Be the first to ask a question about my book house, volumes 112. For tax or insurance purposes, valuations must be made by an expert such as an antiquarian or specialist bookdealer who knows the current market. Interesting info rare and valuable books whats my book worth. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. My book house by olive beaupre miller editor alibris. The ultimate guide to my book house for homeschoolers. Or, contact a local auction house if you believe your books may be very valuable.
Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions abebooks specializes in rare books, great place to research book values. Olive beaupre miller nee olive kennon beaupre september 11, 1883 march 25, 1968 was. From a family of 8, it is a wonder that that survived intack. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our host of imprintsincluding ballantine bantam dell, del reyspectra, the dial press, lucasbooks, the modern library, random house. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now.
Please see our book house page for information on our sets and shipping, and general information on publication data and contents of the book house. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The first my book house series consisted of six volumes. May, 2019 the value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. This first book has nursery rhymes from all over the world, and as i sat i gave this five stars not just because its great classic literature, which it is, but also because of its sentimental value to me.
Its a treasurer, almost as precious as my own blue set from the 1940s. Unless what you have is a scarce or rare printing, there will probably be examples of real current value, represented in ebays ended auctions. Empress of evil, script by joe gill, art by sanho kim. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 olive beaupre miller on. Mar 17, 20 what is the value of my book house set of 12 books published in 1943 revised edition by the book house for children, answered by a verified antique expert. What is the value of my book house set of 12 books.
In 1919 miller established a company, the book house for children, to publish popular. Archie andrews became more popular over time, and would, along with his friends, dominate pep comics until its cancellation in 1987. My book house was a series that introduce children with the best in literature, presented in an understandable form appropriate for their age. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. My parents purchased this set in 1951 i was one at the time. This first book has nursery rhymes from all over the world, and as i sat i gave this five stars not just because its great classic literature, which it is, but also because of its sentimental value. Even my family thought i was silly about my reading. The value of a book depends on the book s rarity, importance, and collectors demand, as well as its condition and ownership history. The latch key by miller, olive beaupre and a great selection of related books.
List of little house on the prairie books wikipedia. Find prices and values for all recreation vehicle rv types below. My bookhouse 6 volume set in the nursery, through fairy halls, up one. The following websites can help you evaluate the value of your books.
The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Research the latest rv prices, book values and motorhome msrp prices for all rv manufacturers. Values for the first 12 books depends on condition and whether or not the dust jacket is with the book. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. I personally like the fact that you get a lot of our loved classic stories plus many more. Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book collection is woth anything. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. An anthology of literature for the youngest children including american and british nursery rhymes, fables, folk tales, poems and stories, as well as from many other sources. My book house by miller, olive beaupre used books and. Keep in mind that anyone can place any price on an item on ebaythat doesnt have anything to do with its actual value if it doesnt sell. These books are from my growing up i read them often.
How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. What is the value of my book house set of 12 books published in 1943 revised edition by the book house for children, answered by a verified antique expert. My book house, volumes 112 by olive beaupre miller goodreads. People have fond memories of hours spent with this remarkable set of books, the. The very first printing of the book house in an assembled set from 1920, 1921. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. My book house is a series of books published from 19201971. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book. Every book nerd has looked at her bookshelf, with all its thrift store finds and oddities, and thought, how can i tell how much my books are worth. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or.
My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre miller. Set includes in the nursery, story time, up one pair of. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. Things have changed in the years since it was first published, but my 5yearold delights as much in reading these as her mother did. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Olive beaupre miller and the book house for children by dorothy loring taylor. Halls of fame of my book house volume 12 of the 12vol. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. I was fortunate to be able to buy this set in a house with the 3 gift travel books a few years back. Links to websites to help you value, sell or find rare books. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer.
Sun yang returns to the house of yang to find his uncle chung yuan murdered and his cousin chung hui kidnapped to america. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for children, lake bluff, illinois. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition.
However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a. First off, the value of a book often boils down to simple capitalismif people want it, and there arent many available, then it will increase in value. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book.
With the dust jacket add up to 75% to value depending on condition of dust jacket. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Founded in 1925, random house is the proud publishing house of the worlds most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Unfollow my book house book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books. An interesting history of miller and her publishing company in which publishing, marketing, and distribution were handled almost exclusively by a loyal corps of women over many years. Hers are the blue ones with the number 26 and a copywrite date of 1937. Jan 11, 2020 if youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand. Children, discusses the value of imaginative literature not unsound, though. My book house was a series that introduce children with the best in literature, presented in an. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. How they work and the benefits of having one in your rv its time to power up. Your local used or rare book dealers may be able to give you referrals to professional appraisal services.
This series, my book house, was intended originally to be an affordable anthology to promote literacy. These books are great for read aloud time as they grow with your children. Jul 29, 2015 every book nerd has looked at her bookshelf, with all its thrift store finds and oddities, and thought, how can i tell how much my books are worth. My book house 1950 complete 12 volume set this is an incredible set of childrens stories. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. He fights eva ku and nevil pryce, who have occupied his uncles house and are using it to smuggle opium and munitions. Located near the top of our book search tool, you can quickly find a book s lexile measure by entering a book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. As there were several printings of the first 12 books this guide will value.
I am so fortunate to have found a complete set at a reasonable price. I ordered my set for my granddaughter whom i will be homeschooling and for myself. How do people determine if theyve got a first edition or just an old book. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. My book house six volumes in the nursry 1925, up one pair of stairs 1928, through fairy halls 1928, the treasure chest 1928, from the tower window 1932, the latch key 1928 by olive beaupre miller editor seller arroway books. He fights eva ku and nevil pryce, who have occupied his uncles house. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. I have my oldest sister mary louise, now deceased, to thank for keeping them safe through the years. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notveryold books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Find my book house by miller, olive beaupre at biblio. Little house on the prairie, published in 1935, is the third of the series of books known as the little house series, but only the second book to focus on the life of the ingalls family.
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