I'm Learning About Books

I have purchased numerous books over the 4 years I have had the store,

 and I'm amazed at the differences in prices when I look

  them up.

They seem to be one end of the spectrum to the other.

For example...this Jane Eyre/Wuthering Heights 1943 set I have now.

The case they are in is worn some,

but the book covers and insides are perfect.

 I'm not sure the books were ever even read.

 When I went to Amazon to check prices, they

are anywhere from $15.00 to ....hold on to your hats....

$1,000!!!!!  Yes, $1,000!!  Now, who would pay $1,000

for books when they could get them for $15, or $50,

or $300 or anywhere in between?

(is this where first editions come in?

and how do you know if you have one?)

 Now I know if you read the fine print, there are differences,

but I read, and I could not see that much

difference in descriptions of the shape they were in.

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Here is another example...on the more

affordable side..=)

Flora of the Pacific Northwest 1973.

It sells used on Amazon for from $34-$157.

 Amazon will buy this one back for $28 in store credit.

(this is new to me).

I thought that was a great deal,

I do not have to wait for just the right customer to

 come in to the store and snatch it up for the $20 I might have priced it.

(My goal for the store is to keep it affordable and fun for people.)

 And here is a beautiful book!!

Janet Marsh's Nature Diary, 1979.

 It is full of her wonderful drawings and watercolors....

on every page!!

and notes about flowers, and gardens, and seasons.

It is listed from $5.00 to $68.

Again, the dust cover on this book is worn,

but the inside is wonderful.

Because of what I paid for it,

I would charge $18.(+shipping)

(what I paid for them is always a big factor in what I charge.)

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I'm hoping by writing this post someone may be able to 

shed some light on the why's and how to's of books. 

In the mean time....I will continue to purchase what I love and can afford,

and enjoy for them awhile, then pass them on to my customers.

Thanks for all your help

blessings

barbara jean

I'm linking up to

Wonderful Old Books, and a Little Yellow Dress

This is an amazing book.
Written in 1899, this is the dedication in the front of it:

"Dedicated especially to Mothers and Fathers, sisters and brothers,
aunties and uncles and all interested in the
training and education of the little ones."
This is inside the front cover.
Not sure what Cherries has to do with anything,
but beautiful art.
(sorry for sideways)

And there are two inscriptions on two different pages.
One in 1902, and one in 1903.

The book is filled with Bible references, short stories,
poetry, and tons of pictures.
(oops. forgot to load pictures.)
This book is literally falling apart,
and I love it!!

Here is another 'blue' book find.

This book, with a whole list of copyrights from 1899-1911,
has a bit of everything you can imagine in it,
including stories, history, poetry, the human body,
United States, Canada, all countries, the earth, and even things to make.
It is just the most wonderful book.

These Cherubs are inside the front cover.
A picture painted some 120 years ago by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
These drawings were all of the same little girl,
and now hangs (now being early 1900's)
in the National Gallery in London.

Here are some pages from the book.

Here is my yellow today.
( the books, and the little dress are some of my sweet finds lately)

This is the palest yellow baby dress I have ever scene.
And look at the detail. So tiny and delicate.

This post is dedicated to Lu Lu Liz in LaLaLand,
who has been 'patiently' waiting to see some of my newest finds.
Thanks, sweetie, for getting me in gear!! =)

Hope this motivates others to share heir finds,
and that you will go visit these other great blogs
and see what everyone has to offer.

blessings and happy Monday.

barbara jean

New Friday Finds and a Tip For You

A tip for you.
You know those old photo albums where you peel
back the plastic sheet and insert your photos?
The ones we found out were not good for our precious treasured memories?
Here is a tip no how to make use of them:
Take the plastic off, cut the pages out.

They make great backings for your crafts.
Like these "Friends" Tags.

Some "new" old books.

A set of 12 of these.

They are from the early 1900's.
I'm researching them to see if they have any value,
other than that they are so beautiful!

Still have had no time to craft!
Family, friends, come first!

blessings

barbara jean

Three or More 2nd Time Around.....

Song Books.

My Mom gave me a few she had collected over time.
(can't get more thrifty than that!) =)

They will be great in the store,
and for my created Treasures.
More tomorrow.

If I can figure out how to scan things,
I will do them for you.

blessings

barbara jean

I'm joining these wonderful people today.
Pleas go check their places out.