Anyone got a really long, empty bookshelf?

[radegund]

No, didn't think so.

But I thought it worth asking here, before listing it on Freecycle, whether anyone would like (or knows anyone who would like) to own the ninth edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica:



It dates from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it has sentimental value for me as it was rescued by my grandparents in the 1960s when they left the house that came with my grandfather's job. It was in my bedroom at home, and my parents recently declared that they wanted it gone. I've searched my heart and concluded that I really can't justify making space for it in our house. *sniff* (NB: This represents Progress in the matter of combatting my hoarding problem. I'm trying to focus on that.)

Unfortunately, it's incomplete - of 35 volumes altogether, vols 10 and 34 are missing - so I doubt it has any commercial value. Most of the volumes are in good condition; a few have slight spine damage. It's beautifully printed and illustrated, and each volume is incredibly heavy. Total shelf length required to house it: a bit less than 2.3m, by my estimate.

If you live in Dublin (or region, within reason) and want it, we'll gladly drive it to you - though in my Delicate Condition, I won't be doing any of the actual lifting.

Comments

[sorenr.livejournal.com]

*makes puppy-eyes at teh beautiful books*

I reckon they'll be too heavy for hand luggage, though, so perhaps I shouldn't jump on the next plane.

[mollydot.livejournal.com]

A hearty congratulations on making that decision.

Would it be worth making a quick check if there could be commercial value, or have you already done so?

[sshi.livejournal.com]

We also have space issues, but that looks too gorgeous to turn down and I could probably justify it as Research...

[radegund.livejournal.com]

Hooray! Wonderful! Thank you! *happydance*

Surprised? Well, no, I guess not. I mean, obviously, I knew you[se]'d want them ... but I couldn't gauge how Sensible you'd be about such a thing :-) I'm glad they're going to friends - makes it easier.

[radegund.livejournal.com]

Hee! I think you'd have to make a few trips, all right...

[radegund.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I knew you'd understand :-)

No, I haven't checked - and actually, it turns out I actively don't want to. Something about how they came to me, I think.

[radegund.livejournal.com]

Looks as though gothwalk and inannajones beat you to it :-) If you're very nice to them, they might let you have a go...

[radegund.livejournal.com]

We're in basically all day/evening today; if tomorrow, then evening would be best.

[sshi.livejournal.com]

Yes, I only saw Nina's comment after I posted mine. They'd probably use them more than I would anyway, but yes, I shall have to see about visiting, particularly to look at the technology material (does it even *have* an entry for technology?)