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Pillar of the Community
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I was at a used book store recently and I came across some Red Books that were published in the early 60's. Is there any value in these?
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They are collectable as well. How much were they going for? here's an Auction that Susan just ran. |
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Pillar of the Community
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That's what reminded me of it...I saw that auction. I think they were going for about $5 each.
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Pillar of the Community
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Are old Guide Books (aka Red Books) collectible? In a word: YES! In fact, Whitman has just published a book on collecting them, along with varieties, special editions, authorized editions and many other items. http://www.whitmanbooks.com/Default...pcoming_1208[Note: Self promotion, this is my book. I hope that this is okay to post.] |
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I just received one yesterday that I bought on ebay,1962 in like new condition (even though it was advertised as new) and I paid $6.49. In the most recent Red Book that I have it lists the 1962 in new condition for $8.00. I also find myself buying them when I see them at yard sales and thrift stores as long as they are in really good shape and priced right. John1  Edited by John1
06/25/2009 1:38 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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John: Good luck, I have heard stories! One collector told me about a flea market that he attended, years ago. To make a long story short: At the bottom of a big box of books he managed to pull the first 10 or so Red Book editions, purchased for the massive sum of $1 each! Ya never know. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Note: Self promotion, this is my book. You are the author? That is quite cool  Do you have any other books? |
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Pillar of the Community
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You are the author? That is quite cool
Do you have any other books? Thanks for the nice comment. And, yes that is my book, Whitman just published it a month ago. There is also a collectible hard cover available (#250 pieces). Other books? No, this is my first. But, I have written many articles for Lost Treasure and Western & Eastern Treasures. Hopefully, if this one does well, I may be able to do another. |
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Pillar of the Community
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TreasHunt, that's cool! I'm gonna run down to that store this afternoon and see if those books are still there.
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Pillar of the Community
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OK, I just got back. Ya snooze ya lose. Those books were gone. I think there were two from 1964 and one from 1962, if I am remembering correctly. But they were asking about as much as one would pay on ebay! Not really what I would call a bargain, especially at a half priced book store. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Don't give up!
I have been in old book stores where the prices were virtually stupid.
And others, where the prices were great!
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07/26/2009 06:35 am
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