I've found alibris.com to be great resource for both new and used books in
great condition. Sometimes time-intensive to find exactly what you want,
but I have gotten good results and filled many of our gaps this way.
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 2:23 PM, <acqnet-l_at_lists.ibiblio.org> wrote:
> Hello,****
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> Over the years, our library has lost many of the classic titles that often
> appear on English literature syllabuses. This leaves us in the awkward
> situation of having the criticism, but not the underlying texts. Replacing
> them has proven less then straightforward. Although you can find an
> inexpensive paperback of these novels in nearly every bookstore in the
> country, finding durable editions that will hold up in a library is not
> very easy.****
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> Please send me your ideas on how to identify hardcover versions of classic
> novels. My preference is for new books, but I am open to buying second
> hand.****
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> Thanks,****
>
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>
> --Ken Smith****
>
> Acquisitions Librarian****
>
> Valdosta State University****
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> 1500 North Patterson Street****
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> Valdosta, GA 31698****
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