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<p>[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 507468, member: 5170"]What a fantastic idea!!</p><p><br /></p><p>There are dozens. Here's a few:</p><p><br /></p><p>The Coverdale Bible. First English bible from 1535. At half a million dollars, it's not going to happen. There are so many bibles in the world, why not choose this landmark work? If it helps, I'd build a room on my house just to put it in. It's fun to dream, right? The principle author, William Tyndale, was martyred for his trouble. Can you imagine that kind of belief and dedication?</p><p><br /></p><p>Signed first editions of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Seems like I've seen them for a variety of prices, none of which fit my budget. My sentimental fave books of all time.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Wizard of Oz. Since I'm dreaming, it might as well be signed and included with the first dozen or so Oz titles, all first editions. Estimates are well over $100K for the bunch. See above for why I'll never have them <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/frown.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":(" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Joyce Carol Oates: 'By the North Gate' a signed first edition is not totally unrealistic. Her first book from 1963. She's one of the last of the living literary titans: Brilliant, prolific, learned, and although her work is very dark, she's very funny in person. </p><p><br /></p><p>Daniel Burnham: 'Plan of Chicago." I do alot of architectural history work in Chicago, and this limited edition from 1909 is central to understanding how the visionary City Beautiful movement shaped - and might have shaped - the city. A first edition will require some rabid saving, but I'll get one eventually. </p><p><br /></p><p>'The Architectural Works of Graham Anderson Probst & White.' This one I actually did get, and it proves the above about getting first editions. 2 volumes on acid free, handmade paper from 1933. I know, I know, it's a specialty title of little interest to most people, but these guys designed hundreds of U.S. buildings in the early and mid 20th century, and most of them are still standing. The Wrigley Building, the Field Museum, etc. etc. etc. Printed in an edition of only 300, they were never sold. Each volume weighs 20 pounds. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Some of the titles and the reason folks want them up above is very interesting. I'm intrigued by Stones for the Rampart, the first edition (of course!) of Moby Dick, the Kelmscott 'Morte,' and what's the story with 'Tangible Visions?'</p><p><br /></p><p>Actually, I'm interested in all of these books. I always love finding out more about interesting books and the people that want them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 507468, member: 5170"]What a fantastic idea!! There are dozens. Here's a few: The Coverdale Bible. First English bible from 1535. At half a million dollars, it's not going to happen. There are so many bibles in the world, why not choose this landmark work? If it helps, I'd build a room on my house just to put it in. It's fun to dream, right? The principle author, William Tyndale, was martyred for his trouble. Can you imagine that kind of belief and dedication? Signed first editions of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Seems like I've seen them for a variety of prices, none of which fit my budget. My sentimental fave books of all time. The Wizard of Oz. Since I'm dreaming, it might as well be signed and included with the first dozen or so Oz titles, all first editions. Estimates are well over $100K for the bunch. See above for why I'll never have them :( Joyce Carol Oates: 'By the North Gate' a signed first edition is not totally unrealistic. Her first book from 1963. She's one of the last of the living literary titans: Brilliant, prolific, learned, and although her work is very dark, she's very funny in person. Daniel Burnham: 'Plan of Chicago." I do alot of architectural history work in Chicago, and this limited edition from 1909 is central to understanding how the visionary City Beautiful movement shaped - and might have shaped - the city. A first edition will require some rabid saving, but I'll get one eventually. 'The Architectural Works of Graham Anderson Probst & White.' This one I actually did get, and it proves the above about getting first editions. 2 volumes on acid free, handmade paper from 1933. I know, I know, it's a specialty title of little interest to most people, but these guys designed hundreds of U.S. buildings in the early and mid 20th century, and most of them are still standing. The Wrigley Building, the Field Museum, etc. etc. etc. Printed in an edition of only 300, they were never sold. Each volume weighs 20 pounds. Some of the titles and the reason folks want them up above is very interesting. I'm intrigued by Stones for the Rampart, the first edition (of course!) of Moby Dick, the Kelmscott 'Morte,' and what's the story with 'Tangible Visions?' Actually, I'm interested in all of these books. I always love finding out more about interesting books and the people that want them.[/QUOTE]
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