My most often used cleaning tool is an old toothbrush Terry.
I haven't tried fig. I've decided to sell it as is - unusual for me. But it's up in the front of the store so I don't have to look at it all day. :D
Thank fid! ;)
Welcome Dave.
"I'm probably thinking too European." Perhaps. :)
Thanks aaroncab. I have to admit I've been using a soft toothbrush for several hours now. I also tried the qtip and saliva method. I've come to...
You mean a reference in the listing to Teschen? Yes, no doubt it would broaden the appeal. But I still say a book collector may want this edition...
@toomanybooks - I tried the rubber soot sponge. It just crumbled into little pieces. It only touched the surface anyway - the cuts are pretty deep...
Wonderful.
Fid - the book you linked to is a reissue. The one I have is an original first edition. It depends on the reasons you're buying it which edition...
What????? Idiots!
Having lurked on the ebay doll boards for years, I know that doll collectors are very very discerning when it comes to buying dolls. You have to...
Wow. Very neat. So do you seek out books that have manuscript fragments now, or do you view them as a bonus when you discover one in a book you've...
That is so cool Spring!!!!
I wish the hair on the one in the link wasn't carved like that. It's making me laugh, which isn't very nice but I cant help it. [ATTACH]
I found this one on ebay today. It is carved similarly as far as the frame goes, and it has an eyebolt holder also:...
Aqui - I use Addall - I believe it searches all of the old and rare book sellers. Kronos - I saw that - I was wondering if I was looking at it...
I found this book written by Ilse Herlinger in 1929 today - Mendel Rosenbusch: Tales for Jewish Children. She and her son were eventually killed...
Julie - have you listed on ebay before?
If that is a 171 on her neck, then I think she is a Kestner 171. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-germany-kestner-171-16-2-1917975154
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