Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear. We are peter harrington, book collectors in uk and we are always interested in acquiring old books, rare books and first editions of comparable quality to the ones we list on our website. The common childrens books that are worth thousands. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Discover the best children s values books in best sellers. If possible identify the books date of publication. Its over 100 years old and was one of the first books in potters childrens book range. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. We can pay in pounds, us dollars or euro, and, for higher.
Vintage and antique books best price on antique books online. An old book doesnt have to be rare to be worth money. Every family has a collection of old childrens classics, most likely gathering dust. Lot 2 walt disney linen like books vintage 2006 reprint donald duck mickey mouse. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more. Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. We offer extremely competitive prices and pay promptly. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book.
Unless what you have is a scarce or rare printing, there will probably be examples of real current value, represented in ebays ended auctions. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. At steves collectibles, we have found that some of our happiest customers that we have met in this business are those that have located a favorite children s book from childhood or gotten it for a loved one. We all have memories of those special books we read as children, and biblio is happy to present a large collection of rare and antique vintage children s books in the biblio rare book room. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Johannes gutenberg, printed 1456, 180 copies known to exist. Book conditions will range from acceptable to very good. And every day, thousands of books sell and thousands more are added from. However, the term collectible childrens book refers to a book that will hold or increase its monetary value as to edition, condition, and scarcity. This story about the worlds bestloved rabbit commands a hefty price tag. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions.
We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. We all have memories of those special books we read as children, and biblio is happy to present a large collection of rare and antique. The next time you clean out a closet or organize an old bookshelf or work desk, look for books that are out of print or written decades or centuries ago by a famous writer. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of children s books. Value of little golden books lovetoknow kids books. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Keep in mind that anyone can place any price on an item on ebaythat doesnt have anything to do with its actual value if it doesnt sell. The children s picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the book s title to see first edition identification points for a particular book.
Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. We provide a solid introduction to the hobby, children s book values, and first edition identification points for key picturebooks, including dr. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. Childrens, classics curated by the old library shop. Look inside the book and identify the books publisher complete the publisher field but leave out terms like limited, company or press. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Discover the best children s books on values in best sellers. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. Global catalog of library collections antiquarian booksellers association of america. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. Humble children s books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition.
We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Welcome to old children s books, selling children s literature and picture books online since 1994. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. Most valuable childrens books you might already own collectable. Like any item, a book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Most valuable first edition childrens books collecting, identifying. Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles. Frequently, if you have a book that is a collectors edition or signed by the author, you can obtain more money for it. Values given in other sources are often derived from ebay auction sales often inflated if. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Use the search box above begin by completing the title and author fields. Finding the value of old childrens books thriftyfun. Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars. Each price guide details page includes current market values in ten different grades.
If youre an avid reader, you may at one point find yourself with quite a collection of books. The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectable books, antiquarian books or unique books. Links to websites to help you value, sell or find rare books. Buying and pricing childrens books old childrens books. Lot of 2 vintage 1988 walt disney world magic kingdom guide books maps. However, it doesnt always inspire the excitement or anticipation that i usually feel at the start of a great antique book hunt. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value.
The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. I am the author of the children s picturebook price guide, and have been a passionate collector of first edition children s books for thirty years. Im an antique book appraiser, so i hear this phrase a lot, maybe eight or ten times a week. Usually, many years have passed since even the cover has been viewed. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions abebooks specializes in rare books, great place to research book values mostly specializes in used textbooks if you are a student check.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. But they dont only have sentimental value both traditional classics and modern books. Top 50 rare and valuable books the following books are considered by many collectors to be the most rare and valuable. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library.
Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Tiny libraries offered disney, nondisney and animal stories. If a childrens specialist dealer is interested in the book, he or she will be able to price the book accurately and will give you a fair, probably higher, percentage of. When it comes to the best book collectables, classic authors are. Many books were published around the turn of the last century with elaborate chromolitho covers and. Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks. A childrens book worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, may have an old price ticket inside the cover of just a couple of pounds, he. Lot of 10 vintage old rare antique hardcover books mixed color random the books you will received will be from 1800s to late 1960s. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly.
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