The World of Catasetums by Arthur W. Holst - Orchid Board

Orchid Gurue · #1 03-19-2010, 08:09 AM

Today I saw an offering on Ebay for this book that once belonged to a library for almost $300.00. It is worn and has library markings on it. Does any one know why this book would be so costly? I have a signed personalized copy in ment condition. I wonder what this book would bring?

phearamedusa · #2 03-19-2010, 12:23 PM

Is it a first edition? Did the book cost a fortune to buy originally, and is it now out of print making it hard to find. These all factor into the cost of a book for resale. But that does seem excessive to me.

Orchid Gurue · #3 03-19-2010, 12:50 PM

I got the book on 4/6/2000, the book was copyrighted and published in 1999. The list price was $34.95.

kavanaru · #4 03-19-2010, 01:34 PM

As mentionned, the whole story behind is that teh book is out of print and very difficult to find. Furthermore, it is more or less the ONLY book compiling information about Catasetum (and includes most species currently valid).
I have the book and I love it! However, I can also say that if you are not really into Catasetum it is not worth to spend that much money in the book.. but if you are into Catasetum, just go for it!!

Check in Amazon, sometiems you can get it cheaper there (used). My book came last year from Amazon and was only 120$ (shipment to Europe included!). I have seen twice or thrice there with price variations since then...