Neat book find.

**James MacMillan** · 20th February 08, 04:21 PM

Well, after spending about an hour on the net researching books and this one in particular. I think that I scored a $120.00 value book. I'm not really sure how to grade books, it's definitly used, but no stains, torn pages, scribbles, etc. there is one page that has been dog-eared ( I hate people who do that!!!)

There appears to be six grades in books:
New, very fine, fine, very good, good and poor.

I know it's not new, and I wouldn't call it very fine - but it may well be fine to very good. Even poor issues of this book are going for $50 to $75.

**robthehiker** · 20th February 08, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

Well, after spending about an hour on the net researching books and this one in particular. I think that I scored a $120.00 value book. :

That's fantastic! Congrats.

Hmm, wouldn't $120 buy a nice SWK?

**SteveB** · 20th February 08, 07:39 PM

The finds at used bookstores and at charity shops can be very delightful. I have a copy of an ancient work on the Clans and Tartans of Scotland, ca 1878. It is a first printing autographed edition, Charity shop price 50 cents (20p.) The other twenty-four known autographed copies are fetching $ 650.00 to 700.00. Mine is in very fine condition. I still enjoy reading it in the comfort of my home.
I have been able to acquire many valuable books for my personal library from church bazaars, charity shops, street fairs, and the like.

Be very proud of that wonderful find.