View Full Version : First Edition Reading the Water - Hardcover


Jersey_Jim
02-01-2012, 01:31 PM
I have one, bought it on MV in 1989. What is it worth?

Thanks

PaulS
02-01-2012, 02:32 PM
it depends on the condition. Could be $100 - $150.

Check Abebooks or bookfinder. I got a 1st. edition autographed by Post there a few years ago for like $125.

The Dad Fisherman
02-01-2012, 02:36 PM
What is it worth?

Thanks

Whatever someone is willing to pay for it......

vineyardblues
02-01-2012, 02:43 PM
one on e-pay last week , do a search , I don't think it sold and it was listed for 49.99 , no dust cover

stripermaineiac
02-01-2012, 06:49 PM
I've seen signed ones go for $250.Bob was a friend so I got 2. Wouldn't part with either.Great read.

ProfessorM
02-01-2012, 07:47 PM
I got a signed one too. Good to see it's worth so much.

stripermaineiac
02-01-2012, 08:05 PM
Shame he never saw it's popularity grow.

rickhern
02-01-2012, 09:27 PM
My favorite book ever. We make it mandatory winter reading for Vineyard rookies.

I bet I have read it cover to cover 20 times and I still love reading and learning from it.

mrstriper
02-01-2012, 09:32 PM
Had a copy but one of my great danes ate it...always wanted to replace though...

Tagger
02-01-2012, 09:33 PM
have never read it ,,, I'm missing out ..

numbskull
02-02-2012, 07:12 AM
Sauerkraut is mentioned in that book several times, and the father who was too excited during a blitz at Gay Head to notice his son being washed away is this guy :rotf2:.

Tagger
02-02-2012, 07:23 AM
Oh ... I think I did pick that book up at Cutty .. was just thumbing through it and read a story about Allan and Bob Pond .. (the mass maritime meeting and Noman's) ,,, is that the book ?

numbskull
02-02-2012, 07:40 AM
Eddy, I think that book is Striper Wars (Sauerkraut is in that as well). Reading the Water is much more of a fun fishing story book about the glory years on the Vineyard.

Mr. Sandman
02-02-2012, 07:47 AM
I have a few hard copies, The best one I picked up was a signed copy in near perfect shape about 10 years ago for 125 bucks. Just a few months ago I bought one remarkable shape unsigned for 35 bucks, I could not believe it.


The best "signed" copy I have ever seen is Janet M's. Her copy has every chapter signed by every person the chapter is about (many with nice notes) as well as a nice note from Bob.

PaulS
02-02-2012, 08:01 AM
The best "signed" copy I have ever seen is Janet M's. Her copy has every chapter signed by every person the chapter is about (many with nice notes) as well as a nice note from Bob.

Other than bob's signature, the only other sign. is Janet's in my copy.

Tagger
02-02-2012, 08:09 AM
Eddy, I think that book is Striper Wars (Sauerkraut is in that as well). Reading the Water is much more of a fun fishing story book about the glory years on the Vineyard.

daaammm .. should be getting Allan's autograph . Maybe on a pair of purple rubber gloves .

Swimmer
02-02-2012, 01:42 PM
WATCH OUT FOR THE

DUNE MONSTERS!

piemma
02-02-2012, 04:53 PM
The other day Amazon had a first edition for just under $700. Amazing!
I have a first edition and wouldn't sell it for $700. Almost irreplaceable.

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lurch
02-02-2012, 09:37 PM
Great read.

I will have to admit that the book "The Big One" is a pretty good read too...

vineyardblues
02-03-2012, 11:06 AM
Just as a heads up there is yet another book in production right now
Ed J is writing one I have been told :)

can't wait !!!!