Valuable first edition children's books

Spine lettering rubbed, and a little soiling on the boards, else near fine in a priceclipped, near fine dustwrapper with a couple of tiny tears and very slight toning. Book collecting blog posts on the state of the children s book hobby and other general book collecting related information. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The money from the sale of the book was donated to the childrens voice charity campaign. Most valuable first edition childrens books collecting, identifying. Response from lincoln to childrens petition to the president asking him to free all the little slave children in this. With a preface by charles ryskamp and an interesting essay by the historian by j. Did you know that some of your favourite books can sell for thousands of pounds. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Developed by the american publisher edward stratemeyer, the hardy boys.

Each sold at auction for thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of. Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they. Most expensive copy to sell on abebooks a 1937 first edition sold for. For instance, charles kingsleys fantasy tale of the water babies was first published in 1863, but the first edition illustrated by jessie willcox smith and published. Value of a dust jacket on a rare first edition rare. Publishers will sometimes forget to remove the first edition words from the printing history as they go into subsequent printings, and the number line is the. First illustrated edition of joyces landmark ulysses, number 353 of only 250 copies from a total edition of 1500 signed by both james joyce and henri matisse. List of most expensive books and manuscripts jump to navigation jump to search. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. These muchloved, timeless childrens books have fetched significant sums on the rare books market, so if you happen to. One of the most scarce and desirable rackham titles. First and early editions of childrens books can be immensely valuable. While a signed first edition is best according to abe books, one of the fifth book in the series, order.

Blog with first edition idenfication points for key books, notes on book prices, and general topics related to collecting children s picturebooks. Between 1950 and 1960 geisel published many of the works he is most well. Top 50 rare and valuable books the following books are considered by many collectors to be the most rare and valuable. A discussion of the most valuable vintage paperback authors follows. Buy childrens books for sale at auction invaluable. From notable authors, historical figures, and past presidents our inventory is expansive. The top 100 collectible childrens books introduction. Deluxe signed limited first edition, with 51 fullcolor mounted plates by rackham, number 5 of only 250 copies signed by rackham, one of the smallest limitations for a rackham title and the first book illustrated wholly by rackham to be issued in a limited edition riall. New listing ramona the pest by beverly cleary 1968 first edition. So it makes sense that any signed copy of rowlings books would be incredibly valuable. Do you have a rare book that your considering selling. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Collectors of illustrators look for the first copy of a book published with.

Literature rare books and first editions bauman rare books. For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. First editions of children s classics, including roald dahl, beatrix potter, j. A lavishly produced exploration of 225 treasures from the pierpont morgan library, with bibliographical notes and short discussions of each. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. The attraction of childrens books lies in the vibrant.

These requests usually involves some household names of authors. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. First edition, first printing, of the first hardy boys title, long considered one of the holy grails of american childrens book collecting. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Life is worth living as long as theres a laugh in it. Collecting roald dahl the new antiquarian the blog of. The first edition would love to hear from you, to see what you have to offer, and we would love for you to sell your rare books to us. Modern firsts is a category that attracts many collectors and to which a great number of dealers state a specialty, but there isnt a. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. We provide a solid introduction to the hobby, childrens book values, and first edition identification points for key picturebooks, including dr. So based off of this information, we can deduce that my copy of far from the tree is a first edition hardcover, first print fun in the publication year 2017. It usually takes a long time, sometimes decades, for a. Taken as a whole, the collecting childrens picturebooks website provides collectors and booksellers with the context for specific first edition picturebooks within the collectible childrens book.

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. First editions of each book in the chronicles of narnia series. California and he returned to writing childrens books. First edition, first printing copies of the first three books are reasonably valuable, especially harry potter and the philosophers stone but for real value you would. Childrens books archives raptis rare books fine rare and. Childrens picturebook price guide there are fortyfour picturebooks in the price guide which have an estimated. The 10 most valuable childrens books that could make you. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. If youre looking for first edition or rare childrens books online, youve come to the right place.

Childrens peter harrington rare books first edition. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition. Classify these books as hyper modern first editions. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman. Rare or early editions by these famous writers are highly sought after. The 10 most expensive books in the world flavorwire. Did you know that some of your favourite books can sell. First edition in the firstissue dust jacket of one of the scarcest and most desirable books in modern childrens literature. Most valuable childrens books you might already own collectable. Book printer william caxton made the first edition of the canterbury tales in 1477. This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture.

Last march, heritage auctions sold a signed and inscribed first edition of f. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. Abebooks has compiled a list of the most collectible books published between 2000 and 2009. As a rare book dealer, i get calls on a weekly basis to provide valuations of first editions. Readers and collectors still cherish childrens literature much as they did during the first booming period of childrens books in the late 18th century. Most valuable childrens books you might already own. Oblong quarto, original cloth backed pictorial paper boards.