tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post7216501116481952963..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Planned Parenthood Book Sale, 2014TracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79367522041669566722014-10-04T14:30:30.789-07:002014-10-04T14:30:30.789-07:00That is a wonderful story about the copy of FER DE...That is a wonderful story about the copy of FER DE LANCE, John. That would be my dream book to own. The reason I don't expect too much in the way of real treasures at this sale is that there is a first night where buyers pay for admission and many book sellers go to that night, so even if the people putting out the books don't know, the book sellers would recognize the really good ones. But they do hold out books and don't put out everything initially so there is always a chance. I do love going through all the books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70262994120464995442014-10-04T07:57:12.778-07:002014-10-04T07:57:12.778-07:00One of the most wonderful things about book sales ...One of the most wonderful things about book sales is finding real treasures. You should never assume a book is worthless because it ended up at a book sale. Many of these volunteers at sales know very little about the books they are selling. Nor do they have the time to research every single book that is donated. Even if they separate books and put the so-called valuable ones in the Collecotr's are all too often those books are ones that are well known to the general population.<br /><br />Joe and I once travelled all the way to Peoria to a fundraising book sale held at a well known museum in that mid-state Illinois city. There we found a beautiful copy of FER DE LANCE, the very first Nero Wolfe mystery. It had no DJ but even in its "naked state" I thought it would be a lot of money because it was truly in magnificent condition. The price was scrawled as 500 and I thought to myself that must mean $500 so I put it back, but Joe insisted that the people would read it as $5.00. So he put it back in our pile and wanted to risk it. If they charged us 500 we would just set it aside and let some rich person have it. Turns out his intuition paid off. We ended up paying five bucks for one of the most sought after first editions in all of mystery book collecting world. About six years later I sold it for $750 at a book convention!<br /><br />That's only one anecdote. I have numerous stories of finding scarce and often valuable mystery novels and Victorian supernatural books at book sales. Sometimes we end paying pennies for them at those "$5 a bag" days at these sales!J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75977898539001383122014-10-01T12:10:31.120-07:002014-10-01T12:10:31.120-07:00We do that too, Patti. Throughout the year we have...We do that too, Patti. Throughout the year we have shelves we put donations on and every couple of months take them to the drop off point for this sale. We donate more than we buy but overall I don't think our numbers ever go down.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51887313769132286782014-10-01T12:08:56.164-07:002014-10-01T12:08:56.164-07:00Moira, I look forward to reading some of these and...Moira, I look forward to reading some of these and writing the reviews. I did get a Max Murray paperback but I am at work, cannot remember the title. Pretty sure it isn't the first one.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9170540825157174082014-10-01T07:43:43.362-07:002014-10-01T07:43:43.362-07:00Each year, I give about 200 books to sales like th...Each year, I give about 200 books to sales like this. But then I pick up half that number at sales and buy the rest somewhere else. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-86368819915870259662014-10-01T02:41:20.065-07:002014-10-01T02:41:20.065-07:00What a great haul Tracy! Look forward to reading t...What a great haul Tracy! Look forward to reading those reviews over the next year or so. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71788305426895023442014-09-30T17:36:47.266-07:002014-09-30T17:36:47.266-07:00I was very happy with the books I bought, Keishon,...I was very happy with the books I bought, Keishon, although I wish I was able to limit myself. I look forward to reading the Ursula Curtiss book and hope I find the time sometime soonish.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-41915736821477794282014-09-30T17:27:52.561-07:002014-09-30T17:27:52.561-07:00I had not even looked up the possible value of THE...I had not even looked up the possible value of THE MOVING TOYSHOP, John. I assumed it could not be too valuable if it was at the book sale. But it is a lovely copy (to me) with a skull on it so I am happy. It does not look like a book club edition, but I am no expert. There is a $2.00 price at the bottom of the front flap of the dust jacket. The dust jacket is in bad condition, with one corner of the front gone. Just a small corner but still. <br /><br />Moving on to Ursula Curtiss. It was your recent review that motivated me to look for her books and I thank you.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79546174076302061152014-09-30T17:22:34.280-07:002014-09-30T17:22:34.280-07:00Well, Sergio, I probably should not have bought so...Well, Sergio, I probably should not have bought so many DeAndreas, since I haven't read anything of his yet. But I am sure I am going to like them, so took the plunge. And so surprising. They were not there the previous weekend.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-87513558444096796412014-09-30T17:21:07.783-07:002014-09-30T17:21:07.783-07:00Definitely a lot of variety, Rebecca. Thanks for t...Definitely a lot of variety, Rebecca. Thanks for the offer re a copy of Sycamore Row. Have you read it yet? I want to read A Time to Kill first anyway. So many good books to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37804826433317234882014-09-30T17:16:48.419-07:002014-09-30T17:16:48.419-07:00Judith, I prepare for this book sale all year, wor...Judith, I prepare for this book sale all year, working on my too long list of books I want and keeping it up to date. I was glad to find the Helen MacInnes books. There are new reprints but they would cost a lot more if I bought them that way.