Here’s what a catalog entry for the Kindle might look like in the not too distant future.
KINDLE ELECTRONIC READER. Amazon, 2009. First production after the third recall, the rarest of all issues. 8vo. Original silver plastic casing, moderately scratched and soiled, well rubbed at extremities.Lacking the power adapter and jacket (as issued?). Screen cracked but holding. USB cable present. Batteries dead. Some evidence of old moisture stains on keyboard (probably Starbucks coffee) and noticeable acidic odor. Slightly warped as usual from being left on hot dashboard. Tipped-in adhesive sticker on verso with faded name “Updike, J.” may be the Beat Generation poet from Massachusetts and early 21st century radical political blogger (per Wikipedia). Slightly foxed but still desirable. Price: 100globalnotes.
The description was created by Mark Godburn of The Bookmark in North Canaan, CT.