Opinions on books sought

[Handstitched]

@fredk What ??? Holy boot patcher Batman !!!!! Are you serious??

 

I only paid $10 for mine at a  local market. It 's also signed by the author  James Nottage  on the inside.  I wonder what thats worth now??

Edit: 

Holy Moly , you're right,  I just checked, I wonder if mine is considered ' collectable'?

HS

 

Edited April 4, 2021 by Handstitched

[Northmount]

Try this link to ABEBooks https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0295976055&cm_sp=mbc-_-ISBN-_-all

A good range of prices.

[Handstitched]

@Northmount   I had a look, thats incredible .  $460 US  would equate to around $600- Australian . Perhaps I should tell the vendor how much the book that he sold for $10 is actually worth....now

.....mmmmnah !!!    I would never sell it anyway . I'm just in awe of the beauty of the saddles Ed Bohlin  created. But they must be so heavy on the poor ol' horses back . 

I've had a few experiences like that in the past, sellers not actually knowing what items are really  worth. 

HS

[Northmount]

10 hours ago, Handstitched said:

 I had a look, thats incredible .  $460 US  would equate to around $600- Australian

Looks like the link didn't give you the best results. 

[verbin]

I just took Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success back to the library.

I'm a beginner, and found it a little... basic.  Nice pictures, though.

If you have a Kindle (or the app on your phone/tablet) I would download the sample before buying. 

[Handstitched]

@Northmount @fredk I saw that same vendor at my regular market at the weekend, I was soooo tempted to tell him  the value of the Ed Bohlin book that he sold me, but I weakened , I didn't have the heart to tell him. Not sure if I should . 

I do have a bit if a grudge against him though  , some years ago, he was next to us at a market,   our stall got damaged during some wild weather one year,  a table went over nearly injuring my Mother,  and a lot of my stock ended up on the ground, but he never lifted a finger to help* .   

* Its good etiquette ( and good karma)  to help each other at markets, especially newbies. 

I'm now looking at ways to best store the book, knowing its value, now. 

HS

[fredk]

1 hour ago, Handstitched said:

I'm now looking at ways to best store the book, knowing its value, now. 

On a book shelf with lots of cousins and read occasionally. Thats what it was born for

[Handstitched]

Thank you. Perhaps I should have  phrased that a bit better   My workshop can get a bit messy and dusty, and a bit cluttered , despite my best efforts to keep it clean.

HS 

[chuck123wapati]

4 hours ago, Handstitched said:

Thank you. Perhaps I should have  phrased that a bit better   My workshop can get a bit messy and dusty, and a bit cluttered , despite my best efforts to keep it clean.

HS 

we store our collectable books in a gallon baggie with a desiccant pouch. 

[Handstitched]

19 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

we store our collectable books in a gallon baggie with a desiccant pouch. 

I had to google that name   we call them ' clip seal bags' , but thats a great idea .   One other idea I had in mind was an archive box/file thingy, I might combine both ideas   . I know it sounds over the top, but this is my fave book and I don't want anything to happen to it. I've had some old leather  books damaged in the past, so you can understand my added caution . 

Thanks 

HS 

Edited May 6, 2021 by Handstitched