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22nd November 2017, 09:29 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Rare Book: RT Baker Hardwoods of Australia 1919
Close to 100 years old is this rare classic text on Australian Hardwoods by legendary author RT Baker. This is a first edition published in 1919 for the Technological Museum of NSW. This is a very large and heavy book that runs to more than 500 pages. It includes more than 120 colour plates similar to the one shown in the photo to identify hardwood timber species found in Australia. The cost of producing a book like this more than 100 years ago with over 120 colour renditions provides some reason as to the rarity of the book. The book remains in good condition. I am not a rare book expert, however, the structural condition is also good with the only apology being some staining in the corners of the early pages (the worst pages are the opening pages shown in the third photo below). The staining disappears after the first 50 pages and even in the first 50 pages it is very minor after the early opening pages which are photographed. There is no staining anywhere in the book that obscures any text or plates. The staining has not affected the use of the book and the pages remain crisp and unwrinkled. It is a great working copy of the book that presents information that remains useful today in addition to providing some great anecdotes of the industry a century ago. Asking $140 including postage. A bargain price in comparison with the price being asked by rare book dealers for copies in good structural condition.
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22nd November 2017, 10:08 PM #2
I’ll be up in Brisbane next week.
How about $100 pick up.
H.Jimcracks for the rich and/or wealthy. (aka GKB '88)
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23rd November 2017, 06:44 AM #3
I'm certainly interested if the above falls through. 2nd dibs.
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23rd November 2017, 06:57 AM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks for your interest guys. I'd prefer to hold the pricing as is right now. The price has been pitched at a point that is more than fair given what copies typically sell for. If it doesn't sell here I'll try eBay but I was hoping to pass it on to someone on the forum. Hope this helps.
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23rd November 2017, 07:57 PM #5Intermediate Member
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Flindersia, consider it sold.
Gungy likes this for a xmas gift to his wife. PM to follow.
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24th November 2017, 07:05 AM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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OK. This is where I always start to feel a little uncomfortable. I presume technically playing by the forum rules Gungy is the first to officially say it's Sold so on that basis everything is all fair and square. As such the book is yours Gungy. PM on its way.
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24th November 2017, 08:31 AM #7Intermediate Member
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Hi all. I can understand where Flindersia is coming from and would only add that I have offered to purchase said book on the basis that if I were out of line and seemed to be que-jumping I would be informed of such. I did take it that the message content in #4 note of this string suggested that the book was still available and so stepped forward. If I have stepped on toes here, my apologies. I respect the rules and the members of this forum, and if Flindersia wishes to offer Mobyturns the opportunity to take the book then I am content to abide by that call.
Flindersia....I will wait your moderation on this issue before proceeding with the back end details if it is good to go.
Kind regards....gungy.
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24th November 2017, 06:20 PM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks Gungy. I feel very comfortable with that. Moby, in honouring your 2nd dibs call the book is yours should you be happy with the asking price. If not then the book is heading your way Gungy. Sorry for any confusion but I appreciate the good faith that has been shown here.
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24th November 2017, 09:50 PM #9
Hi Flindersia,
I appreciate all are acting in good faith. Things tend to get murky when lower offers are made. Given that an ONO option was not offered, & 5kg Express Post parcel rate is $24.80 I thought that Clearout's offer was perhaps a little low. Maybe a little clarification may be required in the Market Place rules regarding "offers" from a purchaser as the seller must observe "Price must be included, add ONO (Or Nearest Offer) if price is negotiable."
If the postage rate to Clearout's address is closer to the $40 then I'm happy for the book to go there.
So on that basis, Yes I would like to proceed with the purchase of the book, at the original purchase terms i.e. $140 including postage. Consider it sold.
We all live and learn.Mobyturns
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24th November 2017, 10:06 PM #10Intermediate Member
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Good stuff, Moby. Look after it for me.
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25th November 2017, 03:10 AM #11
My offer was an impulse thing.
i used to regularly borrow this from one of several libraries at Usyd when I worked there.
I wouldn’t be bothered packing a valuable book for Oz Post and driving to a P.O. etc for $15.
So I guess the offer was made on this basis.
I have however packed items for mail in specially made ply boxes for eBay sales when the items weight or fragility needed it.
Hope it gets to you in one piece.
H.Jimcracks for the rich and/or wealthy. (aka GKB '88)
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25th November 2017, 06:45 AM #12SENIOR MEMBER
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Ok Great. Everyone's happy then including me as I'm glad the book is heading to a good home. Don't stress about the postage. I expect rare books are in the mail all over the world every day of the week and this one will be well packed to ensure it's taken care of. Special acknowledgement to you Gungy for your integrity and fairness. old to you Moby....PM on the way.
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25th November 2017, 07:14 AM #13
Looking forward to reading this rare gem of wood info.
Great to see all involved have acted with integrity & fairness, restores some faith in our modern ethics.Mobyturns
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