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15454892057447918732014-09-30T15:31:26.020-07:002014-09-30T15:31:26.020-07:00Sounds like you found some great titles there, Tra...Sounds like you found some great titles there, Tracy. I bought the Ursula Curtis too but I look forward to your review of it if/when you get to it. Same goes for your other finds. whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030571187291039318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-83078030213668184242014-09-30T09:26:09.889-07:002014-09-30T09:26:09.889-07:00Finding that copy of THE MOVING TOYSHOP is quite a...Finding that copy of THE MOVING TOYSHOP is quite a coup as I'm sure you know. There are plenty copies available for sale online. Finding the US 1st edition in a DJ at a book sale is rather miraculous. Is it perhaps a book club edition? I hope not and that you have the real McCoy. Because it's worth a chunk of change if it is. In any case congrats on finding so many wonderful books. And I'm happy to see that you bought an Ursula Curtiss book. Oh, the power to persuade! :^D Happy reading!J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29243625895881127752014-09-30T00:21:51.045-07:002014-09-30T00:21:51.045-07:00Ooh, piles of books - just my favourite thing Trac...Ooh, piles of books - just my favourite thing TracyK! And I would have loved to pick up some DeAndreas - very envious!Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53605142384805732532014-09-29T20:01:30.388-07:002014-09-29T20:01:30.388-07:00I am sure I will find some more of the Dandy Gilve...I am sure I will find some more of the Dandy Gilver books, Katrina. As Kathy D. suggested, ABE books will probably have what I need. <br /><br />I wanted to let you know I have had trouble commenting at your site and some other WordPress sites. It doesn't give me an error message, just acts like it takes the message and then doesn't. Anyway, I have been reading your posts and enjoying them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35686217726297189902014-09-29T16:16:48.768-07:002014-09-29T16:16:48.768-07:00It looks like you have books to fit whatever readi...It looks like you have books to fit whatever reading mood you're in for awhile, Kathy! I like doing big or small used book sales too just because of the unexpected variety. I look forward to your reviews, and I can hook you up with the copy of Sycamore Row I found at my local library sale.RebeccaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720581274534125405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-82094863830731161442014-09-29T15:05:32.861-07:002014-09-29T15:05:32.861-07:00Hi, Tracy,
Oh, how I love to hear about readers...Hi, Tracy,<br />Oh, how I love to hear about readers' book sale adventures! Your mention of Helen MacInness reminds me that I've always longed to read more of her books. I read several in paperback in the mid-late 1970s, but never got back to her. Would love to find some decent paperbacks or even hardcovers for my collection. They helped me relax over a rough patch in my 20s. <br />Judith (Reader in the Wilderness) Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-87066314075086667192014-09-29T14:44:27.979-07:002014-09-29T14:44:27.979-07:00What a haul! I enjoyed The Moving Toyshop too, but...What a haul! I enjoyed The Moving Toyshop too, but what a shame you have found it difficult to get the Dandy Gilver books, it makes me realise how lucky I am to be able to get them from my the library.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-27190041124332750862014-09-29T12:34:04.024-07:002014-09-29T12:34:04.024-07:00Margot, I do hope to get to the Peter Corris book ...Margot, I do hope to get to the Peter Corris book soonish. I am sure I will like it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-46143337566233809132014-09-29T12:33:15.314-07:002014-09-29T12:33:15.314-07:00Col, I will let you know what the others got. My s...Col, I will let you know what the others got. My son checks out the sci fi / fantasy area thoroughly but he only found one thing for me there.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-35852604886308743982014-09-29T12:30:30.806-07:002014-09-29T12:30:30.806-07:00Sarah, the book sale is wonderful. I spend hours t...Sarah, the book sale is wonderful. I spend hours there and I still don't have time to look at much other than mysteries.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-39982442730038281322014-09-29T12:27:55.442-07:002014-09-29T12:27:55.442-07:00Prashant. I am looking forward to reading those bo...Prashant. I am looking forward to reading those books you mentioned. A book sale like this is too much of a temptation for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1337813882822354452014-09-29T08:19:55.493-07:002014-09-29T08:19:55.493-07:00Tracy -- Oh, you got some wonderful books!! I real...Tracy -- Oh, you got some wonderful books!! I really am looking forward to seeing what you think of the Peter Corris novel; glad that you found it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43838156878277255992014-09-29T08:17:51.964-07:002014-09-29T08:17:51.964-07:00Tracy, a great haul. Plenty of authors I've re...Tracy, a great haul. Plenty of authors I've read and enjoyed and more that I haven't yet got to. I'll be looking forward to your reviews - and a post advising us what the rest of the tribe got!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-80423303449030507762014-09-29T03:46:12.518-07:002014-09-29T03:46:12.518-07:00I am very jealous about this sale. It always looks...I am very jealous about this sale. It always looks great. Good luck with your reading.Sarah Wardhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.com