The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. International league of ant iquarian booksellers booksellers and appraisers outside of the united states. Youll likely recover the cost of this book very quickly, with your new ability to figure out whats a first edition. Copies of john grishams first book are worth more than. The first edition is interested in buying specific rare books and we offer great prices and secure payment options. We break down the archie series for the first 100 issues, plus spinoffs, annuals and christmas specials.
With over 20 years serving oz collectors, we had an opportunity to obtain a large collection of oz books and memorabilia. If you are interested in having us take a look at your book, please fill out the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. As a rare book dealer, i get calls on a weekly basis to provide valuations of first editions. That old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot.
Wizard price guide wizard of oz books rare, first editions. Check your local phone directory under books, used. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. When considering the value of rare book like a shakespearean folio found tucked away in the corner of your favourite bookstore or a first edition of the da vinci. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more. How much is your signed book worth and where to sell it. First edition copies state first edition on the page and the number sequence will be 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3. For instance, a rare first edition of charles darwins on the origin of species was auctioned. Welcome to thank you for stopping by our online bookstore. The estimated values in the table are for first edition.
A pocket guide to the identification of first editions details the methods over 4,600 different publishers use to identify their first editions. It pays to try to get a couple of different appraisals before you decide to sell your book just to make sure you know all you can about the book and its potential value beforehand. Find the value of your old books with the abebooks guide. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. The first edition offers collectors the finest notable rare books. Our books specialist became interested in first editions while in high school. Professional bookmanship, secure credit card ordering,fast reliable service and expert packaging. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. We specialize exclusively in the wizard of oz books series.
Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book dealers combine. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. These requests usually involves some household names of authors of.
Our books are historically important and allow the reader to own a piece of history. The oldest item was an illuminated scroll dating to the th century, and the priciesta first edition of copernicuss study of the heavensheld. If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. The ten most expensive mormon books meridian magazine. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide.
Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. The premier online comics price guide free comic book values. You probably want to know how much your signed copy is worth and where you can sell it. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. Here are a few of our thousands of independent booksellers that offer appraisal services.
Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington, specialises in buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian. The philosophers stone is a 1st ed, 1st print one of the 500, chamber of secrets is a 1st edition 1st print, prisoner is a 1st ed 1st print 1st state with errors, goblet of fire is first edition by omnia, and last are all 1st edition as stated. If the initial print run known as the first printing or first impression sells out and the publisher decides to produce a subsequent printing with the same typeset, books from that second print run can be described as a first edition, second printing. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have. Check out ken sanderss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1830 first edition. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market.
The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4941 other libraries. Seuss books should also own a copy of first editions of dr. Some books are published in such huge quantities that first editions are very common. See what bloggers and the media say about librarything. Find out how to tell if a book is a first edition with this handy guide. A second method is to find the online listings of actual nancy drew collectors. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing. Archies girls betty and veronica comics price guide. The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. A first edition is the first time a book is printed by a publisher.
Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf, get ready to cash in. Before you do, its critical to conduct research to verify the authenticity of the signature, determine your book s market value, avoid scams, and compare the best places to sell signed books so you can get a fair price. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. For hardcover books published from the 20th century onwards, the presence of a dust jacket and its condition also greatly affect value. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay, select sold, then view the results. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Not all first editions say the words first edition on the title page. Check out leila dunbars antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1936 first edition. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing.
A development property is defined in the international valuation standards ivs as. Postal service to anywhere in the continental united states. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. We would love to have a conversation with you about the book you would like to sell. Free shipping we offer free media mail shipping via u. Another route is to contact a local bookseller who offers appraisals. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. Often mistaken for first editions, the literary equivalents of rookie. Its easy to use, and small and light enough to fit in your pocket.
However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it. How a rare book appraiser passes judgment in 30 seconds or. Finding a professional bookseller who has experience in the rare and antiquarian book market is the best first step for a book appraisal. Browse through our inventory below or contact us to discuss your rare books. Free appraisal for ernest hemingway first edition book. Books come in all shapes and sizes and maintain value whether rare, antique. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Here are tips from the worlds leading appraisers to help determine whether. Ernest hemingway first edition book, ernest hemingway 1st edition book, ernest hemingway first edition book auction, ernest hemingway 1st ed. International league of antiquarian booksellers booksellers and appraisers outside of the.
First edition book values how much is a book worth. The aim of this guidance note is to guide the valuer in the approach to development property valuations. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Rare book values are very subjective, and can vary widely depending on what the local market will bear where you are trying to sell your book. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. I have a full set of harry potter books, and was wondering what they would valued at. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. If youd like additional input, enlist the help of an appraiser.
Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered. Bert babcock bookseller modern first editions, signed. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets.
Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. Identifying, and valuing first edition dr seuss books. And to read a fascinating article about collecting books, their values, and womens place in the trade, read about the rare women in the rare book trade.
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