Barrows' 1912

[Will and Joan Wolfe]

Thank you,Bruce--You are right, and  I goofed.  The date of the book is 
1912.  So far I have a (restated) high bid  of $50.00.  The offer came with 
a kind suggestion  that it is OK if I change my mind and keep the book, now 
that I know what a precious resource it is.  Alas, it is tempting, but we're 
seriously downsizing  to move into an apartment, and we're being ruthless 
with ourselves.  Also, as my eyesight is getting poor, I'd like to put it in 
the hands of someone who will use it more than I will.
  Best,  Joan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 at comcast.net>
To: <birders at umich.edu>
Cc: "Will and Joan Wolfe" <willjoanwolfe at betsievalley.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 5:16 PM
Subject: Barrow's 1921 book


>a followup...
>
> I think Joan has a typo here.  I believe the book was identified
> correctly in the original posting as being from 1912, not 1921.
>
>
> ------- Forwarded message follows -------
> From:           "Will and Joan Wolfe" <willjoanwolfe at betsievalley.net>
> To:             "Mich-chat" <mich-chat at envirolink.org>
> Subject:        Barrow's 1921 book
> Date sent:      Sun, 4 Feb 2007 16:40:25 -0500
>
> First, many thanks to Russ Emmons, who wrote about what a wonderful book
> this is.  It made me sad, though--I hardly cracked the cover, as I always
> relied on our 19-volumes of Bent.  Also,  because it seemed fragile,
> forgot about it.  Now as an Older Person I don't like reading small
> print,
> and am missing the opportunity to enjoy it.  Reading a couple sections
> and
> also going through the illustrations make me realize how much I  missed.
>
> NOW:  I have to correct myself on its condition.  In reading it now, I
> cracked the back  cover and it  tore  about 3/4 down the spine.   As an
> "antique" whose value depends on perfect condition, I presume its value
> has decreased.  As a wonderful book to read, however, there is nothing
> wrong with it. Frankly, you might want to preserve it by getting a new
> cover or have it repaired in order to save it. Also, I said it was a
> first
> edition.  I assumed that; like many  or most first editions, it doesn't
> say that.
>
> I've received a couple of offers.  Based on the above information, I'll
> withdraw them and let you start over.  I really hope someone is eager to
> get it , both for its historical value (that is, information about birds
> as of the early 1900's) and information about our birds mostly now and
> forever.    As I never realized, in Russ' words, it is an outstanding,
> comprehensive publication, and I would be tempted to keep it if I hadn't
> already said I'd give the proceeds to Michigan Audubon.  Best of birding!
> Joan
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