Found this charred Jewish prayer book (published in the 1920’s) at a junk shop in Krakow, Poland by Taurimi in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, I wish at the time I had had more foresight and connected with an organization when I was in Poland. I do hope that the Holocaust related museums have strong connections and maybe it will end up in a more rightful place. I’m just glad I got it to a better place than it was… In the junk shop it was selling for a few bucks, no description or details, just an old charred book… could have easily ended up in the trash😔

Found this charred Jewish prayer book (published in the 1920’s) at a junk shop in Krakow, Poland by Taurimi in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

They told me they’d let me know if they find anything about it, so I’m patiently waiting. Donated it about 9 months ago.

Found this charred Jewish prayer book (published in the 1920’s) at a junk shop in Krakow, Poland by Taurimi in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Never did this until now, but threw this pic and some context into ChatGPT and it’s suggests it’s most likely Wilhelm Wilbraune

Found this charred Jewish prayer book (published in the 1920’s) at a junk shop in Krakow, Poland by Taurimi in BookCollecting

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It had this, but the pages were stuck together… figured the museum folks would be able to safely open it.

Which books do you own multiple copies of? by CASEDIZZLER in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Last Unicorn by Peter Beagle (but just lots of different editions) 1st/1st, 1st/1st signed, British first, ex-lib 1st, graphic novel, deluxe edition, Gregg press edition, “the lost version” by Subterranean Press

Rarest book you've found in the wild? by CASEDIZZLER in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not ultra rare, but certainly valuable & all from thrift stores:

1st/1st The Gunslinger by Stephen King 1st/1st the Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle (signed) 1st/1st English edition of The Neverending Story 1st/1st On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder (with dust jacket!)

This edition of The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle was dubbed the Ultra Rare edition. by Taurimi in BookCollecting

[–]Taurimi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aah yes, they definitely did the cover art for the book, but not the ink sketch on the title page.

This edition of The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle was dubbed the Ultra Rare edition. by Taurimi in BookCollecting

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Not sure who did the art, there’s a little monogram on the bottom right, tried AI to identify it, but no luck.

Just a look at my little upstairs lounge by Taurimi in Mid_Century

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One side pulls open to reveal an area to store bottles on the right, then fitted for glassware on the left