my partner has these two old books from around 1565 and one is a bible in latin.im not to sure bout the other one.just wondering where i can enquire about the books and to see if they worth anything to sell. cheers
2006-11-23 21:34:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I would definitely have them valued. They must be worth a bundle. Perhaps a nice family airlume to pass down to future generations? I certainly wouldn't sell them.
2006-11-23 21:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Rockin' Chrissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a bookseller, though only of contemporary works and have no special expertise in this area.
What I can tell you is that if this books are indeed from the 16th century then they are most definately worth something. Condition is paramount so take great care of them. Books from this long ago are rare and can be extremely valuable.
My inclination would be to go straight to the top and contact the British Museum or British Library and ask them how best to proceed.
There are any number of antiquarian book shops out there and they will be more than happy to value the books for you. Though, of course, they will not give you the full value of the books so they can make their profit when they sell them on.
I wish you well with this.
2006-11-23 21:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by monklane79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an expert or speak to a museum for advice. These are very rare books and will be valuable therefore it is worth putting in the effort to get the most out of them.
2006-11-23 21:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go and give DO NOT sell it give the bible to a church as i am a Hindu but respect every religion and the other is also religious so if it is a book on some king or something go and give it in the library and if it is like the bible something about Christ give it in the library.,
2006-11-23 22:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by CoolGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a local auctioneers, look in the yellow pages. The major names are Bonhams or Carters or Phillips, but there are lots of other autioneers. They may point you in the direction of specialists that may get a better price for you.
2006-11-23 21:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by voodoobluesman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure the museums or National Libraries would be interested in these books.
They are treasures at that age and should be preserved in the proper environment.
2006-11-26 10:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by dunfie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Sotheby's or Christie's in New York
2006-11-23 23:03:31 · answer #7 · answered by Lilli_999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd buy them too!! seriously though, they ARE valuable, don't get swindled...run an internet search..
2006-11-23 21:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by paradigm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a charity shop.
2006-11-23 21:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by russellhamuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ill buy it
2006-11-23 21:42:41 · answer #10 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