How much would you guess an 1674 printing of Thomas Hobbes "Elemente Philosophica De Cive" would be worth? The book is leather bound and in very good condition!
2006-06-15 05:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by nihilistic_reality 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
1647 sorry transposed the last numbers.
2006-06-15 05:53:11 · update #1
Depending completely on the condition between $200 and $1000. That book in good condition generally ranges in the $200 to $400 area.
2006-06-15 06:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by martin b 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
According to The Bookman's Price Index, a 1647 edition went for 100 Pounds in 1988, and a 1669 edition went 155 Pounds.
2006-06-15 05:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by mingjoslyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Author: Hobbes, Thomas
Title:
Elementa philosophica de cive
Place: Amsterdam
Publisher: Louis and Daniel Elzevir
Date: 1657
Item # : 131378
Description:
*12 (-*1), **6, A-R12(-R12). F5 missigned F6. [34], 403, + integral blank. Engraved title. (12mo) 5x2¾, early vellum, spine hand-lettered.
Attractive early Elzevir edition of Hobbes' treatise on the citizen. De cive was Hobbes' first published work of political philosophy. The first edition was in 1642 shortly after his impeachment and flight to Paris.
Condition:
Pale marginal dampstain to title, occasional very pale spotting, paper flaw to L12 affecting a letter. Overall in near fine or better condition.
Price realized $ 258
2006-06-15 05:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by Drofsned 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing, by the condition and age, it would be worth at least 600 dollars, but I am definitely no expert! Why don't you research, or go to an antique appraiser?
OHHH.... 1647??? That would raise the price at least $150!
2006-06-15 08:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by ~S~ is for Stephanie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would venture a guess that it might go for over $5000, if it were offered to a serious collector. I've never heard of that book (I'm not a big philosophy person), but if someone were really interested and it were in good condition, it could go pretty high.
2006-06-15 06:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dispite the age of the book more detailes wouild have to be provided.
Though from the sound of it I would guess anywhere between 350 - 850 american dollars
2006-06-15 10:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by ToeToe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no I idea but your question really interested me. You should utilize this web site to find a local appraiser.
http://appraiserquest.com//webforms/Search.aspx?Type=Map
If this book was originally printed hundreds of years ago it should be worth millions if you ask me.
2006-06-15 05:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by caramichi65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should research this volume on abebooks.com. They sell old, rare books, and insurance companies use their pricing to verify claims.
2006-06-15 07:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the VERY LEAST $800
2006-06-15 05:47:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