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The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. Valuation is based on the price you can expect from a book dealer. Library sources which are useful to check dates of publication are.

If you decide that your book is worth selling, we would strongly recommend that you go to a professional bookseller registered with the antiquarian booksellers association. This is a change that a lot of people have asked for in the past, and we think it will be very useful for a lot of people. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. Our valued clients include lending institutions from around the globe, solicitors, accountants, hedge funds and private purchasers wishing to acquire the finest homes and apartments money. After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Note that the valuation service is provided free of charge to customers solely on that basis. Mumford books free valuations, uk book valuations, second. For size and scope, bonhams valuation service is without equal.

With over 30 years experience in the trade, tony lester auctions ltd is expert in all aspects of stamp dealing, stamp valuations and stamp auctions in london and the home counties. Vintage and antique books best price on antique books online. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. A true gem for those attracted to the charm of old books and knowledgeable booksellers. Our spirits valuations give you an indication of the prices they may fetch on whisky. Serious about books without being stuffy, we are proud of. Antiquarian booksellers association of america lists booksellers and appraisers near you. Bibliography of australia by john ferguson in 7 volumes and an addenda. Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington. Barry hines a kestrel for a knave michael joseph 1968. Any amount of books the charing cross road bookshop. Political correctness hadnt been invented when the nearly 300yearold book, entitled aristotles masterpiece completed in two parts, the first containing the secrets of generation, was published in london. Last weeks ilaborganised webinar on covid19 and the rare book trade was a fascinating event for bibliophiles in general and the rare book trade in particular.

Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Wsm services limited, connect house, 37 alexandra road, wimbledon, london sw19 7jy. In addition to books, we also buy old records, cds, vintage magazines, prints, maps, postcards and old photographs. Mumford books free valuations, uk book valuations, second hand books, hard to find books, old quality books, old and rare books, valuations worldwide. London, south west england, south east england, east of england, midlands, north of england, wales, and scotland. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. All our valuations are carried out by registered valuers and in line with the rics guidelines.

We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. All auctions are broadcast live on the internet and we have bidders all over the world. Coin dealers directory uk local and online coin dealers. I cannot guarantee to answer every request due to demand. Olden property consulting 4 old park lane mayfair, london w1k 1qw. Art valuation painting valuation fine art valuation. Your old books lists questions and answers about book collecting. If you have bottles of spirits that you think may be of significant value, then its a good idea to get a valuation for. These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books ranging in both subject and date, from early latin texts to traditional bindings, botanical, entemological, sporting subjects and first. Londons surveyors and valuers limited we value london.

Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Apr 30, 2020 a book is not valuable just because it is old, and there are some books of great value published in the last 50 years. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. Shocking sex manual from 1720 hansons auctioneers and valuers.

You need to take your time immersing your senses in old books, leaf through them and get a feel for the pages, touch the cracks on the spine and use your nose. This page provides information on selling rare and first edition books to peter. Visit our store located at 399 strand in the heart of london, just a few minutes walk from charing cross station. Arthur miller focus, the misfits, the crucible or death of a salesman first editions. As a highly professional and reputable stamp dealer we are members of the philatelic traders society and abide by the strict code of ethics has. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. Often, however, people who are new to rare and antique bibles are intimidated by their lack of knowledge in this area of specialty. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Sothebys valuations department provides bespoke inventories and appraisals which are recognised around the world by government agencies, financial institutions and international insurance brokers, including her majestys revenue and customs in the united kingdom and the internal revenue service in the united states. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover. Books come in all shapes and sizes and maintain value whether rare, antique, contemporary, fiction, nonfiction, comic, art, children or illustrated. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original. 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 and a valuable one. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed, inscribed. Jan 11, 2020 to find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year.

We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and telephone orders as usual, although delivery times may vary. To find out more about our upcoming auctions or to talk further about a potential consignments please do not hesitate to contact one. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. In the interests of staff and customer safety, blackwells rare books has temporarily closed both its shop and website.

How to find the value of books the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your. Some booksellers specialise in different kinds of books e. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. All, customers will get a paypal receipt if they donate for. We specialise in residential property valuation for both retained and oneoff clients, including landlords and lessees. Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. If you are looking for a local coin dealer to buy from or for coin valuers near me to sell your collection take a look at our new coin dealers directory, with dealers listed by area including. Londons surveyors and valuers have over 200 years of combined london experience to deliver our bespoke survey and valuation services to clients worldwide. Road, a street synonymous with secondhand bookselling and book stores in london. Old london coaching inns and their successors arthur. Property valuation london independent house valuation. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime.

A book is not valuable just because it is old, and there are some books of great value published in the last 50 years. To find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Valuing residential investments and development sites across central and greater london. Olden property consulting 16 mount pleasant road tunbridge wells tn1 1qu. The more rare, vintage and antique books you touch and see and feel, the better acquainted you will become with the real deal. A few weeks ago we quietly released an exciting new feature for vialibri.

Find out how to value a bottle of whisky and other spirits. Qualified experienced valuers delivering accurate professional advice and a comprehensive valuation service tailored to asset type and purpose. Under the surface this has required quite a bit of work to get right, and its not. You can now sort results by the date they were put up for sale. A professional book appraiser is a rare book specialist, probably a bookseller, who is well versed in the pricing of rare books. United kingdom, or after decimilisation, refer to our. Prestige valuations is a firm of art, antique and jewellery valuers. Auction has the most experienced valuations team in the world for bottles of whisky, rum, cognac, armagnac, gin, liqueurs and fine spirits. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We offer a free valuation service and operate nationwide. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. James has over 35 years experience in the industry and has worked for the queens jewellers, the house of garrard, london and enjoyed three years with garrard in south africa, buying and selling jewellery on behalf of their clients. We work closely with the uks leading insurance companies, law firms and professional advisors to provide valuations of art, antiques and jewellery for a range of purposes including insurance, probate and family division.

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