Rare books recovered. was 'stolen from horticultural library'

Rare books recovered. was 'stolen from horticultural library' (post #16332)

LIBugGuy on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 13:12

The Gazebo

A number of rare and valuable books were missing this week from the horticultural library at Planting Fields Arboretum. I'll post more info and a list when I have that available...

update:

Yes, the back door of the library was open

Yes, the rare book room was unlocked

Yes, at least two people checked the whole library for said books.

But things can be missed in a panic...

all the missing books have now been accounted for- some on the reference shelf, some in the stacks, and some just out of place...

The rare book room now has a new lock and all volumes are being photographed for easier ID.

Sometimes a scare like that has a positive impact!

Thanks for your concern :)

Selling plants from the Orange box, and doing a little garden work on the side.

LI, NY, almost zone 7, but it's been warmer of late :)

Art, how dreadful. We used to (post #16332, reply #1 of 5)

by Abbie in reply to LIBugGuy [original] on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 13:40

Art, how dreadful. We used to visit Planting Fields Arboretum when we lived in Queens and it was a beautiful place. Hope they can find the rare books soon.

Northern Virginia, Zone 7A.

Maybe you can distribute that (post #16332, reply #2 of 5)

by Noel-in-England in reply to Abbie [original] on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 11:43

Maybe you can distribute that same list to some Antique/collectors Bookshops.

Art, are you working or (post #16332, reply #3 of 5)

by Karen in reply to LIBugGuy [original] on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 19:51

Art, are you working or volunteering at Planting Fields these days?

North Carolina - zone 7

Neither... well, I (post #16332, reply #4 of 5)

by LIBugGuy in reply to Karen [original] on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 10:39

Neither... well, I occasionally help my mom at the library, but not volunteering on a regular basis. But my mom does work there as head librarian.

Selling plants from the Orange box, and doing a little garden work on the side.

LI, NY, almost zone 7, but it's been warmer of late :)

Similarly, I was able to (post #16332, reply #5 of 5)

by arrsid in reply to LIBugGuy [original] on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 19:28

Similarly, I was able to unravel some book pieces a few year back and though they were not in pristine condition, I always thought that they had some dear value onto them.

I had them appraised by the national library and certified to be of authentic copy and release. After that, you could either have it sold at an auction or on one of those pawn shops. But I would not expect to get a large sum if you choose to go with the latter.

Rare books recovered. was 'stolen from horticultural library'