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Category: Antiques
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Experience:  40 yrs. experience in antiques, jewelry, coins and paintings - ASA 1985
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I have a book called, two years before the mast by. It’s is

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hi I have a book called, two years before the mast by Richard Henry Dana. It’s is very old I was wondering if it was worth anything?
JA: Hi there. Are the pages, cover, and spine in good condition?
Customer: there is one page at the front that has come out but still there otherwise I would say it is in good condition for age.
JA: Do you know if your copy is a first edition?
Customer: I am unsure that is why I am asking.
JA: Is there anything else important you think the Antiques Appraiser should know?
Customer: no
Submitted: 9 days ago.
Category: Antiques
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Expert:  Wayne replied 9 days ago.
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Customer: replied 9 days ago.
Did you get the picture?
Customer: replied 9 days ago.
Do you need anymore?
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Expert:  Wayne replied 9 days ago.
Hi

This is circa 1890s. This was first published in 1840. This has a Resale Value of $80-100. Biblio.com and eBay are good sales venues for this book.

Thanks again, Wayne

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Customer: replied 9 days ago.
Thank you, ***** ***** in its current state?
Expert:  Wayne replied 9 days ago.

Yes.

Wayne

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Customer: replied 9 days ago.
Brilliant thank you
Expert:  Wayne replied 9 days ago.
My pleasure
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