Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. 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. Look for story books for toddlers that also feature favorite characters from television shows and movies. An old book doesnt have to be rare to be worth money. Looking for the value of a vinyl record, cd, cassette or any other music format.
The next edition 4,000 copies was released in december of 1865 but dated 1866. Vintage and antique books best price on antique books online. Market research says childrens books up, overall market flat. From the worlds smallest book only a measly 125 of. Childrens books archives raptis rare books fine rare. Valueyourmusic the 50 most valuable childrens vinyl. Most valuable first edition childrens books collecting, identifying. Humorous adventures, decaying english manors, odious guardians and a resourceful heroine are always hallmarks of a classic childrens book. The best childrens stories spread far and wide across the globe, lighting up eyes and easing kids to sleep. Finding the value of old childrens books thriftyfun. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. I am the author of the childrens picturebook price guide, and have been a passionate collector of first edition childrens books for thirty years.
Childrens books grew popular in london in the mid1700s, and included moral stories, religious hymns, didactic literature, and poetry. Frequently, if you have a book that is a collectors edition or signed by the author, you can obtain more money for it. Links to websites to help you value, sell or find rare books. Many books are available with sesame street, dora, max and ruby and other beloved characters finally, pick up some awardwinning books for kids, such as caldecott medal winning books, that are sure to become favorites in your home.
Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at. For hardcover books published from the 20th century onwards, the presence of a dust jacket and its condition also greatly affect value. Value of little golden books lovetoknow kids books. Its over 100 years old and was one of the first books in potters.
A children s 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. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. As with any collectible book, the condition of a little golden book is everything when determining value. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Browse our wide selection of discount childrens books from the most popular authors in the genre. Get your hands on a whole host of cheap kids books. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. How to determine value of old childrens books ehow. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they. Those 1865s are like hens teeth and have sevenfigure price tags. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth.
Fantastic 1940s childrens books that fly under the radar. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, childrens books and vintage children. We provide a solid introduction to the hobby, childrens book values, and first edition identification points for key picturebooks, including dr. Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. Global catalog of library collections antiquarian booksellers association of america. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectable childrens books. Weve got something for all tastes from classic childrens tales to beautifully illustrated educational books.
The first appearance of this book in print 2,000 copies in 1865 was shortlived as illustrator john tenniel disliked the print quality. Raptis rare books is a trusted antiquarian book dealer, and we maintain a wide variety of collectible and antique books. If you are having difficulty understanding some of the terms used by rare booksellers, refer to our glossary, which also includes a. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Buying and pricing childrens books old childrens books. Lucky collectors sometimes run across rare editions while browsing antique shops, yard sales, flea markets, or estate sales. Value of little golden books childrens books lovetoknow. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Beyond scarcity, there are several other factors that influence the value of an old book.
Like any item, a book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. However, the term collectible childrens book refers to a book that will hold or increase its monetary value as to edition, condition, and scarcity. We no longer purchase exlibrary books, no matter what the literary value. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions. The library of congress has a collection of books that would make any bookworm turn green with envy. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Shop for children s books by age, series, author, subject and format.
This story about the worlds bestloved rabbit commands a hefty price tag. If you have anything to sell, be it a single item or a whole collection then please contact us for a fast efficient and courteous response. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. Interactive books with moving parts, illustrations under flaps, and other three dimensional displays have been popular since the 1800s. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare. Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect childrens books for both little kids and.
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 each decade, covering the 1930s up the 1990s. 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 them out. Published in 1866, its 150 years old, and valued at. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. If youre looking for first edition or rare childrens books online, youve come to the right place. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting.
Books about social situations, holidaysreligion, games and activities, and educational titles are driving the growth in childrens nonfiction with sales in these specific categories up between. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Most valuable childrens books you might already own. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. Crayon or pen markings, and torn or lost dust jackets will all bring down the value of a book. The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. 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. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. Childrens, classics curated by the old library shop. Shop for childrens books by age, series, author, subject and format. This book is for childrens books that were published from 1940 to 1949.
A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50 %, and make it harder to find a buyer. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Kenneth grahames wind in the willows and the fantasy tales of cs lewis are desirable, too. Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. It could be that its a bit thumbed and looks valueless, so its likely to be thrown away or given to a local charity, only later to be discovered by an eagleeyed. In order for the book to gets its maximum value it must be in perfect condition. Discover the best childrens values books in best sellers. Even if you dont have this kind of treasure on your hands, once youve identified your copys edition and publication details, you can assess its market. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We do purchase unusual childrens books, including foreign language books and.
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