Do you ever find interesting things in used books?

[nygene40]

Every once in awhile I find some interesting odds and ends in used books that I buy. The best so far has been this black and white photo that was in a paperback copy of The Talisman. I have been using it as a bookmark as I read (almost finished) and after I read a spell, I often sit and study the people in the picture. The little blond boy could be Jack Sawyer, the rest of the people are just a mystery. Maybe some of them have gone to the clearing at the end of the path, others could be out there just living their lives with no idea that a complete stranger is studying them while he reads a great book.

I scanned the photo at a pretty high dpi, but it shows up as a small photo in the preview. If anyone has any tips on how to do this better, for instance to have a photo that can be clicked on to show more detail, please feel free to enlighten me.



I would be interesting to hear anyone else's stories about interesting things you might have found in used books, SK books or otherwise.

Good Health to you all!
Gene

[Jenn*]

I often find bookmarks, but one time I found five bucks.

[GNTLGNT]

Just an old cocktail napkin once...I keep hopin' for a folded portrait of Ben Franklin though

[Billiards Girl]

Tons and tons of business cards. A grocery list, a picture of someone's cat, and a one dollar bill. How 'bout those cheeto smudges? I get those all the time. Anybody else as grossed out?

[the_last_gunslinger]

A couple years ago, I bought a hardcover collection of Mark Twain stories off Ebay. From the look of it, it seemed real old, with this sort of cream-colored cover that was etched with various scenes from his work. It was only three dollars, though, so I bought it.

When it came in, I found on the inside cover, written in blue pen:

To Louise, from your mother and father,

Christmas, 1945

I thought that was pretty interesting.

[GNTLGNT]

It's better than a brown thumbprint, coz I just keep praying they were eatin' a Hershey bar...

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Yes.

Words.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Watahoot]

Most interesting thing I've found is a receipt.

[nygene40]

Yeah, I had one with a bloodstain once, plus many with boarding passes (which is kind of interesting in it's own way).

[Spideyman]

Happened years ago- an airline ticket. Still valid. I turned it back to store shop keeper. Guess he contacted the owner.