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Old 06-27-2007, 02:28 PM
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Default Who says books don't have hidden treasures?

Posted By: Max Weder

Unfortunately, this one wasn't hidden to Powells, but did show up on my search today:

2. Bantings Miracle Signed By Ty Cobb,
Harris, Seale
J M DENT & SONS (CANADA) LIM, 9781151666802, 1151666807 ___1-1151666807-0, HARDCOVER Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Limited, 1946. Octavo, 234x158mm. xx + 245pp. Association copy: Ty Cobb's copy, with "Property of / Tyrus R. Cobb" signed in green ink on the front free endpaper; additionally signed "Tyrus R.
Bookseller: Powell's Books, Portland, OR
Price: US$ 2000.00 (C$ 2141.33)

Banting, for those who may have forgotten, was the co-discoverer of insulin, along with Best. One of the two was Canadian.

Max

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