Comments on: Caring for Old Books: Top 10 Dos and Don’ts http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Tue, 21 May 2013 11:22:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Sarah http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6497 Sarah Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:18:47 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6497 Brenda, I use mylar covers for old books with dust jackets, but I have several children's books with lovely paste down covers and no dust jacket. Is there a product like the mylar cover that can be used for these books as well? Brenda,

I use mylar covers for old books with dust jackets, but I have several children’s books with lovely paste down covers and no dust jacket. Is there a product like the mylar cover that can be used for these books as well?

]]> By: Liz Holderman http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6394 Liz Holderman Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:07:40 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6394 Hi Brenda - It's important to keep in mind that some books are worth thousands and many books are worth hundreds, but the vast majority of books - even old books - are not worth much. (Of course, sentimental value is entirely different). It is simply a matter of supply and demand, unfortunately. Yesterday's novels have little interest today and most classic titles have been reprinted dozens of times.. Books with high monetary value are generally those that are rare, highly-collectible, first editions, beautifully bound and illustrated,etc. Unless your books are all fairly common,it's hard to make an assessment without a bit of research. A local book dealer in your area might be interested in taking a look. Hi Brenda -

It’s important to keep in mind that some books are worth thousands and many books are worth hundreds, but the vast majority of books – even old books – are not worth much. (Of course, sentimental value is entirely different).

It is simply a matter of supply and demand, unfortunately. Yesterday’s novels have little interest today and most classic titles have been reprinted dozens of times..

Books with high monetary value are generally those that are rare, highly-collectible, first editions, beautifully bound and illustrated,etc. Unless your books are all fairly common,it’s hard to make an assessment without a bit of research.

A local book dealer in your area might be interested in taking a look.

]]> By: brenda zwadlo http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6389 brenda zwadlo Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:06:58 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6389 i have about 12 bookcases filled with books that i received from my dad's estate about 10 years ago. i know some are valuable due to the author and date published and of course, some not. i have a master list somewhere. my question is... with so many volumes is there any way to get a group price? i know this sounds somewhat crass, but i can't see myself paying for each individual book trying to get a price range especially now in this economy. i have about 12 bookcases filled with books that i received from my dad’s estate about 10 years ago. i know some are valuable due to the author and date published and of course, some not. i have a master list somewhere. my question is… with so many volumes is there any way to get a group price? i know this sounds somewhat crass, but i can’t see myself paying for each individual book trying to get a price range especially now in this economy.

]]> By: Deborah Kelly http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6386 Deborah Kelly Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:18:08 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6386 Hi, I have a miniature Victorian/Edwardian cookbook with a silver plated leather bound cover that is in fairly poor condition due to the pressure over the years from the weight of the cover.Is it worth getting it restored or should I just leave it as it is.All the pages are there but a few are loose as well.Thanks for your advice. Hi, I have a miniature Victorian/Edwardian cookbook with a silver plated leather bound cover that is in fairly poor condition due to the pressure over the years from the weight of the cover.Is it worth getting it restored or should I just leave it as it is.All the pages are there but a few are loose as well.Thanks for your advice.

]]> By: Liz Holderman http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6384 Liz Holderman Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:01:15 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6384 Hello Brenda, Worthpoint does valuations on books, antiques and collectables for $19.99 per item. Here is a link to the area of the WorthPoint site where you can request a valuation..... https://www.worthpoint.com/askWorthologist/index With books it is important that you include a photo of the title page showing the publisher information and please note any dates that are shown in the first few pages, the condition of the book and the type of binding. Hello Brenda,

Worthpoint does valuations on books, antiques and collectables for $19.99 per item. Here is a link to the area of the WorthPoint site where you can request a valuation…..
https://www.worthpoint.com/askWorthologist/index
With books it is important that you include a photo of the title page showing the publisher information and please note any dates that are shown in the first few pages, the condition of the book and the type of binding.

]]> By: Liz Holderman http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6370 Liz Holderman Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:22:42 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6370 Hello Dianne - The best way to get a good appraised value for your old books is to utilize the "Ask a Worthologist" feature on WorthPoint. Vintage book values can vary widely based on edition, publisher, condition, illustrations, binding styles and many other features. Some titles have been printed in dozens of different formats over the years, so research and extensive price comparisons are always necessary. Experienced worthologists know how to do that investigation for you! Hello Dianne -

The best way to get a good appraised value for your old books is to utilize the “Ask a Worthologist” feature on WorthPoint. Vintage book values can vary widely based on edition, publisher, condition, illustrations, binding styles and many other features. Some titles have been printed in dozens of different formats over the years, so research and extensive price comparisons are always necessary. Experienced worthologists know how to do that investigation for you!

]]> By: Maggie Turnipseed http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6368 Maggie Turnipseed Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:51:35 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6368 Brenda, Yes, Worthpoint does valuations on books like yours, and all kinds of antiques and collectibles. We charge $19.99 per item..... With books it is important that we see some photos of the title page showing publisher information. Here is a link to the area on Worthpoint where you can request a valuation for your books. https://www.worthpoint.com/askWorthologist/index Maggie Turnipseed Worthologist Brenda,

Yes, Worthpoint does valuations on books like yours, and all kinds of antiques and collectibles. We charge $19.99 per item….. With books it is important that we see some photos of the title page showing publisher information.
Here is a link to the area on Worthpoint where you can request a valuation for your books. https://www.worthpoint.com/askWorthologist/index
Maggie Turnipseed
Worthologist

]]> By: Dianne Hanselman http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6365 Dianne Hanselman Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:23 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6365 I have a few old books which were handed down over the years. One was to my Uncle in 1911, Coopers Last of the Mohicans (MacMillans pocket classics)and another small book, Reveries of a Bachelor by Donald Mitchell. Where do I go to see if these have any value? A used book store perhaps? Thank you in advance, your time is appreciated. I have a few old books which were handed down over the years. One was to my Uncle in 1911, Coopers Last of the Mohicans (MacMillans pocket classics)and another small book, Reveries of a Bachelor by Donald Mitchell. Where do I go to see if these have any value? A used book store perhaps?

Thank you in advance, your time is appreciated.

]]> By: Brenda Flores http://www.worthpoint.com/article/caring-books-top-10-dos-don%e2%80%99ts/comment-page-1#comment-6358 Brenda Flores Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:14:30 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2488514#comment-6358 I have some older books. If I send a picture of each (perhaps 6) is it a total of $25 or $25 per book? Thanks, Brenda I have some older books. If I send a picture of each (perhaps 6) is it a total of $25 or $25 per book?
Thanks,
Brenda

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