Robot Man

SOLD!

Washington Confidential by Jack Last & Lee Mortimer 1951 Dell D-108

Sordid tales of Washington politicians. Some things just never change... Nice full illustration wrap around cover.

A clean, tight copy. Tiny lower right corner crease front and back. Full paper spine and bound well. Just very light wear.

Was $10.

Now $5.

The Sultan's Warrior by Bates Baldwin 1952 Pocket Book #884

Slight spine roll. Long spine reader's crease. Slight, average wear otherwise.

Was $8.

Now $4.

French Doctor by Louis Charles Royer 1951 Pyramid Books

Naked babe in bed...

Tight, clean copy. Has a light reading crease at spine. Very slight spine roll. A couple back cover stress marks. Full paper, square spine and well bound.

Note: Appears out of focus. It's not just bad photography... 

Was $15.

Now $10.

SOLD!

Murder Comes First by Frances & Richard Lockridge 1951 Avon #434

Sexy underwear cover!

Another very sharp Avon. Bright, glossy full lamination with no peeling.Tight, square full paper spine. Book very tightly bound. Just the most minuscule wear.

$28.

SOLD!

Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthus Conan Doyle 1949 Bantam Books #704

A very sharp copy. Tiny lower right corner crease. Long, light reading crease at pine. Bright, with full lamination. Spine is tight and square with full paper.Tightly bound. Just very minimal wear.

Was $8.

Now $4.

The Metal Monster by A Merritt 1951 Avon #315

Great nude woman cover. Sci-Fi classic.

Has tip off upper right corner. Some creasing and lower spine wear. Light water stain on back cover.Tight, well bound copy with full paper spine.Intense color.

Was $15.

Now $10.

Nana by Emile Zola 1947 Pocket Books #104

Nice, bright copy. Full lamination but starting to lift in a few spots. Square, full paper spine and well bound.

Was $10.

Now $5.

On 4/8/2024 at 11:51 AM, biglittlebookfan said:

Bummer! Any other Pan Am premiums or BLB related items you have or sell? I have almost a complete collection but always looking to swap or buy if I'm missing or upgrading. 

The Pan Ams came from a single source and all I have. Only time I’ve seen any. I have a fair amount of BLBs. Can’t say I seeked many out just grabbed them when they became available. If you have a small specific want list, PM me and I will see what I can do. 

On 4/8/2024 at 3:40 PM, Darwination said:

I still enjoy my records (and I've picked up the collections of my parents and many others as they got rid of their phonographs).  My favorite thing about them is the size of the art and the intentionality (spellcheck didn't like that but I feel like it's a word) of having to pick out a specific record and then play a side. I've gotten to the point where I just have no space in the large shelf I built for them all, so I'm picking some out to sell to make room for more.  Mostly letting go punk/indy stuff from the 80s and 90s, but I could very easily pick a little of the rock I've inherited from the folks to go, too. 

I guess one of my favorite things about records is actually the price.  Four bucks for a used album I've never heard is fantastic. 20 bucks for a used one not so much.  60 bucks for a new jazz pressing?   Hell no, I'm grabbin a pirate FLAC from a fellow audiophile   Flea market prices this weekend were totally reasonable, record store prices not so much.

It's cool the kids are digging the vinyl, but I guess I'm a greedy and want them all cheap and for myself

As for the quality of the sound.  I agree with the warmth, and even don't mind the skips and crackle (I wasn't always the best to my records, they are victims of beer spills and bongwater ).  Whether the sound is *actually* better is a debate I've had with friends who are audio engineers that cry myth.  Dunno.  Lots of cool things about digital files, especially the fact that all the music from that actual F8CKTON of records in my collection fits in a little chip on my phone.

Speaking of tube amps, my club rig was an old Sovtek.  I only remember it being LOUD not warm .  I've got a little Squier amp now and was pretty much weaned off of monster gear and much in the way of gadgetry when I moved into jazz since most of the players like a pretty simple acoustic profile.  I've been thinking of getting something a little fancier but need to invest a little more time in my chops before I invest in a new rig

Last weekends flea market grabs, since I'm gabbin'

Really dug the Manassas albums when I listened recently, each seemed to have a different sort of flavor or theme.  Sit with a bunch of older comic scanners (boomers) on a Discord, and they are stuck in this particular era, but I don't fault em.  I listen to music both newer and older than most of them do. They have little respect for muh new wave/punk roots but whatevs:

I got this one in part because it was so shiny.  I'm not much of a condition hound (with record sleeves especially just slightly moreso with the platter), but this grabbed me.  This is some cheese, so sue me:

These last two are probably in my main listening area:

I’ve only got 2 amps now. A black face pre CBS Fender Twin reverb I use for playing live. I also have a ‘54 Fender tweed Champ Amp for around the house. I have also miked it for live shows in small rooms. Got it out of the back of a truck at a flea market for $100.

