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Permalink Reply by Addison Casey on February 7, 2024 at 7:23pm

A great find if authentic but Mr Bidwell died 10 years ago back in 2014. I would email or call the store first to make sure these are legit. Would be great if they are real.

Permalink Reply by Quadropheniac on February 7, 2024 at 8:37pm

They are absolutely legit.  This is a bookstore that's been open since 1980 and deals exclusively in children's and YA  books. They have an outstanding selection of older books, first editions, and illustrator artwork. They also host tons of author events and have very good relationships with publishers. They had a stash of bookplates on hand from scholastic for the author. 

And bonus-they actually know how to pack books so that they arrive undamaged. 

 

Most indie bookstore don't end up with a 5.0 on TripAdvisor (where they are ranked #88 of 1694 for shipping in NYC) and a 4.6 on Yelp and Facebook reviews They are legit. 

Permalink Reply by jayceman on February 7, 2024 at 9:32pm

Flipper needed to know...

Permalink Reply by Quadropheniac on February 7, 2024 at 9:51pm

Honesty, bookplated it's probably not much of a flip.  You'd make a little. But I just remember when I was really little that there were certain picture book authors I loved like Maurice Sendak, Norman Bridwell, Richard Scarry, Dr. Seuss, and Margret & H.A. Rey.

I bought one out of sheer nostalgia for the memories of a simpler time.  And it's certainly cheaper than buying a signed edition from some of the others I listed. 

Permalink Reply by W.S. on February 9, 2024 at 8:40am

Thank you sharing! Never heard of this bookstore but have already spent 10 minutes browsing! Lots of treasures.

Permalink Reply by Dav12 on February 17, 2024 at 3:27am

Claudia Schiffer signed book

https://coles-books.co.uk/blue-chip-signed-by-claudia-schiffer-sign...

Permalink Reply by REM on February 17, 2024 at 5:22am

Would love a non bookplated edition based on the photo on Instagram!

Permalink Reply by Dav12 on February 17, 2024 at 6:45am

Wow very nice! I’ll have to purchase a second if any of these come up 

Permalink Reply by Drogenbaron on February 18, 2024 at 10:10am

Jimmy Carter (former US president), very pricey.

https://premierecollectibles.com/turning-point/

Didn't find this posted here yet.

Permalink Reply by Rich on February 18, 2024 at 11:07am

That's just stupid. He's signed tons of books. You can get one for a fraction of that price.

Permalink Reply by Kenny on February 20, 2024 at 8:55am

Premiere Collectibles buy from Ebay and then flips them for higher prices. What a racket.

Permalink Reply by CollectorOfThings on February 22, 2024 at 2:38am

Got any evidence to go with that bold statement.

It isn't fact because that isn't the case with any book plated books and not the case with those signed on all the streams and not the case for those with a large volume of stock.

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