Balzac Giveaway


Thought it would fun to have a quick giveaway today:

These seven matched volumes of Balzac are part of the "Edition Royale" which was limited to 1,000 copies. Published by Avil of Philadelphia, 1901.

Comment to enter, I will pick a winner at random tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1:00 PM EST.

Good luck!

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at 6/08/2010
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49 comments:

  1. Lee AnnJune 8, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I actually wouldn't mind having those, I started Balzac years ago and then got sidetracked. I'd like to go back and pick it up again.

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  2. pat1755June 8, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Count me in! I love Balzac.

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  3. sarahJune 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Cool!!!

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  4. SpacebeerJune 8, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Balzac!

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  5. Meg SJune 8, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    These are beautiful! Is it bad, though, that even though I've read some Balzac, whenever I hear the name, I get the Music Man song stuck in my head?

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  6. NicoleJune 8, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, please enter me! I'd love even one of these volumes!

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  7. Amy CJune 8, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderful!

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  8. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Acetable.

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  9. inkstainedhandsJune 8, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    These are lovely!

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  10. ArtephiusJune 8, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Balzac. Such an annoying series of commercials. So early 90's. youtube Wait, wha... you mean the author? Okay, I'm in.

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  11. tpdorseyJune 8, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I could use something good to read.

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  12. AnneJune 8, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Crossing my fingers!

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  13. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I would love to win some Balzac - what a great giveaway!

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  14. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Ohhhh - I hope I win this one!

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  15. MichaelJune 8, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome ... Number 13 for me.

    Take Care
    Michael

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  16. Emily Hannah!June 8, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    So beautiful, I have a brand new bookshelf that would be a lovely home for these.

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  17. mckJune 8, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I am totally in.

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  18. Jeff @J_LowJune 8, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Count me in!

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  19. MinutusJune 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    d love to read them.

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  20. shirkJune 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Please enter me, too. Thanks!

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  21. betty-NZJune 8, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Awesome give away!

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  22. AnnJune 8, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    oh yes!! very cool!

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  23. TZZN AndrewJune 8, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I would like them if possible!

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  24. David FrierJune 8, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Ohh... Balzac!

    "I find writing to be the easiest thing in the world. You simply stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead."

    Pick me!

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  25. AJune 8, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    What an amazing set of books to have! I envy your job at times, but I scan really old things too (for my job).. and the cool stuff (and comments) left in old yearbooks are fun to look at. I enjoy your blog!

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  26. AJune 8, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    What an amazing set of books to have! I envy your job at times, but I scan really old things too (for my job).. and the cool stuff (and comments) left in old yearbooks are fun to look at. I enjoy your blog!

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  27. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    "The more one judges, the less one loves." - Honore de Balzac

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  28. MrCachetJune 8, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    I've never read Balzac. Perhaps it's my chance!

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  29. Norrin2June 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    love Balllzzaccc

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  30. BurtonReview June 8, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    A wonderful set. Please enter me too. Thank you!

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  31. Lisa Page RosenbergJune 8, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Yes please, Balzac.

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  32. MomyeromJune 8, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  33. GwenJune 8, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Ohhh, I remember reading Balzac in high school. What a nice set!

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  34. AnonymousJune 9, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    I'm in. Thanks!

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  35. snugglebugJune 9, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Nice!

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  36. JeanZJune 9, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Yes please. And I'll listen to The Music Man and be scandalous while I read.

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  37. AnonymousJune 9, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    I've wanted to dig into Balzac since scratching the surface in college. Nice set!

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  38. A BjarkanJune 9, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Rolling! Thanks for these wonderful contests and this so extraordinary blog!

    A booklover

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  39. A J...ツJune 9, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Drum rolls for the winner :-)

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  40. Charles Edward RogersJune 9, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    I would like some Balzac, please.

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  41. Ted TrembinskiJune 9, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Would be a great collection to have :)

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  42. NicoleJune 9, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I would like to win!

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  43. M-June 9, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    ditto to the Music Man comment!

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  44. notnamedJune 9, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Nifty! Count me in for sure.

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  45. MelissaEJune 9, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Random comment! PICK ME! PICK ME!

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  46. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    I wish I had access to such beauties as these.

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  47. Firewing3333June 9, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    I'd like to enter, thanks!

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  48. NatalieJune 9, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I've always meant to read Balzac.

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  49. JacoJune 9, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Good stuff!

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