Countless scores, letters, books and ephemera are offered by abebooks sellers relating to these legendary composers. Everyone tells me its not worth anything, can that be. These are just a few of the english text and we also have old german books. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. You find the values of the most important german banknotes here. Obviously, we cant give you an instrument appraisal over the phone, but we can give you a few tips on what to look for to see if a violin or viola or cello or bass might be nice and worth. In 1910, familiar tunes let me call you sweetheart and down by the old. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. Old currency value guide sell paper money use our price guide. These old household things are worth a lot of money now.
Over time, items can appreciate in value more than you think. But supply and demand, economic conditions, and even popular movies can influence how much a comic book is worth. Germany paper money catalog and german currency history. The following is a listing of german bookstores and distributors both online and via telephone in the united states an. Their major issue is that they feel these books usually from the 1970s or earlier are still good and still contain us.
Short of waiting for antiques roadshow to come to town, you can start by understanding the qualities and attributes of truly rare and valuable books. I have a large number of old books which we have inherited and would really like to sell. Antique books, rustic home decor, naked books, german books. I found a bunch of old books at a thrift shop, i bought a few, one book was published in berlin in 1908, its in german, gedichte and has writing of whom it was given to in 1909, i have two more in english one from 1898 the vicar of wakefield, and another from 1905, the virginians. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. From the late 19th century through the early part of the 20th century, sheet music was widely distributed. Value for condition i unc and iii used condition, not torn and not very bad cond. Just because a book is old doesnt mean that its automatically valuable. Germany banknotes germany paper money catalog and german currency history. The newton book had the german book beat in terms of importance of text, but the german book was considerably rarer in commerce. Large price list of old and recent germany banknotes and german paper money. German thaler, gulden and schilling, till 1871 mark 100 pfennig, 18711923 gold, reichs, renten, mark 1,000,000,000,000 old mark 100 pfennig, 19231948 german allied mark amc 100 pfennig. So before you toss or donate anything, take a look at this list of 55 items that are worth a lot of money today and could be hiding in plain sight in your storage. Tips on finding the value of antique bibles how much is my old bible worth.
We currently have 207 books in this category in stock. We are an independent, advertisingsupported comparison service. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Stories history how much is your old typewriter worth. With notable exceptions, most bibles printed after 1800 in america and after 1700 in europe are actually not worth very much money. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Sep 17, 2012 one of the most common questions any rare book dealer receives is what is my old bible worth. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability.
Aug, 20 how to tell if your stamp collection is worth anything. That is simply a consequence of the fact that so many bibles were printed as well as the fact that many were. This type of ephemera was in such demand back in its day that many examples sold more than one million copies when they were first issued. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Problems like cracked bindings, missing pages, stains, foxing, and tears will effect the value. Like any item, a book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. How to tell if your stamp collection is worth anything. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear. I have a 1741 german sermon book,has pretigten in big letters in middle of page, book is in good condition. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth.
I hope you could tell me anything about this book, it was my fathers when he was. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. If learning languages and foreign translations are your things then these bookstores are a must see. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. Every book nerd has looked at her bookshelf, with all its thrift store finds and oddities, and thought, how can i tell how much my books are worth. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. Germany banknotes germany paper money catalog and german. Notable for portraying the holy roman emperor as something of a tragic hero, as well. Do you know what the value of german money dating back to 1910. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years.
Collecting paper by gene utz collector books now out of print, available through used booksellers reports that a bird in a gilded cage sold two million copies in 1900. You dont have to be a musician to enjoy collecting vintage sheet music. But what if you really do find a collection of old, possibly valuable books. In the uk there is or used to be a style of pubrestaurant decoration in which old hard cover books, and other old fashioned paraphernalia, arranged dustily on hard to reach shelves and nooks, were used to establish a mood of maybe traditionalism, maybe scholastic probity, or maybe just kitsch. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies.
Before the unification of the german empire in 1871, about half of the 27 individual german states issued their own stamps. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. German military items,229 views message 4 of 6 0 helpful. German coins of the modern era can be divided into three categories. Check out our antique german book selection for the very best in unique or custom. Among the most interesting are the lowvalue stamps created for the states of brunswick and mecklenburgschwerin, which could be divided into quarters for. The reasons for collecting old cookbooks vary and many of them have nothing to do with food. Jul 16, 2011 rare religious books, such as old bibles, and other manuscripts are in high demand. Still have some kicking around here that were given to me by my sil who thought they were worth a bundle and i couldnt convince her otherwise. You also happen to be busy and arent sure if its really worth the effort to squeeze a trip to master hand violin shop into your crazy schedule.
