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The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9566 08/29/06 02:21 PM
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I've uploaded a PDF of the front cover, 1st page, table of contents, and 6 page index for the new Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights.

Click here then choose the link to the Contents and Index PDF.

There is also a link on that page to a two-page information sheet about the book which is now in production and expected to arrive in October.

Available exclusively from Harbour Lights.

May I suggest you contact your dealer now and pre-order one? (If you haven't done that already.) We can always use the buzz and stir interest among dealers. Club leaders, please include this link on your website and pass it on to members.

I'm closing the previous 104 post thread in the Rumor Mill Forum. It's not a rumor anymore. Presses will be rolling soon.

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Thanks John.
Sorry I do not have a local dealer. I was hoping to get one at the regional in October.
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Lots of folks still have dealers, so, hopefully, everyone is getting in touch with theirs. Keep promoting the book - do you know collectors who have dropped out of the picture? Let them know about it or buy a copy for them. I think this book will really help to stir up interest in HL again; it has really motivated me to want to continue to add to the collection, despite the lack of room - I'm expanding to a third room (I live in a very small house!) As I read through the stories, I started a list of lights I want to get. Maybe some of you will want to do that, too. This book is so outstanding that I think everyone will be hooked - again!


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Is the Offical Collectors Guide still on target for October? If so, are we talking early or late October?

Looking forward to getting a copy. laugh


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Like Hilari asked will it be at the regional? confused


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I'm still hoping so. There's a slight delay. I was to get a proof today, now promised for Friday. The printer said they send out completed books as proofs, not the old galley sheets. I'm expecting a bound book, printed on two sides.

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Can't wait to see the REAL thing! cool


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I just ordered mine. I hope to see it some time in October. I wish that they would consider making this in 3 ring notebook style so you can add pages to it as the new pieces get issued.The spiral backing might cause a problem to do that.

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Bob, it is a terrific guide; I think everyone will like it. Hopefully, it will motivate a lot of collectors who have lost interest and reinvigorate those who have stayed with HL. It certainly has inspired me!


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Grace,

Do you have inside info and will they consider making it in 3 ring format?

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No it will not be produced in a 3 ring format.. There will hopefully be supplements and or revisions in the future, details to be worked out at a later date.. Three ring format was considered as were other formats and this format was the clear winner for the first edition of the guide!

Grace does have inside info, since she did the wonderful and extremely tough job of proofing the Guide...


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That's okay...I just figured to put a word in to see if it had been considered yet.
I am still very psyched about this guide as I am just getting started with HL and need a resource to work from.

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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9578 09/28/06 12:17 AM
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Unlike some product guides that take things in chronological order from first produced to last...

I've organized the products into groups such as lighthouses (usa and international), life saving stations, lightships, etc.

Within those groupings, the lights are arranged alphabetically. Generally one page per lighthouse. If HL has made several versions of one lighthouse (Cape Neddick, for example), all of the Cape Neddick versions appear on one page. Natually pages are numbered from 1 to 480.

So the idea of printing 'updates' in the future that could be inserted into the book wouldn't really work. Page numbering would be off and if HL decided to make a version of Poe Reef MI, as a limited edition, then that page would have to be redone to show the new and the old (thumbnail) version on one page.

I think when you have one in your hands, you'll appreciate the ease of using, reading and enjoying all that Harbour Lights has done in the past 15 years.

And you'll learn some new tidbits of the history of the founders and their early years.

For example, how Bill and Nancy moved from Florida to California.

It involved a 1952 Nash, a 1937 Cadillac Limousine, a 1950 MG TC, a motor home and what would later become Disneyland.

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Any word yet as to whether it'll be at the regional? If its not going to be there I have to order mine.


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Tom,
Let me know where you are ordering from. I do not have a dealer near me.
Thanks
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Tom: Got to leave you hanging on that one - because I honestly don't know if the small pre-order will arrive in time or not.

The printer called me from China night before last about midnight to ask about an image on page 460; it was shifted too far to the right resulting in holes being punched through the edge of the image for the O-ring binding. (It was a reproduction of a two-page spread for the Guardians of the Night.) I don't know if he was telling me it was on the press or being punched for binding at that time. The connection wasn't very good.

The printer knows a quantity are supposed to ship in time to arrive for this weekend, but talk about cutting it close...

Harbour Lights hopes collectors will order The Official Collectors Guide from their local dealers, of course.

If some do arrive in time for this weekend, it may NOT be enough to assure every attendee will be able to purchase one (Of course, I'm hoping everyone wants one.)

