My Greatest Ever Book Haul - Over 3500 Vintage Penguin Paperbacks - I Must Be Mad!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- My Greatest Ever Book Haul - Over 3500 Vintage Penguin Paperbacks - I Must Be Mad!
In today's video I go through my journey of buying 3500 vintage Penguin paperbacks. It took two trips, 600 miles and a lot of serious sweat to get this collection back home! From a long-time collector who resides in France, this is the story - enjoy!
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Hi Jules (and everyone else here)!
I’m beyond chuffed that so much of Grandad’s collection has found a home with you. Seeing the community’s response - and knowing my grandad is a happy bunny - has been really special and, at times, genuinely moving. I’m almost certainly writing today because I was surrounded by my grandparents’ books and love of literature as I grew up. And I can promise that I’ve never been in a better-smelling room than their library over in France!
Can’t wait to follow your clean-up operation, and to delve further into the wonderful world of Penguins. (After just a couple of months’ research, I am definitely understanding the appeal.)
Thanks so much Matt. I'll take good care of your grandad's collection! The clean up and processing has already begun!
Hi Matt, I hope you can come to the Exeter meeting!
Fantastic. It's always special when a collector passes on an incredible collection like this. You have the generosity and care of the owner passing them on, then the joy and treasure for the new owner. It's win win - one of the nicest aspects of collecting! Well done getting them rehoused and starting the huge task of sorting and cleaning them Jules
Thanks my friend, this is by far the largest book collection I've ever purchased in one go however I shall get through it and have it all processed asap. It's been fun so far!
Wow!! 😮 To say that I am jealous would be an understatement. What a wonderful collection. But what is even more wonderful is that the collection has found a home with a book connoisseur who will truly love them. ❤
Thanks so much, I shall indeed treasure these and cannot wait to start adding them to my collection!
Wow, you weren't kidding about this new video being a mind-blowing one, Jules! Mad props on picking up this massive, awe-inspiring haul. That should provide you many, many happy hours cleaning, cataloguing, selling on doubles, etc. And how wonderful it is that Alan's meticulously-curated collection should go into your hands, someone who will cherish, appreciate and treat it with the tender loving care it deserves. Congratulations!
Thanks so much my friend. It's truly epic and I feel blessed to now be the curator of such an epic collection. The process of cleaning and moving on the doubles is pleasurable though and not a chore 🙂
Vintage Penguins (especially Pelicans) are so scarce here in the U.S. that they have become a form of currency to me whenever I find them at charity shops. When A U.K. citizen sales lots at a decent price (factoring in shipping) I jump on it. This lot is the mother load.
It certainly is an incredible haul, I've had nothing of this magnitude before🙂
Wonderful! Here in the States, we have so few Penguins available that I can barely conceive of such a collection. Congrats for landing such a great haul!
Thanks, it's going to be a long time processing it all🙂
That was epic, mate, just as I knew it would be! Matt emailed me a while ago, actually, after I reviewed 'Lamb' on my channel and I read his novels 'Zero Bomb' and 'The Breach' when they were first published (his works are published under two bylines, M T Hill and Matt Hill). He is one of Britain's best younger SF writers, 'The Breach' in particular is very good indeed. Looking forward to seeing more of this collection....
Thanks Steve, Matt told me he'd been in touch. Yes, I'm hoping some of this collection ends up with you. I've got a couple of his books to read myself now, looking forward to them. 🙂
Well Jules, what an incredible video. I've been collecting various things for 60-odd years now and I've known a lot of serious collectors - especially when I lived in London - but I have never seen the likes of this. The volume, the condition, the completeness and the age are just Fantasy Island and I think you would have more chance of winning the lottery than finding that little lot. I'd like to see somebody beat this book haul 😂😂. Oh and . . .best of luck with the housekeeping on them.
Thanks so much Kenny. It truly is an epic haul that's going to take some beating. I may never see the like again. Certainly the volume is a concern but I have already got about half of it. I'll get them cleaned and processed as speedily as possible so I can get the excess moved onto other collectors, plus there's a couple of shows coming up where I can move the excess on. 🙂👍
Nice to see the 2nd and 3rd thousands. I was lucky enough to be contacted by Matt at about the same time as you and buy a small number of books filling gaps, such as the last Services Edition that I needed and one of those very rare wartime main series books.
PCS members will find the name W. A. Swales in the new facsimile of Newsletters 1 to 5 - several times!
Thanks Andrew! I'm really pleased you got some books yourself my friend, I'll drop you an email shortly.
And I thought I bought too many books! What an incredible collection. I can't believe it. It's almost as big as Texas where I'm from:)
Lol, not sure it's quite that big but it's certainly an immense haul🙂
I can feel your excitement over this amazing collection! Really enjoyed going along with you and seeing a little of England (and friend and son) on your Penguin journey! From Australia 🥰
Thanks Jenny. I'd love to do more of this sort of video. I have a few in mind...🙂
Wow incredible! Once in a lifetime chance and great to see your channel reaching out to many and your collection growing by the box full! Look forward to seeing the cleaning and sorting ahead. Congrats on such a great haul and kudos to Matt to reaching out.