That TJ Brass album reminds me of my mom. She loved them and played that all the time. Wasn’t cool when I was a kid…

I too, tend to play a lot of stuff like the last two. Sounds so good on vinyl with good speakers. 

On 4/8/2024 at 4:06 PM, jimjum12 said:

GOD BLESS ... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

Profiles in Courage goes to jimjum12. Thanks again mi amigo!

Heck, while I am back in here, how about another freebee?

The Saint Closes the Case by Leslie Charteris Fiction Publishing Co #103

Roger Moore photo cover

Lets say FREE to anyone who has bought a book in this thread. This applies to the two other unclaimed ones as well. One to a costumer.

On 4/8/2024 at 3:46 PM, OuterboroGuy said:

 

 

Take these.

Mean Streets, Jule Alabama Boy and Escape all go to OuterboroGuy. Many thanks sir!

On 4/8/2024 at 3:21 PM, Comical Situations said:

 

 

When the Golds are Silent, Leave Canceled and The Dogs do Bark go to Comical Situations. Many thanks,I will add to your stack!

Looks like that will do it for today. Got one more similar size pile for tomorrow then I will wrap it up. Thanks for looking.

The Neon Wilderness by Nelson Algren 1949 Avon #222

An Avon classic streetwalker cover. Used later as the cover for Intimate Confessions #1 comic book. One of the best Avons.

This copy is missing one interior page. (yep, I count them). First page neatly detached but clean with no tears or creases. A little wear at top and spine rubbing.Right side looks trimmed but I suspect it isn’t because the book has a slight spine roll. A very decent filler copy with no damage to the classic cover! Happy to keep it if it doesn't sell.

Was $50.

Now $45.

SOLD!

Jayne Mansfield's Wild Wild World self biography 1963 Holoway House HH-110

Has a long photo section with many nude photos!

Sadly, this book has seen some water damage. Not real bad but very evident. No musty smell. A nice copy otherwise. Too bad, because this book goes for pretty good money if not.

Was $25.

Now $15.

SOLD!

Leave Canceled by Nicholas Monsarrat 1945 Dell Mapback #327.  

@jimjum12

Naked girl under a sheet cover!

Has some spine/reading creasing. A couple other very minor creases. Back cover has a long, thin crease. Full paper spine and well bound with no tears or splits.

$18.

SOLD!

The Dogs Do Bark by Jonathan Stage 1951 Popular Library #350

 Solid copy. Spine is very slight rolled. Minor wear at top of spine.No creases or tears. Full paper spine.

$15.

SOLD!

The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1950 Pocket Books #670

A very sharp copy. Looks like it was read maybe once. Very glossy full lamination. Tight, square full paper spine. Tightly bound, Just the most minute wear at tips of corners. Hardly worth mentioning.

Note: The cover is much darker. This was shot outside to magnify any defects.

Was $15.

Now $5.

On 4/8/2024 at 2:09 PM, goldust40 said:

Take

The Saint Theives Picnic goes to goldust40. Many thanks again!

SOLD!

When the Gods are Silent by Mikhail Soloviev 1954 Popular Giant

Love and sex in the Cold War. Used and illustrated in the censorship book "Parade of Pleasure"

A very nice, tight, clean copy. Has a couple tiny corner edge creases. Fat spine is square with full paper and no stress lines. Tightly bound copy with nice pages.

$20.

SOLD!

The Saint at the Thieves Picnic by Leslie Charteris 1952 Avon #347

Hot GGA hot poker cover.

Small bend/crease in lower right corner and glue has dried up along interior spine causing cover to pull away from book otherwise a pretty beautiful copy. Very glossy and bright with full lamination. Spine is tight and square with full paper. 

$20.

On 4/8/2024 at 1:54 PM, goldust40 said:

Take

And then there were None goes to golddust40.  Many thanks again!

The Way Some People Die by John Ross Macdonald 1952 Pocket Book #907

Toppless girl violent beating cover. "Dope, Delinquents and Murder"

Front cover is nice with just minor wear. Back cover has a couple small creases. Nice lamination with full paper spine. Well bound.

Was $25.

Now $20.

SOLD!

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 1945 Pocket Book #261

Awsome cover and a classic mystery book!

Has some upper cover creasing and a little spine edge wear. Square, tight spine with full paper. Bell bound copy

$12.