7 April 2005
I need it for my PhD-thesis on Australian WWI novels, and Mrs Balcombe Brookes is always fun to read. (C.S., Canberra, Australia)

3 April 2005
I have been looking for this particular book for almost forty years and I need it to complete some research I have been working on for some years involving the "Three Body Problem" in celestial mechanics. This book means a lot to me. (F.H. Sc,USA)

1 March 2005
Adam Lindsay Gordon spent 14 of his 16 Australian years in our part of the country, hence the long-term interest. The others also lived in and around Penola! Woods and Gordon were very good friends - rode together, and talked Greek and Latin poetry and Shakespeare out in the 1860s bush. (M.M.,South Australia)

24 February 2005
Hello, I'm from Britan and my dad sent for one of your orphans for my degree. It was An Introduction to the French Theatre. I just wanted to let you know that it has found a loving home and to say thank you for the stamps as well they were a real surprise and made me smile!! I'm doing a drama degree and this book will help me so much with my essay for a module I'm doing on seventeenth centery French theatre. My dad was searching everywhere for this book and I was worried that we wouldn't find it. Thank you again. (K.J.United Kingdom)

9 December 2004
I met the man who captured Eichman so I cant wait to receive a signed copy. (B.F. Ny, USA)

3 April 2004
Thank you very much for the book. I have been looking for this particular book for almost forty years and I need it to complete some research I have been working on for some years.
F.T.H. (Sc, USA)

10 November 2004
Thanks for sending (ANIMALS ARE MY HOBBY) so promptly. I am indeed related to Gertrude Lintz-- she is (or should I say was) my great aunt. She was married to my Great Uncle Bill who was born in Russia and moved to the US in the 1890's. I never met her when she was alive, but the family still tells some stories about her. As you probably realize the Hollywood movie "Buddy" was based on this book, but until now, I only possesed a photo copy of the original volume-- with very poor quality pictures. Several other books for young readers have appeared following the release of the movie. My wife teaches 7th grade reading, and it turns out someone created a reading unit for teachers that includes a section on the life of my great aunt due to her wide ranging eccentricities. Naturally the students want to lean more about this grand old nut in our family tree, and I think this volume will enhance their learning experiences. The book will also become part of the family heirloons for our own children. Best wishes, and thanks again for sending it so quickly. C. Lintz (Tx. USA)

1 October 2004
Thanks so much. It will be much loved as my Dad is a great horse lover and used this book to begin his breeding. He is not well at the moment and it will bring him great deal of joy. Thanks again.
(P.O'K, Victoria, Australia)

25 September 2004
I'm so glad to have discovered your service. Frankly, I was amazed that a copy was available -- such is the magic of the Internet, I guess. The author was the vicar of the Anglican parish in England that I attended as a small boy way back in the early 1940s, hence my interest. (Rev.A.T. Ca.USA)

4 September 2004
The book (by David Bellamy) arrived today in excellent condition as described. Very many thanks for your prompt attention, it was a book that I have searched for for over a year. It was great to get it now as I have just returned from a painting holiday with David Bellamy and his wife. Many thanks,
("R.P. Bristol, UK)

2 September 2004
The woman that wrote it died recently - the only reason I heard about it was from her obituary in the paper, but sounds like she had an interesting life.
(L.P., N.S.W. Australia)

16 August 2004
Thanks for that; it's an enjoyable book. The copy I have is a school prize for my father and has about half the pages missing. Evocative of another Australia, I'd guess.(L.B. Victoria Australia)

14 August 2004
I will be glad to have my own copy of this--instead of footling around with library copies. I am supervising a student who is working on Goudge for an MA in Children's literature. (J.F., Vancouver, Canada)

6 June 2004
This book is a gift for a special woman who once played a role in the touring version of this stage musical. Now she struggles as a waitress. She needs this book as a precious memory. thank you (N.B. Va.USA)

