For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing of ferdinand also by leaf. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. 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. Find out what bigspending collectors are purchasing through the online marketplace. Amongst this list of expensive books, most are ancient texts that bear significant historical value and some are literature works by hugely celebrated authors. Rarity is not necessarily determined by age or edition. Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jan 28, 2014 according to a new list from, sex is the most soughtafter outofprint title among its users. The top 10 most expensive rare books sold on abebooks this. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Kenneth grahames wind in the willows and the fantasy tales of cs lewis are desirable, too.
Along with the list, our expert has offered some helpful tips to prospectus book investors, on what to look out for when buying a book as a collectable or investment. From the worlds smallest book only a measly 125 of. Some books become rare not because of the content of the book itself, but because a famous person owned it. Some of the most expensive and extremely valuable vintage toys. The top 100 list was compiled based on aggregated searches in 20 and includes. You knew pokemon had to show up somewhere on the list and here it is. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century.
Identifying, and valuing first edition dr seuss books. Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900 3. Dec 11, 20 the library of congress has a collection of books that would make any bookworm turn green with envy. Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Cuthbert gospel is an early 8thcentury pocket gospel book which is written in latin. The library of congress has a collection of books that would make any bookworm turn green with envy. Rowling created seven extraspecial versions of this storybook. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and it s the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible children s books. One of the copies was discovered behind a painting that. The 20 most valuable books you might have at home daily.
Top 50 rare and valuable books the following books are considered by many collectors to be the most rare and valuable. 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 1930s up the 1990s. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring children s books ever written, inscribed by the author. Worlds best valuable antique wealthiest collectors guide book for global billionaires and millionaires lee, may on. The 10 most expensive books in the world flavorwire. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notveryold books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. Books from the 1940s through the mid 1960s are rare since many were discarded after years of use. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Childrens books continue to be one of the most popular categories of collectible books.
Johannes gutenberg, printed 1456, 180 copies known to exist. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. But when talking about treasured children s books you cant ignore the harry potter series. Most expensive copy to sell on abebooks a first edition signed by rackham sold for. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. And condition is perhaps even more critical than in hardcovers. There were only 200 copies of it printed on july 4th, 1776, and only about 26 copies survive to this day.
The most expensive books in the world readers digest. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback by bruce black just as in collecting their hardcover counterparts, numerous factors lead to collectibility in vintage paperbacks. The works of william shakespeare are amongst the most influential in the world, continuing to have great precedence in western literature 400 years after his death in 1616. Many of the rare and antique vintage childrens books featured below have beautiful illustrations, and many of them are signed or first edition copies of beloved titles. These lists provide a remarkable insight in the world of rare book collecting and reveal what the big spenders are adding to their libraries. From the world s smallest book only a measly 125 of an inch by 125 of an inch and smaller. A first edition of tolkiens lord of the rings can cost. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2.
According to a new list from, sex is the most soughtafter outofprint title among its users. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Our international team of fifteen books specialists work in tandem with sothebys regional representatives throughout the world. Many editions of h2g2 are worth are worth a fair sum of money. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money.
The poky little puppy, a little golden book childrens books janniesattic. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. Before this book, meant to be the same childrens book that figures heavily in harry potter and the deathly hallows, became a mass. Twenty years have gone by since i wrote 100 years 100 books. Value of little golden books lovetoknow kids books. The most expensive candy by andrechevalier on march 9, 2020 the unison of three greatly provocative and timechanging minds were responsible for the bestseller candy, which on one hand greatly influenced popular culture of the 1960s, and on the other, caused furor for its vulgar take on contemporary culture. The condition of the book was especially remarkable because, as parents know all too. Their depth of knowledge and global reach have established sothebys as the leading seller in this diverse field with sales from the. Rowling only created seven copies of this childrens book first mentioned in harry potter and the deathly hallows. Affordable alternative any of the harry potter books signed by their illustrators ie mary grandpre, jim kay, jason cockroft are available for low threefigure sums. Make offer children s books big golden dr seuss animal story elves 1951 1945 1938 1928 the cat in the hat 1957 dr. May 10, 2017 the most valuable rare books in existence.
In fact, these are some of the most expensive ever sold. Make offer childrens books big golden dr seuss animal story elves 1951 1945 1938 1928 the cat in the hat 1957 dr. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. Its over 100 years old and was one of the first books in potters children s book range. When one went to auction, it was expected to sell for. Collectible authors and themes obviously add to value. Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectable childrens books. The books have a slim, paperboard cover with a gold binding at the spine. Probably one of the most famous and well known childrens books, the first edition of where the wild things are cost just a little over three dollars when it was released.
For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers. Jul 22, 2017 most would never go through the trouble to obtain original copies, especially when reprinted versions contain the same information. Nov 24, 2017 the most contemporary and arguably most magical book on the list was purchased for. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will. Most would never go through the trouble to obtain original copies, especially when reprinted versions contain the same information. His first folio is so rare because it is the first authoritative collection of his plays, compiled by his friends and business partners who helped run his theatre company. Seuss books should also own a copy of first editions of dr. 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. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman rare. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. 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. Some books, in particular, have matched their literary worth with a price tag.
If youd have bought this book when it was new it would have cost you 1s 2d thats about 14p in todays money. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. They were decorated with silver and moonstones and featured her own illustrations. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. The average price of most pre1920s editions is around. The most valuable books you may have at home we have commissioned a book expert to compile a list of the most valuable antique books that exist and could be owned by members of the public.
Most valuable childrens books you might already own. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Abebooks most expensive sales abebooks periodically publishes a list of the most stunning books recently sold. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Also known as the stonyhurst gospel, this book is one of the most valuable religious books urizen in the world. If the book has personal notations in the margins, the value goes up even more. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. The children s book quickly sold out three months after its release. The 20 most valuable books of today loveantiques blog.
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