Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 11, 1 November 2012 — Vintage book sale [ARTICLE]

Vintage book sale

The Kaua'i Historical Society will put on its final "Last Ever" Vintage Book Offering at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the lobby of the newly restored Historic County building. Offerings include rare and vintage Hawaiiana books, most published before 1950 and some dating to the 19th century, said Karen Ouye of KHS. Book prices will range from $5 to several hundred dollars. There is no admission fee. Reproductions of rare and historic Kaua'i photos will also be offered, as well as reproductions of a 1903 map of the island and a 3-foot-by-4-foot giclee of a Coco Palms lagoon, she said. Last year, the society's vintage book sale and pā'ina attracted 300 people. This year's event will be more intimate and will offer wine, cheese and a silent auction. The books being sold are duplicates from KHS's collection and the sale is expected to be the last as the society clears out space to expand its collection, Ouye said. KHS members will receive a 10 percent discount on all items. The society anticipates posting a list of items to be offered on its website, kauaihistoricalsociety.org. For information, eall (808) 245-3373 or email info @kauaihistoricalsociety.org.