Antique-shop.com

Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Jacob on February 09, 2015, 11:49:34 PM

Title: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: Jacob on February 09, 2015, 11:49:34 PM
Recently I've obtained a few items from my grandmother, this vintage hardcover book is one of them.

What I know:

Any additional information is appreciated, I'm curious of the value.

(http://i58.tinypic.com/2h4ara1.jpg)
(http://i60.tinypic.com/11spnp3.jpg)
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: awhitetriangle on February 10, 2015, 02:44:20 AM
theres one similar reprint on amazon for $78, the first edition was published in 1869.
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: Jacob on February 10, 2015, 03:34:59 AM
theres one similar reprint on amazon for $78, the first edition was published in 1869.
Searched Amazon and I couldn't find it, does it feature the woman depicted on the front cover? After doing a Google Image search I can't find one similar.  ???
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: awhitetriangle on February 10, 2015, 05:22:24 AM
here's the link mate:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1849021260/ref=tmm_hrd_collectible_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=collectible&sr=&qid=

it does have a picture however its in a triangle not an oval. its also published by a different publisher.
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: Jacob on February 10, 2015, 02:51:36 PM
here's the link mate:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1849021260/ref=tmm_hrd_collectible_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=collectible&sr=&qid=

it does have a picture however its in a triangle not an oval. its also published by a different publisher.

Thanks for the link, any suggestions on what price I should start it off at auction on eBay?
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: KC on February 11, 2015, 02:46:21 PM
There have been MANY reprints of this book.

Can you please post a picture of the publication page information (aka copyright page).
Title: Re: Vintage Hardcover Book
Post by: Jacob on February 11, 2015, 07:21:56 PM
There have been MANY reprints of this book.

Can you please post a picture of the publication page information (aka copyright page).
(http://i62.tinypic.com/xbco05.jpg)