Polish german dictionary holtze 1937, the old polish book, vintage, retro, antique, brocante, book, retro, shabby chic, old graphics. Many of them cater to specific genres or types of books. For example, even an incomplete king james bible from 1611 can still be worth a considerable amount. According to the price guide to cookbooks and recipe leaflets by linda j. German paper money, price list of german banknotes, currency. I can tell you for certain youd have a heck of a time trying to get anything at all for them.
Is it worth anything to keep old college textbooks. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. But the books you read as a child may be worth more than you expected. Jan 11, 2020 what would you do if you were cleaning the attic and found an old volume of oliver twist or great expectations. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare. A early edition of kantorowiczs biography of frederich ii, written in german. Addall click on the used books tab at the top and fill out the form. Oct 29, 2008 i bought some really old books, are they worth anything. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Also, we could not refer you to another dealer, as we are not aware of anyone who deals in such material. A good chunk of my meager disposable income was spent on math books. I have a small german prayer book from 1883 and what appears to be a.
If you have the time, you could tear the pages out of the binding, put the paper through a shredder and use it for packing material. How to understand the basic factors behind the value of antique books. The german postage stamps reflect, since the beginning of the german postage stamp up to the german reich third reich in 1945, the impressive and exciting postal history of germany. Values of coins of germany, europe and canada, usa and other. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. We would not be interested in purchasing bibles printed in the 1900s. The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. The values depend on the condition erhaltung of the banknotes. Mar 20, 2019 exceptionally old bibles are more desirable. However, the older the bible, the less important condition becomes. A childrens book worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, may have an old price ticket inside the cover of just a couple of pounds, he explained, speaking to the daily mail.
We have had books in stock that ed in the late 1800s that we cant even sell for the price of a contemporary mass market cookbook. Book values, like anything else, depends on condition, scarcity, and demand. German books scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first. Dickinson now out of print but available through online booksellers, the decoration or subject matter often has more to do with the collectible nature of these items than the recipes these books contain. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. The answer is rooted in the history and origins of nothing less than typewriters. Rare religious books and price history rare books digest. Once we agree on a price we can pay you via business check, cashiers check, money order, or paypal. One of the most prominent people in the german reich postal history was.
Thats because no way to record music had yet been invented. We get this question a lot about antique bibles, and though the answer isnt in black and white, the bottom line is that the value of an old bible very often depends on age, condition and rarity. Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks. Even though large bookstores have for the most part shut down in america there are still many independent bookstores. Rare religious books, such as old bibles, and other manuscripts are in high demand. Rare books in german are popular among collectors of literature and history. One of the most common questions any rare book dealer receives is what is my old bible worth. Our library doesnt accept donations of old magazines or encyclopedias, but that doesnt stop people from trying to leave them with us. My advice on how to answer the question are my stamps worth anything. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notvery old books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. A re the books from your childhood packed away in boxes in the basement or the attic.
Value of german money dating back to 1910 coinsite. Or why the letters on our keyboards are arranged in the seemingly random way that they are. Usually, the don quixote story by miguel cervantes came in four volumes so the best set would be all four volumes. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. Can you help put me in touch with the best people to sell these. We found these books after my husband dad passed away and we are unsure if they are worth anything. You would probably have to find something printed in the 1700s or earlier for the. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Values of coins of germany, europe and canada, usa and other countries. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money. Here you find information about the values of coins including values of us coins and other countries like german and european coins. Some of our audience has assumed that if a book is old, its valuable. Remember that when selling your old coins or currency to us, you never have to ship anything before you get paid.
We have hundreds of thousands of mass market paperbacks that are not online. Dec 10, 2019 next time you head up to your attic, it may be worth taking a gander through your hoards of stuff. A book of famous fairy tales third edition 1901, 1902 tarzan of. Antique typewriters are among old household items worth a lot of money to the right buyer. German thaler, gulden and schilling, till 1871 mark 100 pfennig, 18711923 gold, reichs, renten, mark 1,000,000,000,000 old mark 100 pfennig, 19231948 german allied mark amc 100 pfennig, 19451948 for later issues see.
An old book in excellent condition is the most valuable. Old new testament psalms book 1907 bible jesus christ. We literally visit just about every state each year buying old currency collections. Huge old german leather illustrated family bible circa 1895. Im wondering if anyone else out there has this problem, and, if so, what do you do about it. In the center it has some german writing and at the bottom it has a red stamp on the left and the right side. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book. Many people have sent us messages requesting the value of a found or inherited vintage cookbook.
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