I have a book that was printed in 1834.... Its called the last days of the pompeii....is it worth any money?

Answer 1

Search the inventories of a variety of used book dealers, including big ones like abebooks, alibris and Powells. Try to find one where the condition matches yours, as that is very inportant in used/rare book value. Remember, though, that these are asking prices, not selling prices.

You can also set up a search on ebay that will email you whenever a listing matches your search criteria is listed. You can also search ebay for things that have sold in the past month. The selling price there is probably a good indicator of what your book is worth.

It is worth what someone will pay for it. Depends on condition, how many are still around, and whether or not anyone still wants one.

Answer 2

It might be worth something if it is leather bound and in good condition. It depends on a lot of things though. Who wrote this book? Some writers are considered more collectible than others. Is it in good condition? If there is staining on the pages or damage to the cover/binding, that would bring the value down. Is it a first edition? First editions are worth more than subsequent printings.
To get an idea of the value of this book, your best bet is to have it appraised.

Answer 3

look it up in a museum or on e bay, but I found if you sell it on ebay and you get what ever the bidder is willing to pay but I find it to be a lot lower then it would be if you checked out in a collectors place ..