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Old 02-17-2006, 10:12 AM
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hey pappy,i have an old book titled the tell tale home secrets told by old travellers by h trusta printed in 1853 and have searched the web and can only find a few references to it and am trying to find a value.I read parts and found one referece to treasure.so i'm going to read it then try to sell it if i can get an idea on the value.any help would be appreciated thank's.
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Old 02-17-2006, 10:24 AM
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Hey Rip,
Try looking at www.abebooks.com they specialize in new/used and rare books. If they have a copy that might give you an idea of value. You could probably aks them as well. Hope this helps.
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Thanks Travis,They did have 2 copies dont look to be worth much but could be a good read
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Hey Rip,
I was hoping that would get us both a bus ticket to Fredericksburg VA
Oh well can't win them all.
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Hey Rip,
I was hoping that would get us both a bus ticket to Fredericksburg VA
Oh well can't win them all.
Hey Greg ! so was i ! My brother just sold a spoonrest on ebay for $1,137 ,some people just have all the luck !! but i Guess i could get there the way i did the first time(hichhiked for 3 days walked the last 30)Met some interesting (to say the least) people on that trip !
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