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What first edition books are worth money?
20 Iconic Books You Probably Own That Are Now Worth A LOT Of…
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), J.K. Rowling.
- The Cat in the Hat (1957) Dr.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), Arthur Conan Doyle.
- The Bible (1600 – 1630)
- The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book (1894-1895) Rudyard Kipling:
Are old hardback books worth anything?
Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. A beaten-up old book that is falling apart will have little value. First editions are sought-after by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value.
What makes a book collectible?
Ultimately, though, the value of a book as a collectible is directly related to the book’s relative scarcity. When a lot of people want a book and there are few copies available, that book’s value increases. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply.
How can I tell when a book was printed?
Publishers usually list the printing date on the inside cover. Look at the title page to see if you can find a date. On some books, usually newer ones, you can find a printing date right underneath the title.
How much is a first edition Lord of the Rings worth?
As shown in the photos, the Redditor found a 1st Edition 1954 Hardcover copy of The Fellowship of the Ring. Apparently only 1500 of these UK copies were ever printed, and with the original dust jacket, can go for up to $6,500.
Why are first edition books so valuable?
Why do some people collect first editions of books? Book collectors value first editions because it’s the closest one can get to the author’s intent. The author is usually more invested and involved in the first printing process because it’s the first time their work is born and introduced to the world.
Are hardcover books collectable?
Generally speaking, hardback, or more properly, ‘cased’ books are more collectible than paperbacks. There are many reasons for this. Since the later part of the 19th century, cased books have also been covered by paper wrappers called a dust wrapper or dust jacket.
How much is a first edition of The Hobbit?
First Edition of ‘The Hobbit’ Fetches $210,500 at Auction Photo: Sotheby’s London. A first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit set a new record at the “Part IV of the Library of an English Bibliophile” auction yesterday at Sotheby’s London, selling for £137,000 ($210,500) on a £50,000–70,000 estimate.