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Topic: Thrift Shop Find
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casdon
Member Posts: 31
From: Woodbridge,Va, USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted October 16, 2003 08:41 AM
   
I had a appt at Ft Belivor,VA yesterday so I stopped in the Thrift Shop and I found a copy of Scott Carpenter Book and for giggles I looked at the Title page and YES it was sign by Mr. Carpenter only ,as I have one signed by him and his daughter at the Air and Space , so I bought it for $3.50 and I checked it with my other copy and it looks authentic.It pays to check out thrift stores.Casdon |
Scott
Member Posts: 3272
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted October 16, 2003 11:07 AM
Congratulations Casdon! |
EagleKeeper
Member Posts: 36
From: Elmendorf AFB Alaska U.S.A.
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted October 16, 2003 01:44 PM
Congrats on the find! I have had similar instances when I hit the Thrift Shops. It gives you one of those feelings that you stumbled accross the Holy Grail ( o.k. not that bad.), and of course you never put that book down, or let it out of your sight till it's paid for.From The USAF, Brian. |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2229
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted October 16, 2003 04:52 PM
I've had that happen four times now at Half Price Books. Ed Mitchell, Brian Shul (SR-71 Book), Jerry Linenger, and just last week I found Gene Kranz's signed book. I'll probably put Kranz's up on Ebay since I already have one that was signed in person. I ALWAYS flip the books open now and check for signatures.  Tom
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nojnj
Member Posts: 463
From: Highland Heights, KY
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted October 16, 2003 05:11 PM
I found Gene Cernan's signed book at the Wright Pat AFB Museum a couple of years ago. Never know where treasures will appear! |
Wehaveliftoff
Member Posts: 695
From:
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted October 16, 2003 07:09 PM
I've found over the years, Gene Kranz, Sally Ride, & Jim Lovell Astronaut-wise.
I actually nearly asked Gene to sign it only to open it up & see a signed bookplate. He eagerly wanted to see the pressing and said it was probably sold at a Sam's Club or alike!:} |
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