Thank you, I always learn interesting things from your videos! As a librarian, I love all things related to books, but you cover areas that are different than my existing areas of expertise. I appreciate the information!
Ooooooooo- that Remains of Tang Painting book! Aurel Stein is very controversial because of that "raiding" of the Dunhuang caves. The price he paid was so meager that it looks like theft of another country's national treasures (at least to our current minds). I recently watched a Smithsonian Associates presentation by the author of the book The Compensations of Plunder where he defends Stein and provides evidence that 1. the sale was supported by the Chinese government and academia, 2. Stein saved this treasures from being destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. VERY interesting! What a fortunate thing to have discovered his inscription in that book! YAY!
I will look into that book - thank you! - It is quite likely had Stein not bought them they would have made their way broken up and separated from context into the Chinese antiquity trade as well.
I started as a book scout at 12. I’ve sold to many over the years, Reese, Jenkins, Randall brothers, McMurtry and others.Now at 65 I still scout even though it’s not what it once was. I have a stock of interesting and unusual that I couldn’t sell either because years ago there wasn’t a market or more likely I couldn’t let them go. Can you give me some advice about selling or better yet a way that when my time comes, I can take them with me. I enjoy your videos.
Like at the Poker table, show me your cards. Reese. Jenkins, Randall sounds like straight flush. Send photos of books anytime to me webuyrarebooks@gmail.com
We’ve missed your videos! Thank you so much for posting a straight from the heart message on the books you particularly enjoy. Some collectors can easily sum up their preferences in a sentence. Others, such as myself, have difficulty explaining what attracts them - but they know it when they see it. I’m glad you mentioned beauty. A book’s gilt and intricate exterior design might capture the eye and sometimes it’s the illustrations inside. And your reference to the time/space continuum? We definitely understand. Living in an 1875 home surrounded by antiques and collectibles, we immerse ourselves in history and feel connections to another world, while at the same time revel in the technology of today. Tech that allows us to watch your videos on a small smart phone in the middle of the wilderness.
Like Edward Everett, it takes me 20 min to say what other collectors can say in two. And unfortunately as a reseller I am not permitted the luxury of indescribable attraction since I must by definition describe what makes them attractive :)
Thank you, I always learn interesting things from your videos! As a librarian, I love all things related to books, but you cover areas that are different than my existing areas of expertise. I appreciate the information!
Fascinating Video Adam! Thanks for the entertainment and education!
Appreciate that - thanks!
i also used to be a big fan of RL Stine, but i haven't read his works in many years
Ooooooooo- that Remains of Tang Painting book! Aurel Stein is very controversial because of that "raiding" of the Dunhuang caves. The price he paid was so meager that it looks like theft of another country's national treasures (at least to our current minds). I recently watched a Smithsonian Associates presentation by the author of the book The Compensations of Plunder where he defends Stein and provides evidence that 1. the sale was supported by the Chinese government and academia, 2. Stein saved this treasures from being destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. VERY interesting! What a fortunate thing to have discovered his inscription in that book! YAY!
I will look into that book - thank you! - It is quite likely had Stein not bought them they would have made their way broken up and separated from context into the Chinese antiquity trade as well.
@@RareBookBuyer The Chinese Cultural Revolution would have destroyed them. Stein should be applauded for saving them, not condemned.
Great video! I always remark to customers that every book in te Shop is one I found interesting, or I wouldn't have bought it... and it's true.
GREAT SHOW HOPE YOU ARE ON MORE OFTEN
Appreciated
I started as a book scout at 12. I’ve sold to many over the years, Reese, Jenkins, Randall brothers, McMurtry and others.Now at 65 I still scout even though it’s not what it once was. I have a stock of interesting and unusual that I couldn’t sell either because years ago there wasn’t a market or more likely I couldn’t let them go. Can you give me some advice about selling or better yet a way that when my time comes, I can take them with me. I enjoy your videos.
Like at the Poker table, show me your cards. Reese. Jenkins, Randall sounds like straight flush. Send photos of books anytime to me webuyrarebooks@gmail.com
@@RareBookBuyer I’ll play a few cards at a time. Thanks for the reply
hey were can i start to look to buy a rare book like an incunable?
I have quite a number of incunables. Per my other comment, feel free to reach out
U were awsm in Pawn Stars
We’ve missed your videos! Thank you so much for posting a straight from the heart message on the books you particularly enjoy. Some collectors can easily sum up their preferences in a sentence. Others, such as myself, have difficulty explaining what attracts them - but they know it when they see it. I’m glad you mentioned beauty. A book’s gilt and intricate exterior design might capture the eye and sometimes it’s the illustrations inside. And your reference to the time/space continuum? We definitely understand. Living in an 1875 home surrounded by antiques and collectibles, we immerse ourselves in history and feel connections to another world, while at the same time revel in the technology of today. Tech that allows us to watch your videos on a small smart phone in the middle of the wilderness.
Like Edward Everett, it takes me 20 min to say what other collectors can say in two. And unfortunately as a reseller I am not permitted the luxury of indescribable attraction since I must by definition describe what makes them attractive :)
I feel like I get a fantastic history lesson with each of your videos. Is your shop open or by appt only?
Right not just by appt . But feel free to email webuyrarebooks@gmail.com. I’ll be in the shop most of aug 5-11 and the travel a bit
Snowflakes definitely would have posed problems, lol.