The supply of Bookplates are done and in my suitcase so even if you purchase later, you'll be able to have your copy 'signed' Saturday and help fund the "Bill Younger Screwpile" at Thomas Point Lighthouse.

Just a couple more teasers:

Just when did Harbour Lights come up with the idea of making an open edition of a lighthouse once the limited edition was sold out?

And just which family member was it that thought the the GLOWs should be NUMBERED, for Heaven's Sake!

(That was the source of a family argument when I interviewed Bill, Nancy, Kim and Harry all together back in June; the 'guilty party' fessed up.)

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I will when I see you but I believe I told you that I'd be dealing with the store I got my Mac's from. I don't think I'm allowed to say who here but they treated me great for a first time buyer (at his store) so I'll be using Jim from now on. He's not near me either. More up north ya know. He also posts a lot.


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So subtile, Tom! laugh


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..And you'll learn some new tidbits of the history of the founders and their early years.

For example, how Bill and Nancy moved from Florida to California.

It involved a 1952 Nash, a 1937 Cadillac Limousine, a 1950 MG TC, a motor home and what would later become Disneyland.
I was expecting some speculations about this earlier tease.

Can you picture Nancy standing beside the road hitch-hiking and being picked up in these vehicles? And just where would Bill ride if they hitch-hiked in a 2 seat MG-TC? And who was driving the Motor Home? Mickey Mouse or Goofy?

Anyone want to make up their own story? LOL

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I guess everybody is waiting for their copy of the Guide - nobody is biting into John's "teasers". Where is all the curiosity?! :p


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Everybody"s too busy getting ready to go to Portland!
John, is the book going to be ready for sale in Maine?


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The mind boggles ... where WOULD Bill sit when hitching a lift with a two-seater? eek


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I know the family ran a motel in Florida.


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Kathy at Harbour Lights said the guide won't be ready for dealers until after October 15th. Of course they could be ready for the Regional this weekend.


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That would be nice!


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John, Paul et al,

I got a copy of the book in Portland and just got a chance to start reading/perusing it this weekend. I’m blown away by the layout and detail. Even better than I expected! Full color is outstanding. Congratulations! The price seems high but if the buyer can see what he gets…
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The Guide is absolutely beautiful! John and Paul really outdid themselves. I cannot imagine that this guide will not be helpful to all collectors, old and new. There is so much to be learned from the vast amount of information provided, and, as Bob said, it is beautifully laid out with great attention to detail. Congrats, Guys!


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May I suggest you contact your dealer now and pre-order one?
I wish ... I have no dealer ... here in GB :rolleyes:


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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9594 10/23/06 03:25 PM
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Bummer, Margaret...

But don't forget you have a complimentary one coming when the rest of them arrive in the USA. You were a big help in researching all the "official" websites for the lighthouses in the Collectors Guide.

I don't have my copy yet, I think the small quantity that came "JIT" for the Regional quickly sold out.

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For those of you who picked up an Official Collectors Guide, I am awaiting reviews - especially of the contributions by Tim, Daniel, Rod and Mark Sherman.

Don't give away the ending to Tim's update on the Bob Younger story, however.

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I received my copy of the book today. Nicely shrink-wrapped and well protected, but....

I really loved the smell of the paper and inks! eek


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That is a smell I like too

OOOhhh ... now I am really looking forward to it!

I had a look at the index. (Imagine my surprise, when I saw my name there )
There are some very interesting contributions in there and I can't wait to get reading and find out just
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Maybe that means we will all be getting ours soon. I can't wait to get mine. The weathers getting cooler, no better time to curl up with a good book.


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Maybe that means we will all be getting ours soon. I can't wait to get mine. The weathers getting cooler, no better time to curl up with a good book.
Oops, sorry. I didn't mean to get everyone's hopes up. My copy was one of the last of the batch that was airlifted from China to Portland ME for the Regional.

The rest are on the waves heading our way. Tony Constantino gave me an expected arrival date at HL HQ of mid-November to the third week.

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I know the family ran a motel in Florida.
Now that's one I didn't know about, Bob. Nancy worked as an Emergency Room nurse and Bill was selling cars -- including Nashes.

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Thanks John and Paul for the wonderful book!
I got mine at the Maine Regional and I am enjoying it so much! I was telling my dealer about it (Bronze Lady at Madeira Beach)about it
and he said he is going to order some.
I'm going to take mine in this week so he can see it.


