If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary. The market fluctuates based on death of authors, movie or movie remakes, and other factors that bring attention to specific titles. Every imaginable genre and subject, from romance and science fiction to sleaze and the traditional western are among the pocketsized reads youll find in this price guide. The official vintage guitar magazine price guide 2020. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.
For book collectors, vintage sciencefiction titles hold a special appeal. Find vintage paperbacks from online booksellers and bookstores. The next time you clean out a closet or organize an old bookshelf or work desk, look for books that are out of print or written decades or centuries ago by a famous writer. The reasons vary authors selfpublish, publishers lack the necessary budget or the desire to invest in a particular author think of poets particularly or simply softcover is the format of choice for the genre think pulp and the vintage penguins that we see in used bookstores. Bookscans is designed to let you see what the book looks like. I have a set of books that are shakespeare from 1807 i also have pics that i can email u im trying to find the value of these books here is some of what the inside page shows i cant find another book like it anywhere or online please help me figure out what the value are of these books shakespeares dramatic works 9vol edition 2nd printing complete with dr samuel johnson preface and. Cheap pieces of smut filled with lurid scenes of sex and violence. Vintage book alexandre dumas adventure novel russian literature.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We have had books in stock that ed in the late 1800s that we cant even sell for the price of a contemporary mass market cookbook. I would buy it knowing that it is worth some money. Similar to lp album covers, the long term value of paperback books is at least in part due to the cover artwork. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. The book lists thousands of sets, complete with set descriptions, checklists, photos and values, resulting in hundreds of thousands of. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. The most popular authors books are usually not the most valuable simply because printing runs were larger and. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Fragile treasures the worlds most valuable paperbacks. An old book doesnt have to be rare to be worth money. Hidden treasures on your bookshelf bottom line inc. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old. A second method is to find the online listings of actual nancy drew collectors.
By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay, select sold, then view the results. Compare your book to the details of each book listed, comparing the publisher, year published, edition, condition, and any physical description of the book. Collecting paperback books from the 40s, 50s and 60s can be a fun and interesting hobby. Included in the bookscans database are images of significant backcover artwork. Antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary lovisi. An original nightstand book nb 1546 paperback original. Vintage paperback books, magazines, games and more paperback books from the 40s, 50s and 60s reveal a lot about the life and times of this period. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Order of time, paperback by rovelli, carlo, brand new, free shipping in the us. Collecting vintage paperback books vintage bookseller. Ordinarily that would make this book too common to have much valuebut it was a wellread book and a fat book, so relatively few first printings survive in pristine condition. Everyone had seen the graphic covers of these throwaway titles screaming from the racks at bus stations, corner stores, and supermarkets. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books.
This book, in my opinion, is only for serious collectors of vintage paperback books. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered. However, many paperbacks books with soft, not rigid, paperbased covers sell for high prices. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. Many paperback books from this era featured cover artwork not used by todays publishers. Jane austen pride and prejudice 1968 vintage hard cover. An illustrated tribute to legends of the book, by richard a.
Snag yourself one or a bunch of these great old books at bargain basement prices with. Discuss swap pictures, information or swap vintage paperbacks and pulps books. Burroughs pseudonymous first book, an ace double d15 paperback bound backtoback with maurice helbrants narcotic agent. The following is an informal listing of vintage paperback and pulp fiction dealers i have dealt with and can recommend. Antique, vintage and collectible american cookbooks published in the united states during 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s are here, along with many first edition antique cookbooks. Fragile treasures the worldas most valuable paperbacks. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Antique trader collectible paperback price guide, by gary lovisi from 2008 collectable paperback books. 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. More than 11,000 scans of paperback and pulp magazine covers are included. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. The girl of his dreams was a gold plated nightmare unread or gently read condition. Everyone had seen the graphic covers of these throwaway titles screaming from the racks at bus stations, corner stores, and.
Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. If you cant find past sales, check for the average listing prices on a book comparison site discussed in the next section. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Junkie is a simple narrative of burroughs experiences with drugs and an important book in describing life as a heroin addict. You need to ensure you understand what your book has sold for in the past. Only then would i need such a book as collectable paperback books. When executing your search, fill in as much information as possible. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. The overstreet comic book price guide volume 50 spidermanspawn. Scifi books often abbreviated as sf arent only portals to different worldsall books can do thatbut also timetraveling excursions into the past, allowing us to see how the greatest visionaries of the day imagined the future.
Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Originally a comic book, mad developed readerships of over 2,000,000 in the 70s, known for the brilliant satirical pieces that filled each page. Join us for our newest book clubs here at vintage books. Whether you are looking for something to add to your collection or just a good reader copy, we hope we can assist you. Vintage bookseller collectible, vintage, and used paperback. Ordinarily that would make this book too common to have much value but it was a wellread book and a fat book, so relatively few first printings survive in pristine condition. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Some of our audience has assumed that if a book is old, its valuable. The book was considered unpublishable until allen ginsberg championed it and found a. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Please help complete the bookscans project by sending me scans of your vintage books. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Sometimes that view was thrilling, as with the youngadult novel enders. 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. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets. When the beatles paperback writer hit number one in 1966, fans everywhere knew exactly what type of books the songs subject was churning out. Ill be sure to give you credit for your contributions. We were emerging from wwii, adjusting to the post war economy and position in the world, and adapting to new morals and values. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. They are so unusual in appearance that one would immediately know that this book is unique. Each price guide details page includes current market values. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
I like the way the search interface is arranged, but its important to keep a few things in mind. Archie andrews became more popular over time, and would, along with his friends, dominate pep comics until its cancellation in 1987. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Author ian fleming released casino royale, the first novel in what would be the james bond book series in april 1953. Collecting vintage paperback books collecting vintage paperbacks. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. Seuss books should also own a copy of first editions of dr. Founded by harvey kurtzman and william gaines, the american comedy magazine known as mad hit the shelves in 1952. Early novel written pseudonymously by lawrence block. I sell paperbacks and get my books at libraries, thrift stores, and book swaps. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. When the beatles paperback writer hit number one in 1966, fans everywhere knew exactly what type of. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection.
The 20 most valuable books you might have at home daily. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Vintage paperbacks new, used and rare books and ephemera. Enjoy a selection of highly valuable paperback books. The humble paperback packs a lot into just a few pages, and thats without even getting into the storyline. We sell vintage paperback books of all genresmysteries, westerns, romance, science fiction and more. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than. A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to modern collectible firearms with current market values by robert a.
Book scans the goal of the bookscan project is to provide a visual catalog of all vintage american paperbacks for roughly the first 20 years of paperback sized books. We can help you find the vintage paperbacks books you are looking for. There are plenty of resources to help you find a title or author see reference library. The value of collectible paperback books is similar to any other collectible. Concise 48 laws of power by robert greene paperback, 2002 book. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Standard catalog of vintage baseball cardspaperback. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition dr.
Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. Though the book contains mostly black and white images, the information about the collectibles is still very comprehensive. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The standard catalog of vintage baseball cards is the top reference book used by baseball fans, collectors, dealers, auction houses, insurance companies and thirdparty authenticators and grading companies. This first edition was recalled by gene roddenberry. The value is determined by what the buyer is willing to pay. And condition is perhaps even more critical than in hardcovers. A book s value is the market value not the listing price, but the sales price. Many people have sent us messages requesting the value of a found or inherited vintage cookbook.
Vintage pulp paperback with colorful painted cover likely bonfils or harold mccauley. Vintage cookbooks antiquarian and antique cookbooks and cook books, from outofprint, used reading copies to rare first editionfirst printing antique cookbooks. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback bookscans. Interested in finding some of the paperback books like ive used for this line of postcards. Vintage paperback and pulp forum public group facebook. Scarcity is obviously the factor that drives value. 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. Educated, paperback by westover, tara, like new used, free shipping in the us. A new vintage paperback price reference, second ed. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Collectible authors and themes obviously add to value. We are a bookloving bookseller, providing quality used books at reasonable prices. Frequently, if you have a book that is a collectors edition or signed by the author, you can obtain more money for it.
The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. 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. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Stay tuned for rescheduling march 21st at 11 am fingersmith by sarah waters cozy mystery book club cool name to come this book club meets the second tuesday of the month at 1pm.
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