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Readers and collectors still cherish childrens literature much as they did during the first booming period of childrens books in the late 18th century. Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales. The top 100 collectible childrens books introduction and. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. Records, vintage pre1968, disneyana, collectibles picclick. With the expansion of childrens book collecting and the ease of using the net, prices of rare childrens books have risen and those of easily available books have fallen.
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My rare and valuable book page has been a popular page for many years on this site. With the expansion of children s book collecting and the ease of using the net, prices of rare children s books have risen and those of easily available books have fallen. Ellery queen is a pseudonym for cousins frederic dannay and james yaffe. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring children s books ever written, inscribed by the author. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Published in 1866, its 150 years old, and valued at. Original copies, called first editions, are very rare and sought after by collectors.
Johannes gutenberg, printed 1456, 180 copies known to exist. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Sep 06, 2018 if you happened to hold on to your old barbie dolls and polly pockets and theyre in good condition, then you might be surprised to learn that those silly vintage toys are actually worth a pretty penny today. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century.
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There are old comic books on pulp paper which are highly collectible, and probably some series books and mass market books as well, but with children s juvenile or picture books, be wary of pulp paper unless it is a collectible wartime edition. The illustrator links to ebay search auctions for collectible books. Most valuable childrens books you might already own. Childrens books continue to be one of the most popular categories of collectible books. Since most little golden books were opened and enjoyed by readers, uncirculated books must be in pristine, mint condition and are considered rare and valuable.
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