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BAJA BOOKs: Need to let some of my babies go... Looking for a new home or holiday gift giving

David K - 11-21-2011 at 01:41 PM

EDIT: A Nomad has offered to buy them all, thank you so very much!

While I don't want to, the economy is forcing me to part with some of my 'babies' (great Baja books). If you are able to adopt them into your library or share them as gifts, let me know. Here are the ones I am seeking new homes for all together... I will post individual photos, details and the 'adoption fee' following...

Many are rare, highly esteemed, or autographed... most are like in very good condition or close to new shape, despite their age.

Too many to show together in one photo, so here are 4 (top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right:









Yes, the highly esteemed LARGE Baja Topo Atlas and Choral Pepper's rare Baja lost treasures and missions book are there. I also have several (new from the publisher) copies of Mike Humfreville's book that would make great gift giving.

Each book will be detailed in the next posts...

[Edited on 11-21-2011 by David K]

David K - 11-21-2011 at 01:43 PM

Please u2u or email question or requests to me (for your privacy).

capt. mike - 11-21-2011 at 02:10 PM

don't forget - if you can't get any buyers - you can make a donation to a library or museum/foundation and generally they will sign and accept your statement of value - or issue you theirs at a value you suggest.

then you get a nice tax deduction.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
don't forget - if you can't get any buyers - you can make a donation to a library or museum/foundation and generally they will sign and accept your statement of value - or issue you theirs at a value you suggest.

then you get a nice tax deduction.


Mike, I need $$$ for rent, food, etc. I won't need a tax deduction because I didn't make squat this year! If I don't sell them then I keep them... I don't want to let them go, so it isn't about space here. Thanks for your thoughts. By-the-way, I already donated many books to the Baja Cactus Library Project, as did many other Nomads. If the economy and fear factor get better, then Baja Cactus can expand and create a reading room, as planned.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:40 PM

The biggest book, and the one with the highest value is this 1991 Baja Explorer Topo Atlas: $100



2 u2u's already received requesting this (before posting price/ details)

Condition is very good, the top right corner has some wear. All maps intact and unmarked... like new.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:44 PM

Cave Paintings book, 1984 revised edition, AUTOGRAPHED by Harry Crosby.



Some corner wear on the book cover. Inside, like new.
$85

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:47 PM

Ray Cannon's The Sea of Cortez c1966, 7th printing (1971).



Some wear in the corners of the book cover, otherwise like new. $60

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:53 PM

Sunset Travel Guide to Baja... c1971. Very good condition... some minor marking on the maps, showing new pavement as of early 1973.



$10

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:56 PM

1986 Magnificent Peninsula. Very good condition.
$20

David K - 11-21-2011 at 02:58 PM

Tom Miller's Baja Book II, 1982. Previous owners name on inside page, otherwise like new.



$20

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:10 PM



1978 good condition. $35

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:13 PM



Paperback version of Mike's famous 'There it is: Baja' hardback from 1973. Like new, $20.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:15 PM



Classic fun reading from 1984. $15

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:18 PM



Perhaps one of the most valued books in my collection, despite its size... $50, like new.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:28 PM

After Tom Miller passed away from cancer, Ginger Potter (Mike McMahan's daughter) took over the Baja Book series... Baja Book IV c 1996:



Like new, $30.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:30 PM

EDIT: SOLD... a Baja Nomad has just offered to purchase ALL of the books.

Thank you so very very much !

No need to post the additional book photos, other tahn for your interest... here the rest are:

[Edited on 11-21-2011 by David K]

bufeo - 11-21-2011 at 03:36 PM

Dang, that was fast. Glad they're going to a good home, DK, and I hope the buyer is willing to give you a Right of First Refusal on a re-sale.

Allen R

David K - 11-21-2011 at 03:39 PM









I will post a seperate ad for Mike Humfreville's books, as I have a few cases here (rescuded from the publisher)...

bufeo - 11-21-2011 at 03:59 PM

Now I'm confused. I thought you said that a Nomad had offered to purchase "all" the books. :?:

Allen R

paranewbi - 11-21-2011 at 03:59 PM

David K.
As a Gen. Contractor who hasn't made squat this year either (but I did marry a nurse) I have returned to school and am close to finishing Paralegal training for a retirement career. Hoping I can do it remotely from a bay in Baja in about 5 years over the internet as a contract paralegal for attorney’s who wish they could be sitting next to me!

