How can I find out what my old books are worth?
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How can I find out what my old books are worth?
To check the value of your books, go abebooks.com or bookfinder.com. You can also sell on these sites or on eBay. Dealers pay immediately, usually about one-third of the retail price.
Are collectible books a good investment?
John Windle, owner of John Windle Antiquarian Books in San Francisco, says collecting books is more akin to a savings account than a short-term investment. “Books tend not to lose value over the long haul,” he says. “It’s not a bad place to put money with a reasonable expectation that it will grow.
Are old hardcover books worth anything?
Unfortunately, the vast majority of the old books have small to no value to collectors. Even though some specific books used to be scarce in a region, purchasing books online, both internationally and nationally, has made books’ value go down.
Are old Hardy Boy books worth anything?
Think conservatively relative to resale value. A good rule: If the title is selling retail for $5 or less, do not expect more than 15-20 percent. If the title brings between $5 and $15, think 20 percent.
Do Rare books increase in value?
Although COVID may be disrupting specific industries, the rare book market is still booming, with books worth more than $100,000 easily selling at auction as of 2021 – 2022.
Are first edition books worth keeping?
Speaking generally, first editions will hold the most value if they are first editions, first printings. Depending on who has published the book and what formats it has been published in, you’ll be looking for hardcover books mostly. But don’t assume all hardcovers are first printings!
Which Hardy Boy book is rarest?
Additionally, the first edition of volume 11, While The Clock Ticked, is extremely rare and perhaps the most valuable of all Hardy Boys books.
How do I tell if a book is a first edition?
Look for the Words “First Edition” on the Copyright Page This will fluctuate depending on the publishing house, but most publishers will designate that a book is a first edition on the copyright page.
How can you tell what edition a book is?
Look for the text that states the edition of the book The copyright page is usually found on the back of the book’s title page. There may be other information on there, such as legal notices, copyright notices, publication information, printing history and ISBN information.
How much is an original copy of A Christmas Carol worth?
The first edition of A Christmas Carol (or The Carol, as it is known to collectors of Dickens’s works) has benefited from all these factors, and hence has consistently risen in value. A true first edition (from the first printing) is generally worth from $18,000 to $45,000.
