Ave Maria University

Friends;
Ave Maria University is going to be quite lovely when completed. Last year there were approx 450 students and next fall they expect maybe 650. They offer a doctorate in theology now and will add more as they go along. The chapel is in the middle of the "town" which are some stores in lovely buildings around the square with apts or condos upstairs.

The library is currently 2 stories, L shaped - when it is time to expand they will add another "L" and designed for that option. The library is a quiet place! Yea, an old fashioned approach to a library.

The land was donated by the Collier family - old tomato fields way out in the middle of nowhere with 10 miles of a 2 lane road to get there and lots of bugs (no see'ums) in the afternoon, I didn't ask about alligators - after all , this is FL - of course there are alligators!

The library group I was with got a tour of the library and when we came to the cataloging room - WOW! Boxes and boxes and hundreds more boxes of books! It was hard to leave without a sample!

The most valuable item they say they have at this time is a "hand written" Torah - $65,000. It was donated by someone who had no ties with the University and isn't Catholic - he just wanted a tax write-off and hoped the University would do some business with him. I didn't see any other rare books but I saw the rare book acquisition office so I assume they will have some in the future. I didn't get a hand out so can't tell you how many books the library currently owns but many are still in storage. The librarian is a delightful man who had retired 5 years before this opportunity was offered to him. That is all. Madlyn

Auto Manuals FS

I have additional owner manuals not listed yet - ask about a specific one you need. I can save you postage if you order multiple manuals for shipping to one address. $2.50 per manual USA media shipping.

· #6017 1974 PONTIAC OWNER'S MANUAL Pontiac Motor Division, Michigan. 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 8vo 36 pgs. Book VG-/ DJ NONE $6.30

· #6018 LYNX 1987 OWNER GUIDE Ford. Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1987 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 232 pgs. Book VG-/ DJ NONE $10.00

· #6019 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1982 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1982 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 181 pgs. Book G/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6020 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1991 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1991 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 346 pgs. Book VG+/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6021 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1988 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1988 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 256 pgs. Book G/ DJ NONE $9.00

· #6022 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1988 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1988 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 256 pgs. Book G/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6023 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1988 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1988 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 256 pgs. Book G/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6024 THUNDERBIRD OWNER GUIDE 1986 Ford Motor Company, Michigan. 1986 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 200 pgs. Book G+/ DJ VG $9.00

· #6025 MERCEDES-BENZ MAINTENANCE BOOKLET 280s 450se 450 Sel. Daimler-Benz, Michigan. 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 48 pgs. Book G+/ DJ VG $6.30

· #6028 MERCEDES-BENZ OWNERS MANUAL 280s 450se 450 Sel Catalog "B". Daimler-Benz, Michigan. 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 12mo - 7" to 7½" tall 152 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $45.00

· #6346 Volkswagen: VOLKSWAGEN OWNER'S MANUAL (VOLKSWAGON) 1989 Fox. Volkswagen, 1989 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 107 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6352 Jeep 1986: 4X4 JEEP OWNERS MANUAL Cherokee Wagoneer. American Motors, 1986 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 48mo 3½" - 4" tall 225 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6353 Toyota: CELICA 1980 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1979 1st Edition 1st Printing, Hardcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 108 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6354 Toyota: CAMRY 1986 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1986 1st Edition 1st Printing, Hardcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 148 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6355 Toyota: TERCEL 1984 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1984 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 114 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6356 Toyota: COROLLA 1982 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1982 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 128 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6357 Toyota: CAMRY 1984 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1984 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 133 pgs. Book VG/ DJ NONE $12.00

· #6358 Toyota: CORONA 1977 Owner's Manual. Toyota, 1977 1st Edition 1st Printing, Softcover Size 24mo 5" - 6" tall 84 pgs. Book VG-/ DJ NONE $12.00

Artist Dekker Haiti Art Oct 1984

Do You know the history of this artist?

E. Th. Douwes Dekker:
(E.T.D.D. Oct - 1984) .

Maybe you have an art reference book or have read something about Dekker? I understand that the name is Dutch and an early relative was a famous author and politician who also lived in Indonesia and his third wife was Muslim (thanks for the help on getting that information!)

