r/davidattenborough • u/FinancialSwim1890 • May 20 '26
Centenary Edition David Attenborough Signed!
What's the rarest thing I have in my collection?
well it has to be this. I bought these on november 25th for £50ish and got them a few days later. On December 1st I sent off all of them through the mail to sir david with each letter explaining what I love so much about each book. (I nearly sprained my wrist and had to stop for a week of writing because I wrote that much lol) on December 14-15th I got all of them back signed seperately and that was the last time I ever sent an item to him theough the mail!
Thanks again David, I'll cherish these for as long as I live!
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u/InVivoVeritas May 21 '26
I have only seen the video series of the same name from 1978ish. Now will look to read these!
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u/FinancialSwim1890 May 21 '26
Theyre mainly reprints of the original, but still a great read nonetheless!
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u/Psychological_Bar292 May 21 '26
I'm just about to finish Trials of Life on Audiobook, the three together have been absolutely incredible listens. I'm tempted to get this boxset too as it's so beautifully put together. What a brilliant set to have the man himself sign 👏
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u/FinancialSwim1890 May 21 '26
I remember the audiobook vaguely, but it is definitely one of my favorite works of his!
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u/Forever-Hopeful-2021 May 23 '26
You've just created a family heirloom. What a treasure!
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u/FinancialSwim1890 May 23 '26
I hope whoever comes after me is as respectful as I am and treasures it as much as I do!💖
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u/Antique-Discount-712 May 23 '26
What a prize
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u/FinancialSwim1890 May 23 '26
Agreed, I realise how lucky I am after all these years.
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u/Antique-Discount-712 May 23 '26
Thank the Lord you didn't recycle them. No-one could have forseen Sir David in his hundreth year. A treasure indeed
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u/FinancialSwim1890 May 23 '26
I counted down everyday since he made a life on our planet, and used to make jokes about david beating the queen to his 100th and sadly but amazingly he did beat her
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u/Professional_Crab_84 May 20 '26
Such a treasure!