Many books were published around the turn of the last century with elaborate chromolitho covers and. Your old books lists questions and answers about book collecting. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. Finding the value of old childrens books thriftyfun. Two, it could be super rare which is most common and three, it could have been discontinued, which usually ups the demand for certain valuable toys. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994.
Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. There are old comic books on pulp paper which are highly collectible, and probably some series books and mass market books as well, but with children s juvenile or picture books, be wary of pulp paper unless it is a collectible wartime edition. Published in 1866, its 150 years old, and valued at. Nov 05, 2019 that old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot to a potential buyer. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling.
We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. Most valuable childrens books you might already own. Top 50 rare and valuable books the following books are considered by many collectors to be the most rare and valuable. Even though the most valuable books of the 20th century predate the 1960s, there are a fair number of books published since 1960 that have significant value. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the childrens picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from. Just because a book is old doesnt mean that its automatically valuable. Seuss books published after 1954, starting with on beyond zebra, can be found in collectible condition with a modest amount of effort. May 15, 2017 20 classic childrens books that teach valuable lessons by sheri sankner. Valueyourmusic the 50 most valuable childrens vinyl. 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 explained, speaking to the daily mail. 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. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books. Jan 19, 2006 books this article is more than 14 years old.
While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notvery old books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. However, newer editions would also be rare to come across at the time, due to a paper shortage caused by rationing during world. Hidden treasures on your bookshelf bottom line inc. Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of.
Instead, the basis for selecting the top 100 picturebooks are the six factors affecting collectibility numbered, below, for reference purposes only, not meant as a prioritization, with two. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. Best in childrens rare books by the bookworm on april 10, 2011 art of the book, childrens rare books between 1957 and 1961, nelson doubleday publishers, contributed the most amazing childrens. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money. There were only 200 copies of it printed on july 4th, 1776, and only about 26 copies survive to this day. Dec 11, 20 the library of congress has a collection of books that would make any bookworm turn green with envy. Many of these valuable modern books are from early in the careers of authors who only later became widely read. 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.
For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the children s picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from each decade, covering the 1930 s up the 1990 s. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectable children s books. So now might be a good time to look through your old book collection. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Crayon or pen markings, and torn or lost dust jackets will all bring down the value of a book. The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. The attraction of childrens books lies in the vibrant illustrations or exciting tales that fill their pages. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. This is the first book ever printed in what is now known as the united states and it was created in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts twenty years after pilgrims had arrived. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more.
Childrens books archives raptis rare books fine rare. Raptis rare books is a trusted antiquarian book dealer, and we maintain a wide variety of collectible and antique books. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. 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 childrens books in the biblio rare book room. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers. Humble children s books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then. The top 100 collectible childrens books introduction and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Antiquarian booksellers association of america lists booksellers and appraisers near you.
Many of the rare and antique vintage children s books featured below have beautiful illustrations, and many of. This story about the worlds bestloved rabbit commands a hefty price tag. Apr 03, 2019 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 explained, speaking to the daily mail. However, newer editions would also be rare to come across at the time, due to a paper shortage caused by rationing during.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. There are old comic books on pulp paper which are highly collectible, and probably some series books and mass market books as well, but with childrens juvenile or picture books, be wary of. Some of these classic childrens books are listed twice, first in year of appearance and later in the year that the most collectible edition was published. Readers and collectors still cherish childrens literature much as they did during the first booming period of childrens books in the late 18th century. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries.
Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks and children s literature. Mar 14, 2011 the 25,000 books in my picturebook database could be sorted by value and the hundred most valuable selected. Links to websites to help you value, sell or find rare books. Most valuable first edition childrens books collecting, identifying.
The world of collectible childrens books has come of age. Buy childrens books for sale at auction invaluable. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of children s books. From the world s smallest book only a measly 125 of an inch by 125 of an inch and smaller. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars. Although childrens books have always been collected, it is only within. The original declaration of independence, signed by thomas jefferson, benjamin franklin, and john adams, is easily one of the rarest, most sought after documents of all time. Jul 27, 2017 truth is, there are many valuable old toys out there, 80s and 90s toys that are worth a shit ton for a myriad of reasons. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare. An antiques expert has revealed some of the most valuable childrens books with. Since most little golden books were opened and enjoyed by readers, uncirculated books must be in pristine, mint condition and are considered rare and valuable. After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light.
If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Welcome to old children s books, selling children s literature and picture books online since 1994. The top 100 collectible childrens books introduction. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold.
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. If youre looking for first edition or rare childrens books online, youve come to the right place. Ellery queen is a pseudonym for cousins frederic dannay and james yaffe. A first edition of the tale of peter rabbit 1901 by beatrix potter, left, can be difficult to identify, but can fetch. A book is considered rare and therefore more valuable when demand exceeds. Nowadays, a total of 11 copies are believed to be distributed throughout the country in universities such as harvard and yale and libraries such as the new york public library. The children s book quickly sold out three months after its release. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible childrens books. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectable childrens books. The 20 most valuable books you might have at home daily.
And every day, thousands of books sell and thousands more are added from booksellers all over the world. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. The common childrens books that are worth thousands. Check out 11 of the most collectible books of the decade below and then troll your own shelves or set your folks back home on a scavenger hunt through those dusty boxes of old books in their garage. Every family has a collection of old childrens classics, most likely gathering. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. The 25,000 books in my picturebook database could be sorted by value and the hundred most valuable selected. Some innovative artists and writers began to invent childrens literature with the creation of popup books, adventure stories, and illustrated books. This is a list of printed books, manuscripts, letters, music scores, comic books, maps and other documents. A re the books from your childhood packed away in boxes in the basement or the attic.
Johannes gutenberg, printed 1456, 180 copies known to exist. Most valuable childrens books you might already own collectable. A discussion of the most valuable vintage paperback authors follows. If youve got an old copy of this hiding in the back of your wardrobe, hurry up. The childrens book quickly sold out three months after its release.
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