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