We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Many other factors play a role, including condition, scarcity, provenance. Click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. Childrens peter harrington rare books first edition. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. Find a first edition of your favourite book to add to your own collection. Childrens book values blog posts on the most valuable first edition childrens books, updated valuations, and other book valuation related information. English literature, history, childrens books and illustrations online 512 may 2020 2. Walt disneys bambi friends of the forest 1975 mother. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in.
Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Its called a pocket guide to the identification of first editions and is edited by bill. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Collecting and valuing first edition childrens books, including dr seuss and caldecott books.
With the death of their author, the books saw something of a renaissance, and today have sold over two million copies. Rare first editions, signed and inscribed copies, deluxe and collectible editions of books written for children. There are many guides to identifying first edition books, including abebooks own, but there is sometimes no definitive answer. Its also true that first edition doesnt always correlate with value or collectibility. First edition childrens books archives rare and antique books.
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Of the original four books, only the first was continuously in print. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition. Our intention is to post first edition points for dr. Until 1964, no statement on first editions, but subsequent printings noted may have occasionally stated first printing.
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