black beauty by anna sewell published by henry altemus, philadelphia 1842
2006-10-06 02:11:11 · 8 answers · asked by debpap 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It's not a matter of when it was first published if it has a later date included. It usually says something to the effect of 1st printing if it is the original copy.
Most books will say in the first or last couple of pages either before or after the flyleaf if there were other, older release dates.
If it is a 1st edition. You may very well have something there. It sounds beautiful! Check E-bay and consult a used book store that deal in antique books. They always have someone on staff willing to give you an appraisal if not wanting to purchase it from you.
Never listen to just one person... always get a few different opinions and prices. For things that are that old and that rare, people will try and low-ball you just to get it if they like it.
The antiques roadshow is not just somewhere you can pop up and get an appraisal. You have to enter a lottery and win tickets from the PBS website. Usually the participants are picked based on if they are paying members of the public television station in their area. Most people don't know that. But it is true!
good luck!
2006-10-06 04:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First Edition, First Printing. You should check first with several rare booksellers, then check the Christie's and Sothbey's auction house websites and ask their experts. The book has to have no dog-eared pages or writing inside other than the original printing. The cover has to be verified as to being the original cover as there are ways to forge new covers and made to look old. So these experts at the auction houses and the rare booksellers' should be able to help you determine not only whether the book is genuine but it's worth also, Good Luck!
2006-10-06 10:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look it up on www.bookfinder.com. That's where rare book dealers list their books for sale online. Try to match the publisher, date, binding, etc. as closely as possible. Remember that condition is very important in pricing.
2006-10-06 05:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should find an appraiser, and he or she should be able to find that information for you. Be careful not to let the book out of your hands unless absolutely necessary.
2006-10-06 02:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out major bookstore websites or just go to one and ask for there help and make sure you don't get pulled into a scam on the book.
Antiques road show.com maybe
2006-10-06 02:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by chexmix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to an auction room
2006-10-06 02:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send it over for me to have a look.... I'll let you know!
:)
2006-10-06 02:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By reading it!
2006-10-06 02:20:10 · answer #8 · answered by Einmann 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