From: gemcgar@shoescomcast.net   
      
   On July 10th, a thief stole three rare books from a garage sale at my   
   home in Plymouth, MN.  I reported the theft to the Plymouth Police.  I   
   think the thief stole the books for resale.  I am asking you to please   
   report this person to me or the Plymouth Police if he or she brings you   
   the books for sale or consignment.  The number for the police is   
   763-509-5160. If this person contacts you, take his name and number and   
   after he leaves, report him.  Do not confront him.  He also stole a   
   collection of antique postcards.  We are not sure how many he took but   
   the whole 'risqué' section was missing.  These cards were from 1890-1920   
   and would not be considered porno today.   
      
      Here is a description of the books.   
      
   Science of Fishing by Lake Brooks, decorative blue/green cloth hardcover.   
   Publisher St. Louis: A.R.Harding 1912   
   May have the name Johnston in the inside cover.  Value $60-$80   
      
   Camp Life in in the Woods & the Tricks of Trapping & Trap Making   
   by Gibson W. Hamilton   
   First published in 1881, this complete, illustrated guide reveals how to   
   catch everything from tigers and bears to squirrels and mice, and offers   
   general advice on camping and hiking in the woods.   
   4 1/2x 7 1/4, 312 pages and illustrated. Green cloth hardcover.   
   This may also have the name of Johnston inside the cover or first page.   
   Value $200, very rare! (This may have been a 1909 edition.)   
      
   Guncraft by William A Bruette, burgundy cover   
   Published by: Forest and Stream Publishing Co. New York   
   Date published 1912, a scarce book.  Value $100   
   May have the name Johnston on inside.   
      
   I am describing this from memory and some notes taken so I am not   
   certain of the publishing dates but they were very old.  I researched   
   the books on the internet for information and prices before trying to   
   sell them.  They were in the Johnston family for four generations and we   
   had just made the hard decision to part with them.  We are very upset   
   about the theft.  We would appreciate your help in the arrest of this thief.   
      
   Sincerely,   
      
   Grace McGarvie (owner of postcards)   
   Jackie Johnston (owner of books)   
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