Originally Posted by Br!an
A lot of booksellers would take offense. They'd list their bona fides as booksellers to "prove" they knew what they were talking about. Occasionally one would thank me.Oh right! I bet you ran into that a LOT during that search. It’s crazy how many collectors don’t know.I wouldn't be surprised. I bought ~sixty of these for DR. I'd ask about the address and a lot of sellers would respond that "First published in 1981 by The Viking Press" is on the copyright page. I'd say, "That's nice, but is the address 625 Madison Avenue?" They'd tell me that the first published statement is a first edition point. I'd agree and tell them I'm not only looking for first editions but first printings which must have the Madison address.I agree. However you would be surprised how many people don’t know this Brian. Like shocked lolA first would have the Madison address.
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Yes, many do take offense even though you're just asking a question, trying to help, or just verifying before you purchase. Hey Brian, Sound like someone recently on eBay?
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