I seem to gather you are a Landscape Contractor? Or something like that…and from what I know most of those types don’t need the extended higher education of 2 years at Mesa University (ok took me 3 years and it was Mesa Junior College) that I have but let me lend some of my higher learning to you (I always tell my wife I have enough brains for all of us).

FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD DUDE! WRITE A BOOK!

With all of your material, experiences, photographs, maps, etc…you’re selling other peoples stuff? Self Publish, Hit up Sunbelt Publications, find lost relatives to fund a few hundred bucks for your first copies (Zulu, etc…) and stop giving the money away here on this forum!

That’s what a few years of Junior College get ya.
& enough sense to marry a nurse.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 04:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bufeo
Now I'm confused. I thought you said that a Nomad had offered to purchase "all" the books. :?:

Allen R


Yes, all the books I showed and advertised here... there are 18.

I have another copy of the Boat Launch Ramps book ($10) and MANY copies of Mike Humfreville's book ($10 each + shipping). So I will post a new add for them.

woody with a view - 11-21-2011 at 04:34 PM

i wanted that Calafia book....

Barbareno - 11-21-2011 at 04:43 PM

My heart goes out to you David. Looks like a fine collection you got there. It can't
be easy giving those up.

This one caught my eye....

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/damifino_01/davidk.jpg

[Edited on 11-21-2011 by Barbareno]

David K - 11-21-2011 at 05:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by paranewbi
David K.
As a Gen. Contractor who hasn't made squat this year either (but I did marry a nurse) I have returned to school and am close to finishing Paralegal training for a retirement career. Hoping I can do it remotely from a bay in Baja in about 5 years over the internet as a contract paralegal for attorney’s who wish they could be sitting next to me!

I seem to gather you are a Landscape Contractor? Or something like that…and from what I know most of those types don’t need the extended higher education of 2 years at Mesa University (ok took me 3 years and it was Mesa Junior College) that I have but let me lend some of my higher learning to you (I always tell my wife I have enough brains for all of us).

FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD DUDE! WRITE A BOOK!

With all of your material, experiences, photographs, maps, etc…you’re selling other peoples stuff? Self Publish, Hit up Sunbelt Publications, find lost relatives to fund a few hundred bucks for your first copies (Zulu, etc…) and stop giving the money away here on this forum!

That’s what a few years of Junior College get ya.
& enough sense to marry a nurse.


Thank you... for your input... I am open to career changes, but I need income much sooner than college classes will last.

I have been in the IRRIGATION industry since 1980 (31 years), installation, sales, design, promotion, education, manufacturing... primarily for landscape applications and specializing in low volume sprinklers and drip irrigation.

A Baja book would be fun, but besides some of you and my other friends, I don't think there is a strong market for travel books... specially into Mexico, given the economy and fear.

I am not dismissing your advice... in fact, I love it! It is just hard to make any transitions when one is running on fumes... I do pray, and I do have an estimate tomorrow (amazing in this wet weather)... Wish me luck!



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David K - 11-21-2011 at 05:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
i wanted that Calafia book....


It is a new book Woody... it was published in Tecate by CAREM (Zella Ibañez). It is like a high school or college basic history of California (Baja) book, 1533-1848... the Spanish exploration and Mission period. You should be able to get a new copy...

Islandbuilder - 11-21-2011 at 05:25 PM

Good luck on the estimate. After 20 years as a general contractor I changed careers 8 years ago. Things went great, until 2009. Since then we're slipping slowly backwards. I've got a bunch of stuff for sale on Craigs List trying to find a little daylight.

I support the idea of a book, even if it's self published on your computer and spiral bound! I went to your website to see if you had a Milepost-type book for Baja. We're planning a run to Todos Santos in Jan/Feb, and I'm looking for resources.

Praying it goes well tomorrow.

David K - 11-21-2011 at 05:31 PM

Can you get the AAA Baja Guide? That one is pretty good for a mile by mile main roads description (with some side trips off road).

The Baja Almanac is a must if you like to explore or go off road.

The AAA Baja map is very handy for major dirt and paved roads.

The Baja Adventure Book is a bit dated, but has some awesome details for off road and off shore exploring.