Thrift Store Near the Post Office
About once a week, I check my PO box and sometimes I take the opportunity to visit the local thrift store nearby. I'll sometimes buy candles, or such things. This time I picked up a thermos (for 1.50) and a toy tractor for my son (2.50) and a KJV audio book of the NT on cassette. (2.50)
I got a few other items, all in all, my thrift store purchases were about $11
Also Found an Old Book
While I was going through the book section, I saw an old book in fairly good shape. It was Shakespere's Julius Caesar, copyright 1929.
A little of the book's history is recorded on the front pages. It was a school textbook, used in the 30's and 40's
It sold as a used book on February 2nd, 1943 for $0.30 (about $5.00 in today's money). I bought it at the thrift store for $0.25 (about $0.02 in 1943 money). Goes to show the difference 80 years can make!!!
You can see all the scribbles on the front page, along with notes in the margins. Clearly this was a school book.
The note reads "Caesar was killed on 15th of March". That's TODAY!
Found It's Mate on EBay
Just out of curiosity, I looked this book up on ebay to see what it might be worth. I figure it cost me a quarter, surely it's worth more than that.
Someone is selling this exact book for over $20!
The one on ebay also had doodles and writing on it, so it was also a school book. Then I noticed something intersting:
It's from the same school! Sold just a few months after the book I had! And this one is only $0.15 when it sold. Probably because of all the artwork.
Selling My Copy
I listed my book on ebay, but at a better starting bid ($15.00) you can purchase it for 29.99, free shipping!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134055101810?hash=item1f364e8572
By the way, $29.99 is only $1.83 in 1943 money!
. Father of SIX (!!!) wonderful children. The guy behind the camera. Blockchain enthusiast.
Bless the Most High!