2 February 2001
I received my book, the Letters of Mozart, today and I can't describe how happy I am, having found this book in a book store so far away from home. Thank you very much for everything. The reason I was looking for this book was that I am working on a screenplay about Mozart and his father. I really needed these letters. I am hoping to be in the US next year for a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Directing. As a sign of my appreciation, I would like to include you in my thank you list if I manage to realize this project. "F.E." (Turkey)

15 February 2003
Thanks for the quick response ...This man (the subject of the book) is my cousin who I just visited in Oxford. At 94 he is still interesting and alert with many more stories to tell. This book has been hard to find! Sincerely S.M.P. (PQ, Canada)

15 October 2002
You can't imagine how greatly I appreciate your quick and positive response to my request. My friend will be thrilled to pieces when she receives the book, and again when she receives the note!!! This should all arrive before Halloween, which I was hoping. Every year my friend and I remember a very special Halloween we shared in 1968. So you see, this book is a wonderful reminder of the silly fun we had all those years ago on Halloween which we will never forget! You have added immeasurably to our mutual happiness by your willingness to accommodate the situation. Thank you so much! Take good care, and I'll be in touch with you again, I'm sure. Most sincerely, (L.E.S. Hi, USA)

13 March 2002
I wanted it for sentimental reasons, my late father was mentioned in it so I was delighted to receive a copy. Thank you once again. "A.C." (London, UK)

2 May 2003
Thanks for the book The Carved Cartoon which arrived safely the other day. My wife had ordered it for me. You might be interested to know that I had been looking for the book sporadically for some years, not knowing title or author but only that it was a story about Grinling Gibbons. Normal internet searches had produced no result. When I was about 10 or 11 in the mid 1940s at a boarding school in Somerset my headmaster, an Irish Reverend, used to have a group of us on Sunday evenings into his study - always a place with a certain frisson as it was also the place where boys got caned! But on these evenings, in dim light and before a wonderful peat fire - such a smell - he used to read us a story about Grinling Gibbons, and I have often wanted to discover the story again. It was only when my wife suggested trying abebooks that we had this success. I am really looking forward to reading it again, and also to see how much, if any of it, I can actually remember now. Best wishes to you. (C.B. Norfolk, UK)

30 July 2002
thanks ever so much. I study ancient forms of "Tree Worship" and I am writing a book on the subject thanks for helping me along in my quest that book is a bit hard to come by thanks! (R.K. New Jersey, USA)

11 May 2004
Thank you so much for getting the book off to me. This is to replace my book that I purchased in 1984 when I was down in your country. I lent my book to someone, and they damaged it. It had been in perfect condition. I have given the first grade class here the old book for their study on the ocean. The boys and girls love to look at the pictures and they are very careful with the book. I just wish the other person had been as careful. Thank you again for all your time. I am so glad that I was able to get the same copy. (N.L.A, MT, USA)

17 June 2003
Thank you. It is for our daughter and we hope it will help her studies. As for orphans we adopt many, some are books, these are for me and my research, but some are joeys and wombats and these are for all of us. (L.H. Benalla, Australia)

2 October 2003
I own a bookshop and as I'm sure you do, go above and beyond to keep the customers happy. I had a mother and daughter come into my shop the other day looking for this book. I realised it was out of print and said I could get hold of a second hand copy for her. Obviously I don't make any money on these orders but if it makes a young girl happy and inspires her dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, it is worth it. Thanks for your help and I will continue to use your shop when looking for second hand books for my customers. (E.N. bookshop, Melbourne Australia)

7 January 2001
The Little White Horse arrived in time for Christmas ...I spent the first hour just smelling it ..it was lovely and did , indeed bring back some lovely memories. Thank you. "F.T." England

24 May 2001
Thank you. I am so excited to have found this book. I have been searching for this book for 15 years since my copy was lost. "H.T." (U.S.A.)

12 March 2002
It has a new home with lots of other weaving and craft books to keep it company (many of them also pre-owned, if not always pre-loved). "C.G." (Maryland, USA)