Until the 18th century, there was no specific genre of books for children, but childrens books became popular in england during the 1700s. Childrens book of the ussr levsha we have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. When one went to auction, it was expected to sell for. Take advantage of our high resolution images and videos to place bids up until the live event, and then continue to bid during the heritage live auction event, including live streaming audio and video.
These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. If there is a particular item that you would like us to attempt to purchase please let us know and we will do our best to make that happen. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Weve compiled a list of the most popular british childrens authors and their. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Forthcoming sale and new auction schedule in common with many businesses around the world, we have had to adjust our normal working habits as a consequence of covid19 and uk government restrictions on work and travel, and advice on social distancing. The christian mother goose book by marjorie ainsborough decker. Specialist sale of books, prints and maps covering art and art reference books, childrens and illustrated books, history, literature, biography, military, naval, travel, topography, science, natural history, reference and sporting books as well as photographs, manuscripts, prints and maps. The circus parade childrens book illustration original. If youve written a childrens book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, youll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing childrens books to market.
British authors who write popular childrens books have the ability to create stories that have roots in everyday life. English literature, history, childrens books and illustrations. Vintage books may also be adored for their physical characteristics, such as the artwork on an original cover or for notes made in the margin by the creator or a famous person. Oxfams online shop has a huge range of secondhand and vintage childrens books. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. Book lovers enjoy antique books for their impact on history and culture and thoughtprovoking contents. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. The attraction of childrens books lies in the vibrant illustrations or exciting tales that fill their pages. Book, manuscript, map and print sales held in the south west of england. The circus parade childrens book illustration original art group of 32 samuel lowe, c. These auctions take place in london in june and december. They regularly include leatherbound volumes, works of natural history, topographical and reference interest, illustrated works and childrens books.
The department is available for free and no obligation valuations and are happy to guide you through the auction process. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage childrens books. Book auction price guide live online auctions site. Oxfams online shop has a huge range of secondhand and vintage children s books. Did you know that some of your favourite books can sell for thousands of pounds. From old childhood classics to current family favourites. The childrens book market is very big, and there are many subgenres or submarkets inside the childrens book market. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. Search our huge selection for cheap cookbooks, science fiction, childrens books, biographies, academic books, history books and more. Buy childrens books for sale at auction invaluable.
Childrens books grew popular in london in the mid1700s, and included moral. If you want to return the book before that date, you can do so by deleting the book from your kindle library. Dickenss history of england for children, intensely antiaristocratic and. It soon became one of the bestloved childrens stories of all time, with generations of children growing up with dorothy, the wicked witch of the west and, of course, toto. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed, inscribed. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Childrens hardcover book millions to measure by david m. All auctions until further notice will be online and phone bidding only. Annuals have been a part of christmas for decades, but are they still being read and what are some of the most sought after ones worth now. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Russian unless indicated otherwise by the description. Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly.
Some booksellers specialise in different kinds of books e. If you want to sell more books, just repeat the process. Lists fifty completed ebay auctions for first edition childrens picturebooks. Andy warhols childrens book illustrations go on sale. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible childrens books. Childrens book of the ussr levsha detskaia knijka sssr. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. You can elect to receive emails with information on auctions that we plan on attending. The book series that follows the boy wizards adventures at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry has broken records for the bestselling kids books ever, so its no surprise that a first edition of the first book will cost you a spellbinding. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. Our team of specialists has exceptional experience of the rare book world and the changing trends for different types of books in the auction market.
Please feel free to request a detailed description. The neverending story, tulku, after the first death, hey, dollface, undergro. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from 1500 to the 21st century can be found in our sales of english literature, history, private press and childrens books. Zardoz books second hand book sellers, out of print. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. In 1900, a former travelling salesman published a book about a girl from kansas and her adventures in a strange land. Some of the biggest sellers on the market are classics such as alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and the jungle book by rudyard kipling. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs.
Working alongside the shapero rare books team from their georgian town house opposite sothebys in londons mayfair. If you decide that your book is worth selling, we would strongly recommend that you go to a professional bookseller registered with the antiquarian booksellers association. Tolstoy we have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Childrens book about a boy finding somebodys figurines. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. To determine the price for your book sale, enter the isbn number in the input field and confirm the displayed value. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and manuscript material, ranging from early illuminated manuscripts and incunabula through natural history, literature, art, music, americana, fine bindings and private press, and vernacular photography. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. However, dr philip errington, childrens books expert from sothebys, urges people to take note of what the auction house is looking for in a. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. If youve borrowed a book from a friend, it will be automatically returned to them after 14 days.
We provide a solid introduction to the hobby, childrens book values, and first edition identification points for key picturebooks, including dr. To do this, they tap into their memories of their own childhoods emotions and experiences. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the childrens picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from each decade, covering the 1930s up the 1990s. An email will be sent to the recipient with a link to download the book to the device of their choice. Please browse through our catalogues or, if you know what you want, search our inventory. It soon became one of the bestloved children s stories of all time, with generations of children growing up with dorothy, the wicked witch of the west and, of course, toto.
Information about childrens and illustrated books provided by leading westcountry. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in childrens books than perhaps any other genre. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. There are childrens picture books, childrens literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middlegrade novels, tween fiction, and young adult ya novels. Here you will find the largest european collection of outofprint and collectible books.
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