I was wondering the same thing myself. Maybe there are limited copies in circulation and perhaps the book was very expensive to make (color plates, gold leaf, etc.). I definitely would want to see a copy first before purchasing it. I'm going to check the local university libraries. Carol "Hadley, Tim" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: I think when they put prices like that on a used book, they're hoping some library will want one and will be willing to pay that much for it. Surely they wouldn't think that a private buyer would pay that much, would they? Is it perhaps a signed first edition? Otherwise, what makes it so valuable? Tim Timothy D. Hadley Assistant Professor of Professional Writing English Department Missouri State University Springfield, MO 65897 office 417.836.5332, fax 417.836.4226 [log in to unmask] Editor, ATEG Journal -----Original Message----- From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Annette E Lakein Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 8:03 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Pause & Effect; was ATEG Digest - 5 Oct 2007 to 6 Oct 2007 (#2007-130) Try using: www. campusi.com. Reiters has one for $70. Scott wrote: > Check your local university library. The last quote that I had on Parkes > was $838.57--I think that the bookstore may have goofed, but several other > books of his were listed for over $100--used! > Scott Catledge > > -----Original Message----- > From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of ATEG automatic digest system > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:01 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: ATEG Digest - 5 Oct 2007 to 6 Oct 2007 (#2007-130) > > There are 5 messages totalling 439 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. The Colon and the Semicolon (4) > 2. Ooops! > > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface > at: > http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html > and select "Join or leave the list" > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface > at: > http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html > and select "Join or leave the list" > > Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ > > --0-861624235-1191682672=:41164-- > > ------------------------------ > > End of ATEG Digest - 5 Oct 2007 to 6 Oct 2007 (#2007-130) > ********************************************************* > > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: > http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html > and select "Join or leave the list" > > Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ > > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ --------------------------------- Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/