what old books are worth money?
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["Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997), J.K. Rowling.", 'The Cat in the Hat (1957) Dr. ... ', 'The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), Arthur Conan Doyle.', 'The Bible (1600 – 1630)', 'The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book (1894-1895) Rudyard Kipling:']
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Books are not necessarily valuable just because of their age. The State Library has many resources which can help people assess the value of a book, but State Library staff cannot give formal valuations. Expert advice is available from approved valuers or from secondhand and antiquarian dealers.
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According to the Hamer Comic Annual Guide, Rupert annuals from the 80s are scarcer than the 70s counterparts. Those found in good condition can be worth £20. If you're not one of the lucky owners of the original Rupert bear books, the Daily Express is reproducing limited editions of the first four books for £49.99.
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Recycling encyclopedias Call your local library and ask if you may donate your set to be sold. Put it up for giveaway on freecycle.org. If they're really old -- say, more than 100 years -- call a rare bookseller and ask if they're worth anything. Find out if a local recycler takes them.
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Rare used Christian books can be invaluable sources of information and prized collectors' items. Keep in mind that not all old Christian tomes and Bibles are rare. Even some Bibles that are over two hundred years old are not considered particularly rare or valuable.
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Old photos can be worth quite a bit, as long as they meet certain criteria. In general, there isn't much of a market for “ordinary” photos such as those of weddings, family dinners, picnics, etc. ... In general, there isn't much of a market for “ordinary” photos such as those of weddings, family dinners, picnics, etc.
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First, Search the Internet and eBay and see what similar computer models have sold for to determine it's rarity and value. Some older computers such as the Altair Computer (pictured) are highly valuable to collectors. eBay is a great place to auction off rare and valuable computers.
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Antique Trader notes that collector plates from the 1920s are some of the most valuable but only if they are in perfect condition. According to Terry Kovel, plates made after 1980 usually have no monetary value at all.
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Books from this period are rare and hugely sought after. A 1940 Beano annual fetched £3,505 in October 2012, but a "very fine" copy could be worth double that amount, while a 1939 Dandy made £6,232 in September 2006, said the annual "devotee" and comic-collecting expert.
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Old coins: strike gold with pre-decimal silver. ... The old shilling coin, which became the 5p piece, is now worth £2 – actually beating the rate of inflation since 1971. Unfortunately, "silver" coins minted after 1947 contain no silver and are worth no more than their face value.
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Penguin Collectors Society Most collectors are interested in the early years. Very few Penguin paperbacks printed after 1950 have any monetary value – that is more than a new paperback would cost today. Battered reprints, while they may still make an excellent read, have very little real resale potential.
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Thrift stores and Goodwill often have them in a stuffed animal bin for prices from 25 cents each up to $1.01. Antique store prices can range from $5 to $10, but I never pay over $5 personally.
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But for most collectors, books represent a stable, long-term investment. It's a rarefied pursuit, one that can be financially rewarding if you have the necessary expertise, diligence, and patience. Ask a dealer if books are a wise investment strategy and the short answer is no.
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The value of a set is worth at least $3, according to Shedlow, while other covers are worth from a penny and up. According to Shedlow, the true value of any matchbook cover depends on the value to the collector.
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As of this writing (2011), on average I'd say most old Macs are worth about $100. Many less than that. An original 128k Mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. For most systems, sentimental values tend to be higher than resale prices.
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Toasters from the early 20th century can fetch thousands of dollars. A porcelain Toast-rite can bring $2,000 or more, and early pop-up versions from the mid-'30s are worth about $1,000 in good condition.
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They can be worth $500 or more. Gruelle preferred cartooning to dolls. Before his death in 1938 he wrote some Raggedy Ann and Andy books, worth in the range of $50 to a $100 today.