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WOW! - doesn't come close to describing this guide.

I luckily purchased mine at the Regional, and I don't mean to rub it in for those of you still waiting. I promise you, it's worth having, no matter how long the wait. Today, finally, I had a chance to sit down and really go through it having just given the book a cursory glance up to now as I played the "catch-up" game.

It is a priceless gem! I can only imagine the collective time and effort that went into this.

Congratulations to everyone who had a part in bringing us this wonderful guide!

Judy smile


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Now that's one I didn't know about, Bob.
When Bill was out at the 1st Long Island Challenge we got him a room in Sag Harbor. I told him that Kim was there the year before, and liked it very much. When we arrived, Bill said he thought Kim liked it because it reminded him of the motel the family ran in Florida.


'and that's the way I remember it' wink -Bob


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Bill Younger had his copy at the apperances in North Carolina and it looked really nice. My dealer took my name and said they would have them shortly.

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Got word Wednesday that the Official Guides are due to arrive in Maine Monday or Tuesday Nov 27-28.

Dealer orders will be shipped out shortly after arrival.

Thanks for your patience. Spread the word. A great Christmas gift for fellow collectors (And for yourself).

The Guide was featured on the cover of the latest Lighthouse Depot catalog.

More Details here: http://www.harbourlights.com/guide/index.htm

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I was beginning to think it would be next year to get my copy.


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The wait is killing me....any day now hopefully!


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I talked with Don yesterday; he said they were unloading them then and were going to ship most of the dealer orders out that day and the balance not later than Monday.

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Am I the first to receive mine!! laugh laugh
It just arrived from LH Depot and it is beautiful!! I look foward to perusing all of the information it so obviously contains.
Rick

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I guess mine will be shipped cross country to Oregon. That's where my dealer is located. Then they can ship it cross country to Massachusetts where I reside. Lots of mileage on all my HL products.

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I ordered mine from LH Depot months ago. It should be ariving soon. Can't wait!!!!!


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Looking forward to receiving this updated version since I wore-out Blue Book Buyers Guide. My wife purchased it for me for Christmas (It's a surprise). There'll always be a "little kid" in me at this time of the year.

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I finally got mine today...haven't even unwrapped it yet....but I will tonight!
I'm sooooo excited!


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I got mine today from my local dealer. Nicely done.

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Received mine today. Very well done.

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Still waiting for mine.


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I recieved mine last night. Strarted reading it right away. Thanks John and Paul and everyone else involved for such a wonderful book with so much information.


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Still no word from my dealer on the guide. You folks are making me jealous!

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I got mine hand delivered to my house by my dealer this afternoon.

I'll take a look at it later tonight.

Dennis

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If you haven't received your copy yet, some dealers are having them signed by Bill Younger. So, it'll delay them a few days, but you'll have a little bonus when you do get them.

Jim

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My dealer phoned this evening to say my copy is here. Will pick up tomorrow!


Melody
Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9623 12/07/06 02:57 AM
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Collectors at the Regional were able to get a bookplate signed by Bill, John and myself which can be attached to the inside of the cover of the guide.. We sold them for $5 to raise money for the Thomas Point Lighthouse restoration project and to also get one of the screwpiles named in honor of Bill Younger..

In a couple of weeks they will be made available here in the forums.. I am in the process of finishing signing a bunch which I will ship to Grace who is going to handle purchases and shipping of the bookplates..

Since Bill never charges for his signature he signed them for free but it will cost $5 for John's and my signature with all of the funds going to Thomas Point..


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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9624 12/07/06 12:09 PM
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I'm in for one!


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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9625 12/07/06 01:13 PM
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Waiting on mine.

Anybody heard from Grace lately? I'm not uptodate on reading postings, but she hasn't been on any of those that I have read.

Sandy

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9626 12/07/06 11:32 PM
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I'd like to purchase a signed bookplate. Will watch for the post that they are available and how to purchase.

Sandy, funny you should mention about not seeing any posts from Grace for awhile, I was wondering the same and hope she is okay.


Melody
Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9627 12/07/06 11:43 PM
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Grace wrote me shortly before the brick party Nov. 11th and she thought she would have to put her mom in a home and this may have taken some time and energy.


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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9628 12/08/06 12:34 PM
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Thanks Eric. Rich (flacoastie) sent me an email advising of the same thing. Glad to hear she's okay.

