Hello, Antiquers

Hi everyone, my name is Amanda. I wouldn't necessarily call myself an antique collector or connoisseur, but I am a collector of books - especially lesser-known antique literature. It all started one day when my mother dragged me to goodwill, as she frequently used to do. An avid reader, I usually spent my time looking for books at the back of the store. That day, I stumbled across a 1904 copy of Freckles by Gene Stratton Porter. Now, almost 15 years later, I have a total of THREE 1904 copies of Freckles and a slew of other old books, some dating back to as early as 1876.

I came here looking for information on something I found in one of my books, but I think I may stay! This seems like a great place to learn about things. Maybe I can learn more about the books that I have!

 

WELCOME AMANDA !!! ... Joy.

 

Welcome! I have to admit to a thing for old cookbooks myself. I don't buy many now, but if the right one comes along....

 

Welcome!
I moved lots of books today. Easily and literally a ton plus and I'm not done for there are more to move tomorrow and then to put back!!!!
Though there are some boxes of books on self help and real estate 'tricks' that will be leaving.
(I know Komo. Too late now...they didn't work.)
All this in search of my missing first car club jacket.

 

Welcome to the board!

 

Do stick around, Amanda!

 

I had to part with a lot of my book collection-- moving out of my parents' house and into a 650 square foot apartment helped make the decision to let some go a bit easier...

 

greetings

 

Ah! Gene Stratton Porter - I thoroughly enjoyed "Girl of the Limberlost" when I was learning to read, which i believe was inspired by "Freckles"......but absolutely HATED "The Bee Keeper"..............still have a visit to the Porter cabin on my list of places to go before I can't go anyplace any longer!

Anyway, enough about me! Welcome to our rich and varied world..if the knowledgeable folks here don't KNOW the information, they can usually point you in the right direction to find the information!

 

Hello Amanda, welcome.
You are a collector, you just haven't realized it yet.

 

Hi Amanda! Welcome!

 

Welcome. Love to read too. Don't collect books per say, but like to keep the series and authors we enjoy. NO moving here. LOL

 

Haha, thanks!! Glad to be here.

My absolute favorite Gene Stratton Porter book is actually Laddie: A True Blue Story. It's narrated by a six-year-old girl and it's absolutely hilarious.

Visiting the Porter Cabin is also on my list, along with Chincoteague Island...!

 

Don't tell my husband that! He was already shocked at the 6 boxes of books I decided to keep

 

Welcome to our board !

 

Sounds like a hoot - I'll have to search around and see if I can find a copy. Thanks!

 

Hi and WELCOME, Amanda!!! MANY well versed people here in tons of subjects!!! I don't claim to be one of them, but I love learning!!!! I'm sure you'll enjoy your time spent here!

 

As a child, one of my all-time favorite books was Girl of the Limberlost. Have to admit that when I began to read it to my daughter it had lost some of its charm for me. I've got "Freckles" too.
I received my GM's small stash years ago, and I've held on tight.

Welcome!

Where is the Porter Cabin???

 

Why, in the Limberlost Swamp of course......................in Indiana. You will find counties named Porter in Indiana and Illinois as well.

 

Greetings!
It is indeed a great place to hang out.