Cheap Breen Encyclopedia on eBay

Not my book, but someone should be able to get a pretty good deal on an exceptionally important reference.
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<< <i>A real shame how Walter went out. >>
Tell that to all the young boys he molested. Walter Breen got what he deserved. The hell with him and his book.
Ray
Interesting to read your comments regarding the Breen encyclopedia. I though I was the only one who had that problem. Great content - poor package. The book binding simply falls apart.
BTW, this time of the year is meant to find goodness in each other, forgiveness for those that have sinned and a postive look to the future.
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<< <i>A real shame how Walter went out. >>
Tell that to all the young boys he molested. Walter Breen got what he deserved. The hell with him and his book.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
This is the most oftenly used book in my Numismatic Library
Stewart
ps If this book is unsigned it may be worth more money
<< <i>Tell that to all the young boys he molested. Walter Breen got what he deserved. The hell with him and his book.
I don't think the "shame" reference was to Breen getting something he didn't deserve. I think it probably just meant it was a shame that his life turned the way it did, damaging the lives of some boys and arguably devaluing his work in the eyes of some.
I really don't think it was implied that he was a victim.
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<< <i>Tell that to all the young boys he molested. Walter Breen got what he deserved. The hell with him and his book.
I don't think the "shame" reference was to Breen getting something he didn't deserve. I think it probably just meant it was a shame that his life turned the way it did, damaging the lives of some boys and arguably devaluing his work in the eyes of some.
I really don't think it was implied that he was a victim. >>
Precisely. The guy was a genius but also a complete mess. He made a great name for himself but wrecked the lives of young boys and ruined his ex-wife in court for his abuses. A sick and sad story to be sure. He could have gone out as a man or enormous respect.
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<< <i>it sure didn't take long for it to go south, but i've gotten used to that around here. >>
Bite me...is that going south enough for you?
<< <i>Whoever buys it needs to get a big bottle of Elmers glue. The pages fall out of these books. >>
The binding is 1000 times better than the VAM, no disrespect to the authors.
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5-1/2 hours and that's the best you can do??