The Singing Garden.... by C. J. Dennis
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:52 pm
It is interesting to see a (signed) copy of The Singing Garden (C.J. Dennis) on eBay.
For the price of a mere $1,500 (Buy It Now) it could be yours.!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302181129456 ... fresh=true
It has no dust jacket(!) and its condition is (I would say) .. "Very Good".. as described.
Dennis devotees might take an interest in this item?
I note that it is open to a Make an Offer.
My own copy (unsigned, no just jacket, excellent condition) has a bookseller's mark of $12.50. The last copy that I am aware of to change hands publicly was about $140 as I recall. Yes a copy was also for sale for ages from somewhere in the Dandenong Ranges with a worn jacket for something like $500-$600 but I gather there were no takers. That price which was always very optimistic in my view, was never an indication of the valuation of the book! Past sales are an "indication" and not some high asking price.
The Singing Garden is a scarce book, bordering on rare... for sure.
The front dedication is to Hugh (Adam) and his wife Lysbeth, "friends of Mr. and Mrs Dennis" refer.. page 39, item 85 (c)
https://researchdataonline.research.uwa ... %20Gye.pdf
Underneath are inscribed names Hugh and Lysbeth, which may or may not be signatures of Mr. and Mrs. Adam. I would naturally like to think that they are.
No particular provenance is supplied with the book I gather. The original sale document from the bookseller who sold it to the current seller would be nice to see.. however...
So what is a fair price for this book? Good Question. Obviously what a buyer and seller happily agree upon.
By itself the book might fetch $130 to $180.. and if someone has paid far in excess of that for one well it means there is a keen Dennis fan with a love of Den matched by deep enough pockets to back it up! Great! If I saw an unsigned copy I would grab it for $70 and not much more, as I am a collector but also I have a copy.
So now you add a signature.
I believe that a genuine Lawson signature is worth about $500 and a Paterson inscription about twice that.
What is a Dennis signature worth? Of course I could reasonably estimate!! but not in writing on here. Hey I could be miles out! My valuation would definitely disappoint the Seller.
The book is scarce, but a signed scarce book certainly makes it rare and not something bought at Target.
What a great book for any C J Dennis enthusiast to own. Be proud of. And protect too for posterity.. a particular thing of mine. However unless one has a bank balance that treats prices like $1500 with contempt, well.... a price point is needed where one loses no sleep at night from paying it. At $1500.. I would never sleep again!... but..
Anyway, as I have no intention of bidding I am happy to mention it on here.... and will download the pics kindly provided by the Seller for my document archive.
For the price of a mere $1,500 (Buy It Now) it could be yours.!!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302181129456 ... fresh=true
It has no dust jacket(!) and its condition is (I would say) .. "Very Good".. as described.
Dennis devotees might take an interest in this item?
I note that it is open to a Make an Offer.
My own copy (unsigned, no just jacket, excellent condition) has a bookseller's mark of $12.50. The last copy that I am aware of to change hands publicly was about $140 as I recall. Yes a copy was also for sale for ages from somewhere in the Dandenong Ranges with a worn jacket for something like $500-$600 but I gather there were no takers. That price which was always very optimistic in my view, was never an indication of the valuation of the book! Past sales are an "indication" and not some high asking price.
The Singing Garden is a scarce book, bordering on rare... for sure.
The front dedication is to Hugh (Adam) and his wife Lysbeth, "friends of Mr. and Mrs Dennis" refer.. page 39, item 85 (c)
https://researchdataonline.research.uwa ... %20Gye.pdf
Underneath are inscribed names Hugh and Lysbeth, which may or may not be signatures of Mr. and Mrs. Adam. I would naturally like to think that they are.
No particular provenance is supplied with the book I gather. The original sale document from the bookseller who sold it to the current seller would be nice to see.. however...
So what is a fair price for this book? Good Question. Obviously what a buyer and seller happily agree upon.
By itself the book might fetch $130 to $180.. and if someone has paid far in excess of that for one well it means there is a keen Dennis fan with a love of Den matched by deep enough pockets to back it up! Great! If I saw an unsigned copy I would grab it for $70 and not much more, as I am a collector but also I have a copy.
So now you add a signature.
I believe that a genuine Lawson signature is worth about $500 and a Paterson inscription about twice that.
What is a Dennis signature worth? Of course I could reasonably estimate!! but not in writing on here. Hey I could be miles out! My valuation would definitely disappoint the Seller.
The book is scarce, but a signed scarce book certainly makes it rare and not something bought at Target.
What a great book for any C J Dennis enthusiast to own. Be proud of. And protect too for posterity.. a particular thing of mine. However unless one has a bank balance that treats prices like $1500 with contempt, well.... a price point is needed where one loses no sleep at night from paying it. At $1500.. I would never sleep again!... but..
Anyway, as I have no intention of bidding I am happy to mention it on here.... and will download the pics kindly provided by the Seller for my document archive.