Re: tracking down old new yorkers

Did you try www.abe.com?

Jim

Angus Davis wrote:

> Merry band,
> I am new to this list, but I come with a purpose: to find an
> original New Yorker from January 29, 1955. I have a close friend
> who is a big fan of Salinger, especially "Franny" and "Zooey." I
> managed to get a copy of the issue with "Zooey" from '57, but I
> am still searching for the issue with "Franny."
>
> Anyway, I am hoping that someone out there may be interested in
> selling their copy of this notable work, or know where I should
> look. If you are interested, please drop me an email with
> information on what sort of shape the magazine is in and how
> much you'd ask for it. Alternatively, perhaps someone could let
> me know where to look in terms of rare book dealers that may
> have this. Price is not really a major concern.
>
> Here is where I've already looked, in case you are interested:
>
> 1. The Manhattan Rare Book Company
> They don't have the magazine, but they have a great 1st edition
> of the book: http://www.theworldsgreatbooks.com/franny.htm
>
> 2. The New Yorker Back Issues
> Boone, Iowa 50037-0684
> They are sold out of that issue.
> They had the '57 issue with "Zooey," however.
>
> 3. Future Memories, Inc.
> New York, NY 10038
> No dice
>
> 4. Gallagher Paper Collectables
> New York, NY 10003
> http://vintagemagazines.com/mag/new_yorker.html
> No dice
>
> 5. Paperboynews.com
> http://paperboynews.com/search.cfm
> No dice
>
> 6. Oldimprints.com
> http://www.oldimprints.com/magazines/hom.htm
> No dice
>
> 7. Kirkstreet
> http://www.kirkstreet.com/
> No dice
>
> 8. eBay
> Nothing really
>
> 9. Antiques and Collectibles from Kaleden
> Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
> No luck
>
> 10. World Collectors Net
> http://www.worldcollectorsnet.com/magazine/
> Nope
>
> 11. Vintage American Magazines
> Oakland, CA 94606-1150
> Website: http://www.vintagemagazines.net/
> Not here either
>
> Thanks in advance for helping me out! Cheers,
> -angus
>
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