This is a pretty medai savvy bunch...so......

A bit ago an old muzzle-loading-gunsmith friend fell into aging-disrepair, and we became involved in the conversion of goods for money, for his welfare. Most of the 'hardware' is now gone, but there are a few hundred books of historic and gun-arcane quality. researching theme is only time consuming, but bringing them to cyber market is another, Much of the collection are either doublegun or historic arms volumes, some of which are rare and pricey. Not much Western, tho he was an early cowboy fella, with a bowler hat, red vest, and his banjo in many a local 'saloon shoot-outs'

So, what is most important in books after rarity? Condition: covers, binding, spines, title page, and etc. And it has to be good. And that means lots of photos -- or scanned covers and title pages with a handheld scanner - which must have photo copy application -- more than just 'test' copy.

The nearest I've come to a reasonable item is a VuPoint solutions, magic wand Wi-fi PDSWF ST44 79 to 99 bucks.

Before we jump the scanner, any Experiences & Ye Etc. are welcome.

BTW, had the ,45 4 3/4 UFSA out for spin later in the day, and {IMHO} it's just hard to beat the hand friendly, quick pointing design of that sixgun. The tincans & water-filled plastic containers believed it,anyway.

You're right on the books, as with anything else, condition, condition, condition. Research the terms used such as foxing. People hate insect damage and, nowadays, tobacco smoke odor and even a hint of mildew.

The larger format books will not be well served by the normal desktop scanners but photos from most of today's digital cameras will more than suffice. Fill the frame with the book either in composition or by cropping the photo.

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Sincerely,

Hobie

A decent hand-held scanner is about 90 or so.

I'll have to go camera shopping -- given my 'antique' ones around here.