Thanks my friend. This was of course something special. A lifetimes collection. These later books might have taken years for me to put together so getting them in one hit, even if I have over a thousand doubles is fine with me. Matt was really great too🙂
Mouth-watering collection and what a great adventure. Thanks for documenting the trip and bringing us along with you.
Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed this one🙂
This was so cool. So much history you get to unpack. Congrats on the fantastic new items for your collection.
Thanks my friend, I have a lot of work ahead of me.....🙂
Jules, simply amazing! Great that you saved this important collection. I will stay tuned to see more as you go though them. That is a book lover heaven!
Thanks Gary, I have literally been swimming in all these books, a huge undertaking but very worthwhile indeed🙂
So cool. Love the Penguins!
Thanks my friend!
I love the cover designs!
They are lovely, nothing quite like them!
Great haul. You’re gonna a bigger house! 😮
You're right Bob, this has sent things to another level 🙂
Wow, what a great collection.. I must admit books are not my thing as I'm am actually Corgi Toys collector. However, I love your enthusiasm. Good for you in obtaining such a collection.... Looking forward to your next Corgi Model Club review.
Thanks my friend. Next Corgi Model Club review in about three weeks plus the Batmobile is on its way🙂
Jules! Epic!!! Not just this incredible score of books, but that you’ve already started sorting. For me I would still be sitting at home surrounded by the unopened boxes, so you have my utmost admiration and respect for making this book collectors dream come true, but also for your dutiful diligence in starting the organization process. Stupendous and awesome on both accounts! Also loved the backstory on the original collector and seeing that roadside rest center which is unlike any other I’ve ever seen. A terrific event and video account of it! Congratulations! ❤
Thanks Glen, if you were here now I would have enlisted your help🙂 it's a lovely collection and I'm enjoying going through and processing it and getting the books looking as good as possible. So pleased you enjoyed the video, take care mate
@@JulesBurt Christmas in July!
I am not a book collector or avid reader. Many consider this odd as my degree is in English. However, I do collect plenty of other bits and bobs.
As a result, it is always wonderful to watch your videos and share your enthusiasm with great empathy.
You have a wonderfully relaxed style of presentation, allowing me to escape into your world of passion and love.
If I did collect books and had reached a point in life (57 at the moment) where I needed to pass my treasures on to another, it would be a privilege and a joy to find someone like you.
You are clearly a lovely chap with great warmth, easy going and assured; dependable and with great integrity.
To me, an example of how to be happy as an adult and retain that child like excitement for simple pleasures.
It's hard to retain our wide eyed wonder and even harder to translate it into something tangible a viewer of your videos can share.
Indeed, in your recent video regarding finishing off your 1000 Penguin editions you described that magical feeling we get when in a shop and the world spins, the shivers down the spine and the shaking associated with discovering something truly special.
I want to say a massive thank you because your channel is a haven, a shelter from the cruel beating realities we have to bare.
You give permission for me to feel happy....happy for others and also remind me of those moments in my own collecting where a random and unexpected discovery leads to an initial rush and then a sense of completion.
All very silly, boyish fun but yet so imperative.
You also share my cleaning 'OCD' :) It ia a part of the process that puts a little of you into the items we collect. And watching you with your Mr Sheen, the trusty toothbrush plus the adjustment of items on your table is so comforting.
I collect, old fountain pens, vintage cameras, DE razors, watches and anything related to Blakes 7 :) to name but a few. I have friends who collect books and we are all united not by the items theselves but by the process and the thrill of collecting.
Thank you for sharing your journey and yourself.
Very best wishes, Paul.
Thanks so much Paul, that's really lovely of you to leave such a thoughtful comment.
I've always hoped that my channel can be totally free of any hatred or jealously and on the whole, 99.9% of the time it is, even in the comments.
So many of my viewers have a shared love of collecting. It's our passion and our love. I also have a very understanding wife!
As for old fountain pens, do you have or have ever seen The Penguin Pen? Released through Penguin Books in about 1943/1944.
My best and thanks again, Jules.
@@JulesBurtThank you Jules. No sadly I have never seen one of those pens. I do have some older ones, indeed it's much better to purchase an older Mont Blanc than the newer over priced ones. I have a lovely old Waterman with a flexible nib which I love. I am not as active in the pen market at the moment (collecting is a bit like spinning plates isn't it) but if I do see one I will certainly let you know. It would be lovely to have that on display with your books on a vintage pen rest. Thanks again. Paul.
@CrowCragg thanks Paul, my fingers will be crossed🙂
That's a fabulous buy Jules, I'm very pleased for you, I know you were excited about it.
Thanks so much Jack, this was indeed an epic haul, where's it all going to go?!
Wow. Amazing Jules. I can't imagine getting such a massive collection in one go. Enjoy it 😊
It's all too much🙂
Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks 🙂
Mind-boggling! Can't wait to see your leftovers in Exeter in a couple of months time 😁
Thanks, I'm sure I'll have plenty left for Exeter👍🙂
That wall of books right at the beginning - what an exciting trip.
It was pretty epic!
Nice one, Jules! What a treasure trove!
