i have came across this book and wondered if anyone can tell me if it is worth anything or who i should take it to, it is slightly damaged to the spine, but it is readable, on the front cover os a gold crest of a stag standing on a crown with the letter JA underneath it. Thanks
2006-09-26 06:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by alanstraughton 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
A true first edition of Jane Austen (her first published work, Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811) would be very valuable. I believe the book was published in three volumes though. If you have a one volume copy, it isnt the first edition -- you may just have a later edition stating the original publication or copyright date.
Below is one resource for learning about the value of first editions. I ran a search for Jane Austen first editions between 1810 - 1820. You can modify the search as you see fit.
There will be rare book dealers in your city who could help -- but as I dont know your city, you'll have to look them up yourself.
2006-09-26 06:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by C_Bar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a fraud. Jane Austen's work was published anonymously in her lifetime, no JAs sorry.
2006-09-26 17:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Southeby's or Christies.
2006-09-26 19:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a local auction house, they will be able to authenticate it for you and value it if necessary.
2006-09-26 13:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by neogriff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.abebooks.co.uk to find a value
2006-09-26 15:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by andigee2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