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Inspired by Styg's and The Wagnerian's posts in the Today I...thread, I thought I'd start this one in an effort to pool our resources a bit more tightly perhaps for those of us who are on the lookout for certain books or would like to share with others what notable additions they have recently acquired.
Originally Posted by Stygian CellariusOriginally Posted by The Wagnerian
I too like acquiring older books. It love their smell and feel and their look. I cannot NOT go into a used bookstore and just browse it seems.
So far I've acquired the following:
A 1925 edition of John Ruskin's Sesame and Lilies and The Ethics of the Dust in one bound volume. I started reading the Ethics just a few nights ago and love it! It is in fabulous condition and still even has its red silk bookmark, although detached but still pretty and useful.
A 1954 reprint of the 1924 edition of Methuen's English Classics, Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.
The 1906 edition of E. V. Lucas' A Wanderer in Holland, complete with "20 illustrations in colour by Herbert Marshall and 34 illustrations after old Dutch masters." It too is in gorgeous condition.
A 1907 third impression of English Songs and Ballads compiled by T. W. H. Crosland, as well in great condition. (Stop coveting my stuff Ossi, Beornie and Wynfrith! )
And most recently I acquired the final volume of Will and Ariel Durant's The Story of Civilization X: Rousseau and Revolution, first printing 1967, complete with dust jacket too.
Now my challenge is to find the rest of this series!!
Any leads would be greatly appreciated!
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