old books

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Rachael Alice @lifecoachjerusalem (1529) • Israel 24 Apr 24

I have a set of old Encylopedia Brittanica from the year 1975. I read them occasionally, but now I got a new bookcase and I don't have space to put them anymore. I don't really want to put them in the trash, as they were the...

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Shelved Knowledge

much2say @much2say (57760) • Los Angeles, California 13 Mar 23

Every time I visit the library at a college each weekend, I am surprised how there AREN'T many students in there. Alone I peruse through the book aisles . . . like walking through a forest of knowledge. By the covers, I can...

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Blast from the Past #3 - Schoolgirls' Own Library

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382329) • Rockingham, Australia 1 Mar 23

The photo shows a soft cover book The Mystery Dog from the Wilds which is a Schoolgirls’ Own Library book. These books were first published in 1922 and ran till 1940. Seven hundred and thirty-three paperback books were published...

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Old Books. Good Finds.

Bhem @JustBhem (70555) • Davao, Philippines 19 Oct 16

I was browsing my Facebook account when I bumped to this Page where they are selling pre-loved books or second hand books. I checked the page and found good deals there. But I cannot find what I'm looking for. I am looking for a...

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Old books at Abids, Hyderabad

k sridharprasad @yugasini (12892) • Secunderabad, India 28 Mar 16

Hi Mylot Friends, This old books market will start on Sunday at 12.00 noon from Tajmahal hotel to Koti Bustand on foot paths, the vendors of old books are displayed on foot path of the Abids and Bank street. We can find their...

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Books from previous decades

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 25 Jan 13

Recently I have been reading a lot of books from the 1960's and 1970's. I am still able to find those books at my local library and I have enjoyed most of those books. I have discovered a new author that I really like and most of...

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How do you keep books as far back as the 1920's as pristine as possible?

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 27 Oct 12

I'm going through things as people are aware here, and I've got books that were published as far back as the 1920's. I want to make sure I can keep them from detiorating as much as possible. Are there any tricks or secrets? I wish...

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Donating old books

tinetine161992 @tinetine161992 (431) • Philippines 5 Oct 12

I was planning to dispose some of my old books. Maybe sell or burn it but in the second thought why dont i donate my old books. Donate in orphanage or either some school where unfortunately dont has nice library. In that thing i...

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"We need old books to read, old wine to drink and old woods to burn."

bembzee @bembzee (768) • Philippines 4 Oct 12

What comes to your mind when you heard this line? We need old books to read, old wine to drink, and old woods to burn. For me, it is a very meaningful line about getting old. It makes me think that the value of getting old...

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Reading Classics on your own...

allyoftherain @allyoftherain (7208) • United States 8 Jun 11

I love to read, but I hated the majority of the 'classics' I was forced to read in school. Recently I've started reading classics in the hopes of finding books that I do enjoy. So far I've read The Hobbit (Loved it), Watership...

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A book from 1910

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 15 Jan 11

A few days ago I borrowed a very old book at the library. It is from 1910, so it is more than 100 years old. It is the original book from that time not a new version of an old book, and am I very careful not to damage the pages...

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Modern Library

DCMerkle @DCMerkle (1281) • United States 1 Aug 10

I was wondering if anyone collects old books. I mean the ones that you buy and trade that have value to them. I came across a bunch of books from Modern Library. It's a hobby that I really wouldn't mind getting into if I knew just...

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Selling used books?

kyle2krystel @kyle2krystel (2489) • Japan 24 Jun 10

Hi to all mylotters, I'm just wondering if where I can sell all my used books. I have a lot of books that I used before from Central Texas College. Any ideas guys? Thank you in advance:)

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Selling my textbooks

qianyun6 @qianyun6 (2066) • China 11 Jun 10

Since I will graduate from university soon, I sold my self-used textbooks and some other learning materials I will no longer use today. I put them in a box and brought them to the square in front of our canteen, unpacked them...

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Is it wrong to buy second hand books?

sagnik42 @sagnik42 (3589) • India 17 Jan 10

Frankly speaking, I do not have too much money to buy brand new books. But I love to read. I mean I read everything - thrillers, dramas, adventures, romantic novels. Absolutely anything. So what I do is buy old books. I would love...

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getting rid of books

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10385) • United States 7 Aug 09

I am in a situation where I need to "lighten my load" a little bit. I keep going through my books thinking of getting rid of a few of them. I just can't do it! Even if I haven't read one in years, I just can't dispose of my books!...

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What does your local library do with old books?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 26 Jan 09

Our school has some boxes of old textbooks which some of them are new or in good condition that has become obsolete for the syllabus purposes. However there are some readers which are good books. The school librarians have sent a...

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Do you throw away old books?

Masmasika @Masmasika (1921) • Philippines 6 Oct 08

I love books and don't have the heart to throw away books even if they are already too old. Even my child's books are still in my book shelf. I keep every book that I buy and find time to read them once in a while. Books make me...

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Will you spend extra money to buy old books?

youless @youless (114117) • Guangzhou, China 28 Sep 08

Today on my way home, I saw a man bought old story books. Perhaps these might remind of his happy childhood. And some books will not be published again. So spending more money to buy these old books is the only one option. Will...

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Haffertee Hamster Series - are you familiar with this?

mymelodake @mymelodake (1338) • Philippines 27 Sep 08

Haffertee the Hamster is a series of books about a hamster stuffed animal made by a mother for her daughter after her hamster died. Haffertee has many "adventures," usually first experiences like his first Christmas and many...

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