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Almost had a heart attack

Posted: 04 Sep 2011, 13:40
by Jayburd
I was wondering around the markets at the Kingston Foreshore today, and saw a book stall....
I'd seen it many times before, and it contained as usual several books such as "pigeons and doves of australia" and "australian parrots in field and aviary".
I was turning to leave, out of the corner of my eye I saw a green book - one which said "Keeping and Breeding Finches & Seedeaters" or the spine :D :D :D
nearly had a heart attack. I've never seen this book outside of private collections and libraries, and it was stolen from both the libraries that held it. It is in perfect condition, no marks or coffee spills on the pages or cover, binding tight, no marks on slip cover and all in perfect order!
Anyway, $54 later it's mine :D : D :D :D
Have spent a happy morning browsing through it, definitely one of the best books I know of, and it will have pride of place on my shelf!
:D

Re: Almost had a heart attack

Posted: 04 Sep 2011, 14:05
by Weaver
A very good buy. Probably the best finch book ever written.
You will find endless imformation to help you along with the birds.

Re: Almost had a heart attack

Posted: 04 Sep 2011, 14:10
by Jayburd
I can't remember what the last one I saw for sale went for, b for memory something like $200. so I'm very excited and pleased :D already getting stuck into the breeding section ;)

Re: Almost had a heart attack

Posted: 13 Sep 2011, 17:31
by crazy cuban
:shock: :shock:
very good purchase
lucky you found it :D :D

Re: Almost had a heart attack

Posted: 13 Sep 2011, 17:41
by Jayburd
:D you can look at it when you come over :D I'm still excited about it :D see it on my bookshelf and still can't believe it...