I love the way they write 'I will be as thorough and brief with my description as I can...' - hmmm! Thorough AND brief?!?!Courtenay wrote:There is too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enid-Blyton-C ... SwZQxW3E4f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And it's not even Stella & Rose. But they do very generously offer free P&P...
The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
I did notice that they mention it being a reprint of the 1939 book - obviously they are more in the know than some!Tony Summerfield wrote:And that one is from Martyn Fenner who is currently a Society Member and a Journal subscriber!Robert Houghton wrote:As its now gone past £10 - this one is better value!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENID-BLYTONS- ... SwdsFUN0Nz
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
I've bought from Glyn Noddfa books before (mostly back before it was a shop, they had the name NJFenner then). I've always found their listings to be very knowledgeable and their prices are generally quite reasonable. They certainly know the worth of the books and don't list them at silly prices, but they don't undersell either.
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"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
Oh, they've ended the listing. I was still thinking about it, especially after Tony said it was a fellow Society member... But I don't really need it right now.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
I noticed it had ended. I wonder if it just 'ran out' or did someone buy it?
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
Don't they usually say "sold" rather than "ended" if someone bought it? I'm not sure. Anyway, I do have more than enough books to go on with at present, but I'm sure I'll get hold of that one some time!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
It sold, it is easy to see if books sold as you just have to click on the 'sold items' button!Courtenay wrote:Don't they usually say "sold" rather than "ended" if someone bought it? I'm not sure. Anyway, I do have more than enough books to go on with at present, but I'm sure I'll get hold of that one some time!
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
I know youve mentioned this mysterious 'sold items' button bedore...but I cant locate it! Where is it situated??
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member
Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
And I am sure that Chief Inspector Summerfield will know the name of the buyer.
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
I have no idea who bought it and nor am I interested.
As regards 'sold items', just look at the menu down the side of this link and you will see 'Show Only' and you can choose either the completed listings or just the ones that actually sold.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=E ... =1&_ipg=50" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As regards 'sold items', just look at the menu down the side of this link and you will see 'Show Only' and you can choose either the completed listings or just the ones that actually sold.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=E ... =1&_ipg=50" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
Thanks Tony - I'd never used that button before.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
No, neither had I. Anyway, I hope it went to a good home!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
Re: The Circus Book - a book that's well worth having!
Although Tony isn't interested and doesn't know who bought this book, some of you might be.
I bought it. However, I was bidding on another copy and thought I had been outbid. I therefore bought this copy. Now I have had an email saying I had won the original book that I was bidding for! I now have two copies winging their way to south Wiltshire.
I suppose if I re-list one I can sell it on. If I don't open the packet I won't even have to spend on packing!
I bought it. However, I was bidding on another copy and thought I had been outbid. I therefore bought this copy. Now I have had an email saying I had won the original book that I was bidding for! I now have two copies winging their way to south Wiltshire.
I suppose if I re-list one I can sell it on. If I don't open the packet I won't even have to spend on packing!
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How much are you thinking of asking for it, Nigel?
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Moonraker wrote:Although Tony isn't interested and doesn't know who bought this book, some of you might be.
I bought it. However, I was bidding on another copy and thought I had been outbid. I therefore bought this copy. Now I have had an email saying I had won the original book that I was bidding for! I now have two copies winging their way to south Wiltshire.
Great story! That hasn't happened to me...yet.
I'm glad one or two of them went to a good home! I presume the one thats on offer for over £100 is still on offer...or did you buy that one too? .
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member