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Value of 100 Alphabets by Alf R. Becker 1941

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jeff_lewis
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Value of 100 Alphabets by Alf R. Becker 1941

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Hey forum,

Was trying to get some help figuring out how much this book might be worth. Seems like a very cool book and is in very good condition. Thanks!Image
Andrew Lawrence
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Re: Value of 100 Alphabets by Alf R. Becker 1941

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I'll give ya $50 for it which seems like a pretty fair price. Been looking for a copy for a really long time now.
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Re: Value of 100 Alphabets by Alf R. Becker 1941

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There would probably be a lot of people willing to pay $50 for the book!

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Re: Value of 100 Alphabets by Alf R. Becker 1941

Post by Robare M. Novou »

It's a Buck an Alphabet...which would make it $100.

I've seen em go higher, I've seen em go lower.

$50 and lower is a great price for the buyer.

$100 and higher is a great price for the seller.

In 2016 the book will be in the public domain...so plenty of low cost copies will be available then.

The Original is always a nice acquisition, if you can find it.

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