I just purchased this pastel today at an antique store in Arcadia, FL If you have any information on the woman or the artist would you mind telling me about them? Thank you. Madlyn

Pricing Post Cards

St. Augustine, FL post card For Sale $5.00 Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Hot Shot Furnace, The Oldest City in the U.S. according to the card. Linen 1947 cancellation date on back. Addressed to E.H. Mrs. Selander, Weehawken, N.J.

The second card is a lovely early card (no divider line on back. Not used. $6.00
email: oldbaglady@embarqmail.com
Madlyn

FS: Hummingbirds & More

Book: · #6366 Ruschi, Auguston: BEIJA-FLORES DO ESTADO DO ESPIRITO SANTO Hummingbirds of State of Espirito Santo. Editora Rios, Brazil. 1982 1st Edition Thus 1st Printing, Illus. by Etienne Demonte Illus Type Color Plates Hardcover Size Folio 13" - 23" tall A beautiful scientific book on humminbirds. In addition to the 29 color plates, the professor provides the Latin names, identifies the body parts, and describes the characterics of the birds. Everything you've always wanted to know and see in up close color! Whether you are a collector of all things Hummingbird or a student of this amazing creature or love the illustrator, you will want this book. Etienne Demonte is a Brazilian naturalist-painter who lives (at that time) in Rio de Janeiro. Defects include a small piece seemingly cut from top of DJ and a couple of other minor flaws. The book has a small cut our of front fly leaf at top and prior owners stamp on bottom of title page. The color plates and all other pages are in perfect condition. 263 pgs. Book VG+/ DJ G+ $225.00

More Photos -

This nice cream purse is dressy style - $25.00 plus postage.
This is Arcadia, FL where every 4th Saturday a nice antique fair is held outside - on the sidewalks and all available locations downtown. When you finish shopping outside you can go inside to the antique shops to spend the rest of your cash and enjoy the a.c.

Robie Robot - from early 80s (Radio Shack) missing the tray. $50.00 plus shipping.

FS: Depression Glass Vase & Disney Mickey Mouse

1. This 8" H Napco forest green flower vase is in excellent condition. It has one circular shape to the base and middle and a bell shape at the rim. It comes from the depression glass era and would be a compliment to any table top. Mark: Napco 1172 Cleveland USA. $55.00 plus shipping. 2. Mickey Mouse Soap Dish with Disney Copyright Mark. 5 1/2 inch wide by 4 1/2 in. (measured at longest point in ears.) Looks like shinny pewter to me. $45.00 plus shipping
3. Limited Edition Watercolor prints by Key West Florida Artist Ann Irvine. Approx 71/2 in x 10 in. Both Margaritaville and Duval St. are numbered and signed in pencil. She has such lovely interpretations of the spirit of Key West! Both are matted but not framed. Not available in shops now - only from collectors as she only did 100 of each. These are new - still in Price: $95.00 each. plus shipping.
4. This 8"H Napco forest green flower vase is in excellent condition. It has one circular shape to the base and middle and a bell shape at the rim. It comes from the depression glass era and would be a compliment to any table top. Mark: Napco 1172 Cleveland USA $55.00 plus shipping.
5. Book: · #6366 Ruschi, Auguston: BEIJA-FLORES DO ESTADO DO ESPIRITO SANTO Hummingbirds of State of Espirito Santo. Editora Rios, Brazil. 1982 1st Edition Thus 1st Printing, Illus. by Etienne Demonte Illus Type Color Plates Hardcover Size Folio 13" - 23" tall A beautiful scientific book on humminbirds. In addition to the 29 color plates, the professor provides the Latin names, identifies the body parts, and describes the characterics of the birds. Everything you've always wanted to know and see in up close color! Whether you are a collector of all things Hummingbird or a student of this amazing creature or love the illustrator, you will want this book. Etienne Demonte is a Brazilian naturalist-painter who lives (at that time) in Rio de Janeiro. Defects include a small piece seemingly cut from top of DJ and a couple of other minor flaws. The book has a small cut our of front fly leaf at top and prior owners stamp on bottom of title page. The color plates and all other pages are in perfect condition. 263 pgs. Book VG+/ DJ G+ $225.00