Friday, August 19, 2005, 5:33:29 PM, you wrote:
> Hi CR friends,
> Perhaps off topic - but I'm wondering. I have an original Major
> Taylor 1923 hardbound autobigraphy book on the shelf here. It is
> not for sale. But I'm wondering if anyone knows how valuable this thing is?
> Is it a $50-$75 item or is it much more valuable. A friend wanted
> to borrow it, and I may thumb through it. But if it is really
> valuable I may want to avoid lending it out and I'll be a bit more
> cautious. Of course, I'll be careful with it anyway. But I have no idea what I have here.
> Does anyone have an idea? And please, no offers to buy it - I
> really would love someone to cite a previous sale or two.
> Thanks,
> Mike Kone Boulder CO
I'd expect its pretty valuable Mike. A quick search on Bookfinder didn't find any originals like yours but they do list a few of the 1972 reprints. Prices range from $130 to $160. I'd expect an original would be considerably more valuable. The following should take you to the Major Taylor search results.
http://www.bookfinder.com/
Ed Lutz
Loveland, CO.