Collectable

[rcheshire]

I am not a bookphile, but I thought this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Celestial-Objects-for-common-telescopes-The-Rev-T-W-Webb-Rare-Astronomy-1859-/171276002495?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Coll ectable_Books&hash=item27e0d864bf&_uhb=1) rated a mention, price alone.

[Merlin66]

1st Editions are always priced high!

[rcheshire]

Yes, I guessed so. Seems almost sacriligious putting it on ebay. I imagine a quiet dusty dimly lit store, with wood shelves, exposed beams and flaking paint, with intellectual types quietly musing over volumes from antiquity. Perhaps, I'm living in a bygone era.

[Merlin66]

Hmmmmm
Nothing like the smell of old books in the morning..... ;-)

[The Mekon]

$15K - tell him he is dreaming.

Interesting that you get these stupid prices for things on ebay. Check the classic bike listings - some bikes are being reserved at three times their real worth. There cannot be that many "wood ducks" around!

[rcheshire]

I have no idea what a book like this is worth. But I guess a little research might help.

[Merlin66]

It's worth what a buyer is prepared to pay!

(later 1910 editions are usually available - at reasonable prices...)
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=12354355627&searchurl=an%3Dwebb%26amp%3Bbi%3Dh% 26amp%3Bbsi%3D30%26amp%3Bkn%3Dceles tial%2Bobjects%26amp%3Bsortby%3D93

[rcheshire]

Too true!

[stephenb]

Surprised he hasn't got a first edition Hartungs for sale also.

[jamespierce]

What is my first edition Hartung worth ?

[stephenb]

Probably the same as mine ;)

[Merlin66]

You can get the 1st edition from Amazon (US) for around $35....

[stephenb]

Ah thanks Ken, I'm $30 up on the deal :lol: I picked mine up for $5 at a bookshop in a little country town about 20 years ago.

[Merlin66]

One of my 1st Ed, is signed, and hand corrections added by Hartung.

[stephenb]

Nice. And if that was mine, no offer in the world would make me to part with it.

[astroron]

My latest addition is signed by David Malin and Fred Watson :), missed David Frew,as he was unable to attend an observing session due to not being well.:sadeyes:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[04Stefan07]

Woah!

Could buy a nice telescope setup with that dosh.

[stephenb]

Thinking of selling my newest version of Hartungs as it's just gathering dust on the bookshelf. I might keep the first edition though.

Regarding the opening post, I presume that is the same Webb as in the Webb Society?

[speach]

Somebody will take to the pool room