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Showing results 1 - 10 of 19 for the tag: books.
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Harry Rinker on Books (4/18/09)
 In this edition of Ask Harry Rinker on WorthPoint, Harry discusses all aspects of book collecting and how to determine …
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What Is the “Thanks” in Your Thanksgiving? (11/18/08)
Upon our fields of corn and grain, Made ripe by earth and wind and rain, the same sun shines that made them glad Each pilgrim lass and lad.
Long, long ago the pilgrims bent, their heads to thank the God who sent, the harvest ripened by the sun, the evening rest when day was done
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Mining for Book Treasures (11/13/08)
 Why amass book collectibles? What drives some of us to fill our homes from floor to ceiling with books, to haunt bookshops, book fairs and auctions to acquire more and then cast forth again to seek yet more? Well, mainly, many of us who collect do so because we love books, and we like to have them around us within easy reach.
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Children’s Book Awards Winners—Different Thoughts in Collecting (10/9/08)
 Children’s Book Awards Winners—Different Thoughts in Collecting
By Liz Holderman
Fans of antique children’s books collect in many different ways. Some like to collect the entire work of one author or illustrator, some like only first or limited editions, some seek books about a certain subject and some like to collect books that have received literary awards.
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What is your old book worth? (9/21/08)
What is Your Old Book Worth?
The value of old books can vary based on many, many factors. Unfortunately, your book may not have a high value just because it is old – or even because it is a famous title. The following guidelines for 19th and 20th century books are just a few areas that may help explain valuation.
First Editions
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old books (8/21/08)
I am looking for someone who can help me price out some old antique books. Here’s a list of 5:
1.title: writings of Mark twain volume 20, printed: by R. G. Newbegin Company, New York 1901, other info: Underwood edition, also signed by mark twain(authenticated)
2.title: Ben Hur, author:Lew Wallace, copyright 1880 by Harper & brothers, also copyrighted by Henry L. Wallace,
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Dutch Bible 1681 (7/24/08)
I have recently come to own a Dutch bible which I believe could have some value, and I would be keen to know if anyone has any suggestions of where I can get it valued, particularly if it is worth my while insuring it. It is 10×16 inches, 6 inches thick, complete with original cover, pages, maps and images and was restored from a bundle of papers so the spine is not original.
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I NEED HELP!!! WHAT R THESE RARE/ANTIQUE 1ST EDITIONS WORTH??? (5/28/08)
NEED HELP APPRAISING THESE BOOKS
so, i came into these and i need an up-to-date estimate for what these are worth.
ALL ARE 1ST EDITIONS unless otherwise specified
The Hitchhickers Guide to the Galaxy
Adams, Douglas
The Resturant at the End of the Universe
Adams, Douglas
Brave New World
Aldous, Huxley
Nordvest-Passagen
Amundsen, Roald
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