What are some old valuable books?
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:
What is a good price to book value?
The price-to-book (P/B) ratio has been favored by value investors for decades and is widely used by market analysts. Traditionally, any value under 1.0 is considered a good P/B value, indicating a potentially undervalued stock. However, value investors often consider stocks with a P/B value under 3.0.
Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money:
- The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Tolkien.
- 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)
What kind of books are rare and collectible?
Rare & Collectible Books Explore a vast selection of first editions, signed copies, and rare & antiquarian books from independent booksellers around the world. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books.
How can you tell if a book is rare?
Many book collectors prize first editions and other rare editions. Check the title page and copyright page to see if your book is a first edition, a revised edition, or a limited edition. These details, which may impact the value of your copy, are usually printed along with the other key identifying information.
When did Abebooks.com start selling rare books?
AbeBooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. When searching on AbeBooks.com it’s important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Search carefully and avoid spelling mistakes.
Why are some books more rare than others?
There’s no one single determinant for scarcity. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market.
Why are some books considered to be rare?
When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. There’s no one single determinant for scarcity. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market.
Where can I buy old and rare books?
Contact us at [email protected] or (646) 469-1851 for a free evaluation of your old and rare books. We are located by appt. at 1510 Lexington Ave and by appt. at 1050 2nd Ave (@55th) Gallery 93 in the Manhattan Art and Antique Center.
How to restore and rebind a rare book?
*Do anything that would alter the specific markings of a rare book to increase or decrease its value. *Begin a job without first evaluating it. Send pictures, or you may want to send the book itself. We will give you an honest appraisal of whether or not we believe it would be worthwhile to restore or rebind your book, and an estimate of the cost.
AbeBooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. When searching on AbeBooks.com it’s important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Search carefully and avoid spelling mistakes.
