My mother lived a few doors down from the Douglas family in Newcombe Road, Handsworth, and played with Johnny and his brother as they were growing up. Many years later, after "A Walk Down Summer Lane" was published, he gave my Mom a signed copy, but sadly she loaned it out too many times and it was never returned. She often talks about this and I just wondered if any forum members might know where I could find a second hand copy of this book, or if anyone has ever come across one inscribed to Sheila
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A Walk Down Summer Lane by John Douglas
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Ray Barrett
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
My mom gave John Douglas a lot of help with his research,when he wrote the book.My dad probably still has her signed copy...However he is 97 and doesn't remember where he puts things.Shall have to have a look.
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BernardR
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Is this the one with illustrations by Smudger Smith? Not sure if I got any of that that right? If so there should be a copy knocking around - I will take a look.
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BernardR
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Bit pricey on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walk-Down-...=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320667241&sr=1-2
Wow - thank you for your speedy replies and offers to look - I'm very grateful. I think Mom's copy was illustrated, but I'm not sure by who. I'm sure it was hardback and had, I think, a yellow jacket
I've just followed the link to Amazon - yes I'm sure that's the book, and you're right, they are a bit pricey!
I've just followed the link to Amazon - yes I'm sure that's the book, and you're right, they are a bit pricey!
MargaretAnderson9
knowlegable brummie
My daughter's friend was clearing out her old books and a paperback copy of "A Walk Down Summer Lane" was amongst them so picked it up for me. It is a collectable book, so hold on to it if you have one!
wilkesworld
master brummie
I have a copy I would sell. 1st with dust jacket which has one closed tear. Photos attached. I could list on eBay but feel the members here deserve 1st "dibs".
I would have to ask £80.00 +£4.00 postage
I know that is quite a lot but I paid a lot years ago. It is scarce. The best price I could find was £77.95 and that is unsigned.
Let me know if you have a genuine interest before I list it online.
I would have to ask £80.00 +£4.00 postage
I know that is quite a lot but I paid a lot years ago. It is scarce. The best price I could find was £77.95 and that is unsigned.
Walk Down Summer Lane: Amazon.co.uk: Douglas, John: 9780900093661: Books
Buy Walk Down Summer Lane by Douglas, John (ISBN: 9780900093661) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Let me know if you have a genuine interest before I list it online.
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crikey i have that hardback copy...excellent condition..obviously given as a christmas present as its signed inside 25th december 1977....i also have the paper back one..cover is in colour published 1984
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wilkesworld
master brummie
In another couple of years and it will be fetching £120+ I reckon.
Availability x Desirability x Condition = Value
Paperback is around £18 I would say.
wilkesworld
master brummie
The Sequel (Publisher : Second City Publishers (3 Sept. 1979)
Amazon £15.
Amazon £15.
From Summer Lane....: Amazon.co.uk: Douglas, John: 9780906816004: Books
Buy From Summer Lane.... by Douglas, John (ISBN: 9780906816004) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Free on the Internet Archive if you log in.
A walk down Summer Lane : Douglas, John, 1931- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
ix,182p.,[2]p. of plates : 22cm
archive.org
Lady Penelope
master brummie
That looks really interesting Peter, definitely something to look at later.
wilkesworld
master brummie
SOLD I have been in the Antique trade for almost 40 years, The price of something is never the appraisal value or to be found in a price book. As a seller, I can only ask for something which I consider fair and something I will not lose money on.
availability x desirability x condition = asking price.
The seller never knows the true price of something and the buyer is the only one who can, by what they actually pay, state what an item is worth.
My copy of "A Walk Down Summer Lane" sold for £80.00 to an American collector. Therefore that is its value.
Over time this book will become less available and more scarce. It will remain very desirable and I believe that the value/price will continue to increase as time goes by to reflect that.
So...... hold on to your copy for the Brummie generations to come !!!
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wilkesworld
master brummie
Indeed you should Lyn !!
