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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. Fragile treasures the worldas most valuable paperbacks. Sep 06, 20 collectible pocket books by admin on september 6, 20 market analysis, uncategorized the fullpage ad in the june 19, 1939 edition of the new york times titled the new pocket books that may revolutionize new yorks reading habit, read. Everyone loves a good mystery novel, and biblio is proud to present a large collection of antique and rare collectible mystery books and novels in the biblio rare book room. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. For someone interested in cookbook collecting, this will give you a head start on the basic books to include as the foundation of your collection. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.

Everyone had seen the graphic covers of these throwaway titles screaming from the racks at bus stations, corner stores, and supermarkets. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Titles are added on a daily basis, so browse often. Collectible authors and themes obviously add to value.

Antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary. You can find every vintage paperback you want or need from inexpensive filler copies to the most elusive and rare collectibles in the hobby. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used. Check and clean your books regularly, as dust can quickly accumulate on books. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector. 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. Antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary lovisi. Fragile treasures the worlds most valuable paperbacks. Triple x books a vintage adult xxx paperback store, with mainstream sleaze paperbacks and digests as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books.

Of course, it has always been the case that paperback books, unlike their hardcover counterparts, have been considered disposable, hence the inexpensive materials highacid paper, etc. We routinely hear from customers who want to know the best way to store collectible books. The value is determined by what the buyer is willing to pay. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. For book collectors, vintage sciencefiction titles hold a special appeal. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Books on collecting vintage paperback books and pulps antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary lovisi 500 essential cult books the ultimate guide by gina mckinnon queer pulp by susan stryker perverted passions from the golden age of the paperback sinarama feral house book sleaze sex paperbacks of the sixties. We currently have approximately 14,000 of our used and rare items listed here on our site for you to browse or search. Youll find everything from birds of britain to madonnas sex. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. From out of print books to antique and collectables, go digging beneath the dust covers and you may find a real gem. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more.

Offered at reasonable prices, they make beautiful additions to your home library or perfect gifts for book lovers. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. 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. And condition is perhaps even more critical than in hardcovers. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. We offer a selection of rare and collectible books, a smattering of new books, and the reading copies every book lover needs. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book.

The market fluctuates based on death of authors, movie or movie remakes, and other factors that bring attention to specific titles. Enjoy a selection of highly valuable paperback books. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. Cheap pieces of smut filled with lurid scenes of sex and violence. Most show no sign of having been read or even opened. First bond paperback and first portrayal of bond on a cover. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Rare books can be expensive, but theyre not something you get into for the money. At thriftbooks, we know not all used books are created equal.

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We spoke to the experts at peter harrington rare books about some of the genres most sought after items. Copies are hard to find with speculation that many were burned in the blitz. This post focuses on the top 10 cookbooks to make sure to include in a cookbook collection. A book is much more than its cover and our rare books range is here to prove it. A first edition of the kite runner by khaled hosseini. Sadly, even more commonly, we hear from customers who have inadvertently stored their books improperly, eroding the value of their beloved book collection. We value our customer service and want you to be completely satisfied. Collectible vintage paperback books, collecting vintage paperbacks. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions.

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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. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Worlds largest vintage paperback show there will be over 80 dealer tables with tens of thousands of vintage paperbacks for sale. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback bookscans.

At rare collectibles tv, we offer the finest in rare coins, us coins and currency, gold, silver, art, and collectibles. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. Bill brandt was born in germany but moved to britain where his society photos made him famous. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold mine. New listingellery queens mystery magazine1940s lot of 14 all conditions ellery queens mystery magazine1940s lot of 14 all conditions. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Rowlings first harry potter book was published in the u. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. 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. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notveryold books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. Top 10 most collectible cookbooks cookbook village. Like collecting other collectibles, do not treat this as an investment although the rare and. Vintage cookbooks antiquarian and antique cookbooks and cook books, from outofprint, used reading copies to rare first editionfirst printing antique cookbooks.

If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in. The value of collectible paperback books is similar to any other collectible. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. We have hundreds of thousands of mass market paperbacks. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Can i bring my books to the library of congress for conservation. New listinglot of 10 vintage paperbacks 1940s 1950s vg or better. It is very important to remember that, if the conditions are right, dust can be a food source for mould and mildew, leading to an infestation which can weaken and irreversibly stain books and paper. Our rare books experts are a walking encyclopedia of all things rare and collectible. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. We stock used titles in a variety of subjects see browse categories at lower left, as well as first editions, signed copies, and rare books. To help you find these treasures, each one is handselected and cataloged.

Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. For recommendations on gifts, help finding the perfect addition to your collection, or a look through whats new and interesting in the rare book room, they have you covered. Youve probably read articles about all those insanely expensive and incredibly rare, collectible books like the highly covetable first edition. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Of particular interest to vintage paperback collectors were the pulp magazine. Pocket book 268 3rd prtg in rare dust jacket, dell 154, dell 421, jonathan j36. The following sites may be of interest to collectors of vintage porn.

I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Book em collectible paperback rare used and outofprint books. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will. We spoke to the experts at peter harrington rare books. Rare books, outofprint books online half price books. There are hard to find first editions of beloved mystery novels, and there are some incredible multivolume and multibook sets. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. If you have something truly rare, it is unlikely that any dealer has one in stock at any. Jan 19, 2006 books this article is more than 14 years old. Thanks to our friends at for a fantastic list of the most wanted outofprint books.

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