So, on December 3rd, I bought a
1765(!) publication of John Gay's
The Beggar's Opera on eBay for the grand sum of $47.97 ($39.99 + $3.86 shipping and $4.12 tax). It's not in great condition, but I just liked the idea of owning a book that's actually older than the country. The estimated delivery date was last Friday, December 11, but it was not delivered.

As of yesterday, the last item in the shipping info was on December 8: PROCESSED THROUGH USPS FACILITY, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07097!