It's totally insane Bren🙂
What a massive haul! Beautiful country and the food looks so good.
Thanks, that services is on another level 🙂
Boss services! Looks similar to Tebay on the M6. I'll be stopping off there very soon!
Nice, they're great!
... Gloucester... they have grass on their roof...
What a treasure trove - so exciting for you. I reckon it is probably a good feeling for their old owner to know they are going to someone who will treat them well and care for them.
Oo! I think I saw a couple of the old Gerald Durrell books! The red Penguin copy of My Family and Other Animals! I wonder if I still have mine in storage - they were great books which I would love to re-read.
Cage Me A Peacock! I have a hardback cover of that one!! A few years I tried to review it on Goodreads and found I was the only person to have (apparently) read it.
Guns before butter! Love that book.... and look at all those old Puffins, so hard to find these days.
This is a marvellous book haul! I am sure it is incredible from a collector POV too :)
Thanks so much. Gloucester services does indeed have a grass roof, buried into the ground! The Durrell is in there. Pleased as I've only got the reprint of that one. So many other goodies.,...🙂 Matt's grandad was very pleased with their new home.
@@JulesBurt Amazing haul! I am so excited for you.
Thank you for the video, Jules! Incredible collection.
Thanks my friend 🙂
So wonderful!!!❤
Thanks 🙂
Absolutely brilliant Jules! So jealous!!
Thanks Chris!
What a haul! I’m looking forward to those cleaning videos.
I have started already David!
I only collect movie and tv tie-in books but dang, it would be fun to look through a collection like that!
There's just more to it every time I go through it. The sixties books are fantastic and a lot of them are new to me.
An astonishing haul and a delightful video ☺️
Thanks so much.
Genuinely amazing! Great collection.
Thanks David🙂
Congrats on your new additions 🙂
Thanks my friend 🙂
Not only a fantastic haul, but you managed to film The Queen over your left shoulder at the 2:49 mark! That IS a day to remember for sure! 😮
Ha! I don't remember her ghost being there!
Great camera work, Sam!!
He's getting better 🙂
fabulous - lucky you - well done - from NZ
Thanks my friend 🙂
Amazing collection, Congrats!
Thanks Sherri!
@@JulesBurt you're very welcome☺
beautiful books
I think so too!
That service stop is alot like the ones we have on the North East Coast of the U.S., Maryland to New York.
It's one of the best👍
Jiggery pokry! Love it 30 years of collecting for one through 1000. One day for.2k-3k
Won't be long!
Waw it is à treasure. Ure lucky man.
Thanks 🙂
OH LORDY. I am green with envy.
Penguin green I hope🙂
vintage paperback heaven !
I'm in it right now!
Big question: did the collection include a copy of "Death on the Borough Council"?
No it didn't, but I got that the week before!
Never heard of "Penguin Paperbacks" ...had to looked that up.
Now I'm a little bit smarter... 🙂
I'm pleased🙂
i wrote a crime/detective novel for Peguin and they released a promo copy for reviewers in the old green vintage style for reviewers as a sales gimmick. I don't think it helped that much! do you think it would be worth anything? by the way very nice to see Ed McBain there. What a great writer he was!
I too love Ed McBain, hoping to upgrade some of my copies from this haul. Your proof would be of interest to collectors of so called 'mock Penguins', but I'm afraid they probably wouldn't pay much for it😔
@@JulesBurt Oh well - not a problem. Thank you!
@marrow-lj2gy 🙂
The quest is the quest! ✊
It was epic🙂
Amazing!
It's a great collection 🙂
Wow, wasn’t that a great haul. I bet it was exciting to get them all
It certainly was!
I was wondering about the question of shelf space
It's going to be tough tbh but I have a plan.....🙂
Woowwwww.
(This is my soul typing cz I died out of jealousy)
Thanks my friend 🙂
Oh…my…..god….
It's all too much!
@@JulesBurt they are glorious!!
Tremendous.
Thanks!
You should have rented a van. Where do you keep all of them? Homes in the UK arent that big.
A van was considered but down to timing and needing to keep the boxes in the car for a day or so while I made space, the car was thexway to go. It was also cheaper👍
Jealousy is ripping through my veins rn
Lol, sorry, not sorry🙂
Do you just keep building more rooms onto your house?
It's proving problematic 😉
Aaaaamaaazing
Yep, a great haul👍
With hauls like this you may have to upgrade to a truck. ☺
I wish I had!
Lovely video. But the main message of this video is...hire a van next time!
We looked into it but it was far more expensive to hire than you might think plus we would have been under pressure to get it emptied and returned. By being in my car, I could take my time.
Fucking hell. 😅
Well, quite.....
Mega Jules. You allude to price early in the vid but don't say what you paid. What can you tell us? £2 a book? More?
Ah sorry, that's private my friend.
I kept wondering about that too. lol😂
@@Pizzageek-jc4xp It's a bit odd because Jules details prices paid in many of his other vids and even does an eBay round-up and has covered a few auction lots he wanted to buy so he understands that price-paid gives context for collectors. It seemed he was going to talk about price but then didn't. I don't think anyone was expecting specifics but a general idea would've been appreciated.