Free Books, They Told Me.. A Dangerous Thing to Say to To a Leslie

Kristi and I stopped by an estate sale on Sunday. Their internet listing said that they closed at 3, and also that they closed at five, which gave us an advantage. Most people left, but they let us stay and root around without competition Almost everything was picked over, but four bookshelves were labeled "free books on Sunday." They meant that ALL books and magazines were free. That's a dangerous thing to say to a Leslie. Kristi helped me haul more than 40 books to the car, including several dozen kids' books from the 1940's to mid-1950s in new or almost new condition. They included the Real Book of Daniel Boone, All About Dinosaurs, eight books from the Landmark series of books, including books about the Marquis de LaFayette, Lincoln, The Battle of Britain, the U.S. Air Force, and others. It appears that a small, two-shelf bookshelf had been slid in front of a tall bookshelf, and no one troubled to move it. They snooze, I win. Most of the books are on eBay, with more to follow. I also picked up several dozen issues of "Biblio" and "Firsts," both books for book collectors. So the hint is, if you love books, go to estate sales on the last day. You won't always find free books, but you may find some bargains. Good reading.