions.  I'm planning on taking pictures/scans of all of these as well as the interesting writing in them today.  I hope that will help anyone out more as well as help me read what it says too.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Your thoughts on these books please.

« on: June 27, 2010, 06:56:44 pm »

Your book is her first edition of poetry, published in 1949 -- check to see if it's a first run first edition! 

How would I go about doing so?  I thank you both for the great info so far as it is really helpful.  By my adding pictures of these books, as well as the writing in some of them, would that be helpful in any way and also, would anyone be able to decipher German and English cursive?

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Antique Questions Forum / Your thoughts on these books please.

« on: June 27, 2010, 11:37:56 am »

So, I went to a book sale at the local YMCA the other day.  I am huge on the history part of everything so naturally, I was looking for some old books.  I came upon the following books and added them to the bag I had ($5 for everything in the bag).  I am wondering if anyone here could tell me if I should get these books restored, what they may be worth and if they were a good buy or not.  I want to start building a collection of old/rare books and was hoping I got a good start here or not.
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(All of the books are in good condition, with their covers intact-other than needing some minor binding repairs.  The pages are not ripped and a few pages have some minor discoloration, due to age?)

~"In Noah's Ark" by Rumer Godden
The Viking Press 1949
Comes with a full page book review that was in the Dec. 4th, 1949 New York Herald Tribune
Inscribed "Happy Birthday Mother" "December 8, 1949"

~"The Song of Roland" by Isabel Butler
Houghton Mifflin Co. 1904
In the back of the book, there is a blank page that was written in cursive and appears to be done from that time period, due to the writing style and the fact that the ink has discolored.  I can't read cursive but the first three words that I can read are "France is complete".  I will post a scan on here of that page and hope someone here can help me to read what is there.  
There is also a small blue stamp on the inside back of the book from "Brentano's Booksellers & Stationers New York"

~"A First Book in German: To Precede the "German Course"" by George F. Comfort, A.M.
Harper & Brothers, Publishers 1881

~"True Stories of The Favorite Sons And Daughters of America" (For Young People) prepared by John S.C. Abbott, William Garnett, D.C. L., Prof. W.W. Birdsall, Edward S. Ellis and Others
1899
Extremely bright, vivid engravings and photogravure portraits are throughout this book
*NOTE:  This was the first book I bought that day and instantly knew I had to have it.  They originally wanted $3 for it but said I could put it in the $5 bag seeing they were closing up.
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Well, there are the books I bought that day and would apprciate any and all thoughts/ideas on restoring them, worth, etc.  Thanks in advance and have a great day.

P.S.  All of the books are hardcover, too.  I will post pictures of the books and any relevant pages that I've mentioned tomorrow, as I have the day off of work.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Question on these 3 ladderback chairs

« on: June 21, 2010, 07:34:24 pm »

I'm not buying these chairs to resell them but for the fact that I do like them.  Certainly, they are not rare but thats' ok with me.  I was just hoping to get some more info on when they may have been made and their current price range.  I do appreciate what has been said so far and thank you for it. 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Giant blue pottery piece with faces around base ????????????????

« on: June 21, 2010, 11:56:49 am »

Looking at it again, it really does look Chinese/oriental in the faces.  Any pictures of the bottom would be great so we could have a better idea of the entire piece.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Before you ask for advice...

« on: June 21, 2010, 11:00:00 am »

Wow, I just asked a question for the first time and in reading this reply I feel like I shouldn't have asked my question.
I'm surprised someone didn't chastise me. I probably didn't give enough info either with my question. I'm so sorry if I wasted someones time.
I thought this would be more  friendly, didn't know there were clssifications like "newbie".
Thanks for the folks who took time to answer.
Linny

I agree that the "newbie" title is a little misleading to some here but everyone should know that it is in terms of your status as a member on these boards, and not their personal history in the business.  How is a site to determine and rank a persons' "title" just by going on their word?  They must realize that you have to build a reputation/title by helping others.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Yard sale cruet set

« on: June 21, 2010, 10:49:58 am »

In regards to the "quadruple plated" term, I researched online just now and found some info for you.

http://www.abesilverman.com/What_IS_Quadruple_Silver_Plate.html

I think, and hope, that it helps you out.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Giant blue pottery piece with faces around base ????????????????

« on: June 21, 2010, 10:03:17 am »

Is there any markings on the bottom of it?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Bell & Howell Camera Lense - Appraisal?

« on: June 21, 2010, 10:00:24 am »

If you have questions regarding vintage Bell + Howell product such as projectors/8mm or 16mm cameras or other older audio/video equipment, you can contact a dealer who specializes in these products.
Contact AMR in Long Beach, California at 562-295-6117 and ask for Marla or via email at serviceandsupport@live.com.

Side Note: This was pulled off of the Bell + Howell website, in the vintage product repair tab.

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Antique Questions Forum / Question on these 3 ladderback chairs

« on: June 21, 2010, 09:48:59 am »

So I came upon these chairs someone is selling online and I'm very interested in buying them.  I don't know if they are real or reproduction and when, if real, they may have been made.  The person selling them is asking for $50 for all 3 and I don't know if that is a good deal or not.  I was thinking $35-$40 myself.  When I say this picture of the chairs, I absolutely fell in love with them and knew I just had to have them.  Who may have made them and what makers' marks should I be looking for?  I'm going this Thursday to look at them and most likely buy them.  I don't want to restore them, unless you think I should.  I do appreciate any and all help that anyone here could offer me and I will be here to stay as I like this site.  Thanks again!!

Side Note:  The one in the middle seems to be taller and made in a slightly different style than the other 2.  Would this be an earlier piece and what kind of info would you guys have on that one?