July 26, 2026
Tag: Elbert Hubbard
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The Handling Fee
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Shopping for antique books can be therapeutic; it quiets the body, and yet stimulates the mind. Usually. But one hot day in New York, our author experienced something entirely different. It may be said, he was insulted, disrespected and almost robbed, but we’ll let him tell it.
Past Article
September 21, 2025 2 Comments
Postcards that were once magazine covers are numerous and fun to collect because there is a wonderful backstory for each one. “Answers” magazine is a fabulous case study of turn of the century culture, humor, and what it takes to get a “rise” out of the public.