Sandy

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9629 12/08/06 08:04 PM
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May I add my figurative standing ovation for the Collector's Guide? I may? Okay...it's great! And, more particularly, all the hard work DOESN'T SHOW, which is to say that the whole thing looks, reads and flows effortlessly---a real accomplishment. Profuse compliments, then.

Now, I have a puzzlement, and perhaps someone can point out to me what I can't seem to locate in the Guide. I know that it MUST be there, and that I just must be overlooking it. I don't, however, find it listed in the Brochure Checklist where it ought to occur.

I can hardly believe that I am the only critter to possess two copies of a gatefold brochure that was done in the first part of 1995? It preceded the brochure with the sunset and the lighthouse. The backgrounds of all the pages are photos done by Bruce Roberts, most of which occurred throughout his first editions of the regional lighthouse books. The central images on each page face are the interior of a lens and a tower staircase [I can't take time to unearth all the books to identify them now]. Flanking these images on each page are more specific lighthouse images: a silhouette of Big Sable [perhaps?] and Portland Head on the two outer faces; Boliver on another; Grosse Point and Jupiter Inlet on the inner spread; and Pigeon Point on the last. The brochure lists and shows all the products up through HL153 [Round Island], as well as HL 401 [first Hatteras GLOW], HL 501 [Pt. Fermin Society Piece], and HL 601 [Legacy Lighthouse]. Both HL 102 Hatteras and HL 102R Hatteras are shown and marked as retired, and the HL 401 Hatteras is introduced as the first in the new open editions. HL 111 [Coquille] is also shown, and marked as retired. Also shown as retired are Portland Head, Ponce de Leon, St. Simons, Hilton Head, St. Augustine, Barnegat, Southeast Block Island, West Quoddy Head, Burrow Island, and Admiralty Head. The copyright date is given as 1995, Younger & Associates. Inasmuch as I got my first copy of the brochure in Bandon, OR, during the summer of 1995 and my second copy in Wichita, KS, in September 1995, I have to assume that there was a full distribution of them. It was this brochure that figured in my being "captured" by Harbour Lights, which is why I have treasured my copies of it.

I remember that the brochure with the sunset and lighthouse, listing up through HL 162 [Brant Point], 401, 403, 404, and the Stamps Series listed as 410, 411, 412, 413, 414; and HL 501, 601, and 700, followed later in the year.

Now, please tell me where in the Guide this brochure is described, so I can set my mind to rest. I have to believe that it is there, and that I keep overlooking it!

Thanks!

Danny

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9630 12/08/06 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by WackoPaul:
...a bookplate signed by Bill, John and myself which can be attached to the inside of the cover of the guide..
In a couple of weeks they will be made available here in the forums..
Can someone let me know how I can also get a signed bookplate....I am interested in obtaining one!

Please e-mail me when they are available...
Thanks!


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Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9631 12/08/06 11:35 PM
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I would also like to buy a signed bookplate when they become available.


Cyndi
Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9632 12/09/06 01:25 AM
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Look for a sign-up, pay-up page to be set up by the end of next week.

We have them ready to ship. Thanks for your support of the Guide, of Bill's Screwpile and of the Bookplate project with 100% of sales going to the Screwpile.

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9633 12/16/06 09:45 AM
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I just picked up my guide yesterday and it is very impressive! I was surprised that the paper is glossy..I was expected something on the order of Rutherfords old guide. It is one striking book! The photos are great. I just glanced thru every page last night and I intend to read the whole book page by page today. It was definitely worth waiting for. Great job John and Paul!

laugh Cathy laugh

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9634 12/16/06 12:10 PM
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John...are the guides available at all Harbour Lights dealers? I checked last week with the only dealer left in Utah and she said she had never heard of the guide book. eek

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9635 12/16/06 02:27 PM
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Lorie - all dealers have been informed about the book, and urged to buy for resale, but no doubt some aren't carrying it.

BTW, HL has been doing a lot of house-cleaning on the dealer list at www.harbourlights.com

Several dealers could help you with online orders or phone orders, Lorie.

Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9636 12/16/06 03:39 PM
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Thanks, John. I guess I'll just have to order my copy from an out of state dealer. I just thought I would pick one up local if I could find one.

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John,

Have you set up the bookplate order page?


Lonnie
Re: The Official Collectors Guide to Harbour Lights #9638 12/20/06 05:41 PM
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I must be blind: I can't find this new guide anywhere on the website of LIghthouse Depot. I've done multiple searches and come up dry. It sure isn't obvious.

Any help?? confused

Thanks, The Pharologst


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a BIG THANKS !!


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