Since Angelina sent all my Valentine's Day cards, roses and candy back with the cease and desist and stop stalking order I have renounced Valentine's day.
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Since Angelina sent all my Valentine's Day cards, roses and candy back with the cease and desist and stop stalking order I have renounced Valentine's day.
I don't think that it will interest anybody. But me. But.
A first french edition of FRANKENSTEIN has appeared for sale. On abebooks.
This first edition is so rare, that, to my knowledge copies are only available at the french national librairies. And one was for sale a few years back (at 20k)
It is very expensive (a small 55k dollars ahahah), but I think that it would be interesting to share, nonetheless
Oh, and, if anybody here is really considering it, please let me know so that I can share you an affiliate link to get a small commission :p
> https://www.abebooks.fr/servlet/Book...bi=30493665989
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Description from the seller :
Quote:
Paris: Corréard, 1821. 3 vols. in 1, 12mo (164 x 98 mm) in eights and fours. Contemporary pale tan sheep-backed marbled boards, red morocco label, backstrip with double gilt rules and decorative roll at foot. With the half-titles. Skillful restoration to rear joint and foot of backstrip, vol.I leaf 17/1 with paper flaw at inner margin costing a couple of letters either side, vol.II half-title with paper flaw just touching two letters, overall an excellent copy. § First French Edition (second overall), and the first public acknowledgment of Mary Shelley as the author - a feature commonly claimed for the 1823 second English edition. Though Mary's name is misspelled and she is misidentified as the "niece" of William Godwin, this unauthorized public acknowledgment was nonetheless unique for Mary during the lifetime of her husband. This translation by Jules Saladin of Mary Shelley's masterpiece "remains to this day the only French translation of the 1818 text" (Rouhette). It was the first translation in any language and sole translation produced in the 19th century. We have only been able to trace copies held at Paris, Lille, Yale, and Munich; and no copies at auction.
Update:
My thanks to those who have been rooting for me during my health issues over the last few months/years. Complications severely impacted my expected return to work but I am exceedingly happy to report that I've been back since 14 October. I've worked about 20 straight work days without any problems. I am feeling fine both physically and mentally. Actually, I feel the best I've felt in at least 7 years. I don't write here very often but reading the posts, in particular, and the site overall has been a significant part of my recovery and I wanted you all to know it. I ALWAYS feel a jolt of adrenaline when I come here. I have few vices since I've written off hookers and booze (jk...or not) but sports, Coca-Cola, this site and SK collecting are all at the top of the list. Still a bit before we usher out 2019, but I'm looking forward to a new start with a healthy, successful 2020. Thanks, again.
John
That's great, John! Continued best wishes moving into 2020.
Good to hear that things are improving, John!
John, I'm really glad you've overcome your troubles. Welcome back!!
John
John, I can’t imagine what you’ve gone through with this. I’m very happy to hear about your recovery!
John great to hear this my man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey John, what an ordeal! Glad you pulled through.
By the way, screw Coke, sports and booze, and especially that other hobby! Hang in there!
Glad you’re on the mend, John.
I went and saw Doctor Sleep movie on Sunday....Was pretty good...not outstanding but very watchable.
My random thought of the day is, pet a dog, you'll feel better:
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If pics of pets are not allowed, just let me know and I'll delete this message.
I completely agree. Pictures of pets are encouraged!
I know the one in the middle is a poodle, but what about the other two?
I think the one in the middle is a terrier and the other two are poodle mixes of some type. :orely:
The dog in the middle is a rescue dog. Some kind of a terrier mix breed.
The other two are Bedlington Terriers, or as we like to call them, lamb dogs.