2007-03-11 12:16:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Depends on who the author/illustrator is and if it's a first edition.
2007-03-11 12:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Froggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As most people have said a lot will depend on: Who the author/illustrator is, condition, edition, rarity, popularity.
Checking to see if it's beeing sold on ebay (although some prices, especially for Harry Potter's are ridiculously optimistic) for some idea of price may help. Magazines such as Book Collector are useful too as they show what dealers currently want and are selling, also what price ranges will be realistic. Also gives contact details of the dealers too as many in this market still do not use the net that widely.
2007-03-13 07:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by hemingways_folly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a quick estimate, do a search on eBay and see what a comparable copy of the book is selling for. It depends on a lot of things--how well known the book and author are, the edition and the condition of the book itself. People pay more for a signed first edition in new condition. Take it to a reputable rare book dealer and have it appraised. There is usually a fee for this. If they express an interest in buying it, tell them it's not for sale and you're having it appraised for insurance purposes--they may be trying to rob you because they know you don't know what it's worth.
These days you may also be able to find a site online that has prices for certain rare books. Do a search for rare book dealers.
2007-03-11 19:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by KIZIAH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might not be worth more than face value. These days, with promotional book signings being so common, many hundreds of people will have books with the authors signature on. Depends on who signed it and under what circumstances.
If you think it is a genuine rarity, take it to a proper professional bookdealer, who will really know their stuff, rather than the internet, which can only give you a very generalised answer.
2007-03-12 04:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Queen of the Night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old the book is and how famous the author was. I own "Rip Van Winkle" signed by Washington Irving and its probably worth a couple of hundred English Pounds. I have been collecting signed books for years and the signatrue doesn't seem to add much to the value
2007-03-13 16:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question-i've got signed copies of books by Kim Wilkins,Kelley Armstrong,and Graham Masterson...
2007-03-12 07:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by munki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to who the author and illustrator are, the condition and title of the book are also a factor in the worth, as well as who the buyer is.
2007-03-11 19:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hold on to it for a few years--seven to be exact. That's the statute of limitations in most states.
2007-03-12 00:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by rickmcconaghy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends who the author and the illustrator are!!! :)
2007-03-11 19:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Angela Vicario 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on who they are.
I would hang onto it if I were you - it could become a rarity!
2007-03-11 19:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by hevs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