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    • New Old Finds
    • Cookbook & Recipes 
      • Vintage Recipe Boxes
    • Classic Fiction  
      • Mystery
      • Western
    • The Easton Press Leather Bound Collection
    • Oxford University "World's Great Books" Series
    • Estate Sale Finds 
      • Vintage Bookends
    • Children's Classics
    • History Books 
      • Vintage Military History & Fiction
      • Tales of the Sea
    • Nature Books 
      • Birding Books & Field Guides
      • Fishing & Hunting
    • Art Books for all Ages
    • How-To Books  
      • Photography
      • Vintage Dance Books
    • Sports  
      • Golf
    • Ephemera  
      • Yearbook's
      • Paperback
      • Postcards
    • Medical
    • Railroad
  • Resources 
    • My Story
    • Return Policy
    • Privacy Policies
    • Vintage Book Addicts Blog
    • Vintage Terms Used in Old Cookbooks Recipes
    • Glossary of Terms to Grade Vintage Books
  • Vintage Sustainability

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How to Tell if My Vintage Book Is a First Edition?

April 03, 2022

It's vital to realize that "rare" does not always imply "ancient." Books are different from antiques because scarcity and worth are not usually determined by age.
Hopefully, this guide will act as a springboard to seek out first edition books.

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Vintage Online Book Shopping Guide

March 27, 2022

Buying vintage antique books online is a terrific method to find some scarce and intriguing publications. However, knowing if you're getting your money's worth isn't always easy.

-Inspect the book's condition: The condition of a book can affect the price you pay for it. If there are any water stains, tears, or missing pages, for example, you should be aware that the value of your purchase will be reduced

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Beginners Guide to Identifying Birds in Your Backyard Feeder

March 20, 2022

Living our busy lives, we forget to allow ourselves time to unwind. Yet, studies have repeatedly shown that interacting with nature boosts mental health and encourages an optimistic outlook on our daily lives and a feeling of well-being.

"A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children."-John James Audubon 

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How To Determine The Value Of Your Vintage Book

March 20, 2022

Carefully open the book and turn to the title page; you will find information dating your book on the title and following pages. Use the oldest date you see on either page to establish the year published.

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Who is Betty Crocker, Besides America's Favorite Cook

March 12, 2022

Betty Crocker turned 100 years old on October 21, 2021 and her legacy still lives on.  Betty Crocker's cookbooks are still relevant to home cooks today. Learn more about her cookbooks and were to find them

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What You Should Know About the Wonderful World of Books

March 05, 2022

It can be hard to find the time to read as we grow older. Yet, books are a great way to expand your knowledge and experience new worlds without leaving home. 

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Can You Live Sustainably as An Avid Reader?

October 03, 2021 1 Comment

Collecting vintage items is important since recycling and reusing items means fewer polluting resources are required to create new books, kitchen items, bookends, and other objects.

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3 Authors who made the world a better place for children

May 27, 2021 1 Comment

Reading these books you loved as a child to your children, you could travel the world, meet interesting people and solve a mystery or just giggle at the antics the characters got into. Reading is fun!

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5 Interesting Facts Featuring: Julia Child

November 24, 2020

Julia Child, not just a bestselling author and chef. Julia Child was much more than a bestselling cookbook writer and chef. She was also a breast cancer survivor, a TV trailblazer, and a government spy throughout her life.

1- Spy During World War II

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5 Ways to Improve Your Brainpower & Crush Your Goals With Books

September 24, 2020 1 Comment

We live in a world of distraction.

Do your everyday reading habits consist of Facebook updates, texts from friends, or the recipe in your favorite cookbook for your next meal?  Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, particularly when life gets busy. If you've become one of the many people who doesn't make a habit of reading daily, you might be missing out on vital exercise for your brain.

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The Essential Guide to Antique, Vintage, and Retro!

August 20, 2020 1 Comment

The words antique, vintage, and retro are often used when shopping at antique festivals, second-hand stores, and flea markets. Dealers selling old pieces have been known to use "antique' to add more value to the item they are selling.

Learning what these terms mean can only help you in the bargaining process. This article can help you add an elusive piece you have been looking for to your shelves at a fair price.

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Canning or Freezing? The Best Way to Preserve Fruits and Vegetables.

August 05, 2020

Its August, your garden, the farmer's markets, and roadside stands are bursting with yummy fresh fruits and vegetables. 

If you're like our household, you are eating BLT with fresh tomatoes lettuce and corn on the cob once a day.

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