Book Collecting

Book collecting is a hobby, that once started, can easily get out of hand! You probably have several favorite books, and perhaps you'd like to have a first edition. Some book collectors get hooked by buying a book at a yard sale, and realizing that book they paid a quarter for is worth a hundred dollars! It happens all the time, the key is knowing what you are looking for.
One person can't be an expert on every book, but a good place to look for value is in finding the early editions. My interest started with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. First editions (1964) can fetch thousands of dollars. Early editions (still in 1964) can easily fetch $100 if they are in good shape.

 

You may have some classic valuable books. Here's a search engine that can help you find the value of your book treasure.
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Easton Press: Graham Greene: The Power and the Glory
Easton Press: Graham Greene: The Power and the Glory
$34.95 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 15m
Illustrated Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island
Illustrated Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island
$2.00 (0 Bids)
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1896 A Guest at the Ludlow by Bill Nye Autographed
1896 A Guest at the Ludlow by Bill Nye Autographed
$12.99
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1685 Constantinople Byzantine Empire Justinian Greek ++
1685 Constantinople Byzantine Empire Justinian Greek ++
$349.00
$399.00
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Antique 1873 A. J. Holman Holy Bible w Apocrypha
Antique 1873 A. J. Holman Holy Bible w Apocrypha
$100.00 (0 Bids)
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NO HANDS ON THE CLOCK G.Holmes vintage Bantam paperback
NO HANDS ON THE CLOCK G.Holmes vintage Bantam paperback
$8.99
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"CRUSADE IN EUROPE"-DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER-1948!-1ST EDIT
"CRUSADE IN EUROPE"-DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER-1948!-1ST EDIT
$9.99
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very early 20th centure paperback book,  Chimney Corner
very early 20th centure paperback book, Chimney Corner
$24.50
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The Prophet (Kahlil Gibran) Hardcover collectible
The Prophet (Kahlil Gibran) Hardcover collectible
$15.00 (0 Bids)
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John C. Calhoun Sectionalist,  1840-1850 HB 1951 Vol 3
John C. Calhoun Sectionalist, 1840-1850 HB 1951 Vol 3
$16.50
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20, 000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA JULES VERNE 1965 COLLINS
20, 000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA JULES VERNE 1965 COLLINS
$0.99 (1 Bids)
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The Volume Library - Huge Reference (1953)
The Volume Library - Huge Reference (1953)
$26.50
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COUNTRY LIFE original CADHAY DEVON J Haydon & Falconry
COUNTRY LIFE original CADHAY DEVON J Haydon & Falconry
$15.40 (0 Bids)
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Gullivers Travels into some remote regions of the world
Gullivers Travels into some remote regions of the world
$3.00 (0 Bids)
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JOURNAL AMERICAN HISTORY 1911-S CA-AM REV-SLAVES-CANADA
JOURNAL AMERICAN HISTORY 1911-S CA-AM REV-SLAVES-CANADA
$40.00
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DUBLINERS by James Joye 1925 1st ed. 4th ptg Good no dj
DUBLINERS by James Joye 1925 1st ed. 4th ptg Good no dj
$200.00
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Elsie's Friends at Woodburn by Finley -Dodd,  Mead 1987
Elsie's Friends at Woodburn by Finley -Dodd, Mead 1987
$25.00
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Where Traditions Linger 1923 Fea History Remote England
Where Traditions Linger 1923 Fea History Remote England
$28.00
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Harvard Classics Five Foot Shelf of Books Set 25 Volume
Harvard Classics Five Foot Shelf of Books Set 25 Volume
$245.00
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Scrimshaw Folk Art Linsley Hawthorn Books 1976
Scrimshaw Folk Art Linsley Hawthorn Books 1976
$20.00
Time Left: 16m