| Old books are out of date, obsolete and boring - | | | | The second factor that can cause a book to increase |
| right? While you may think so, there are plenty of | | | | or decrease its value is its condition. The closer a |
| antique books floating around that many people will | | | | book condition is to is original condition the more it will |
| pay up to thousands of dollars to buy from you. Not | | | | be worth. Any marks, stains, page tears or binding |
| any old book, mind you. These are rare historical | | | | wear can decrease a books value markedly. |
| books that have a market of collectors wishing to | | | | However, any written remarks and notes by famous |
| buy them. | | | | people or the author can actually cause the value of |
| Many people have old and antique books at their | | | | the antique book to increase. |
| house and have no idea how much they are worth. | | | | Oftentimes, evaluating the value of an antique book |
| Below you will find some helpful tips in trying to | | | | can be very bewildering, so whether you're going to |
| appraise how much an antique book is valued in the | | | | buy an antique book or sell one, it is recommended |
| market place. | | | | to consult an expert first to examine the antique |
| As with other types of antiques, there are no hard | | | | book's real worth. But make sure that you do your |
| and fast rules about how much an antique book is | | | | own research, because trusting solely another's word |
| worth. However, there are some guidelines that will | | | | can be deceiving. |
| help you in determining how much you may be able | | | | Because the condition of a book is very important in |
| to get for it. The number one factor is rarity. It is | | | | determining its value, you really should store any |
| simply about supply and demand - the more rare the | | | | antique books in a proper and book friendly place. |
| book is the more it will worth to someone if there is | | | | Extreme conditions can cause paper to undergo |
| a demand for it. | | | | certain chemical reactions that will damage their |
| First edition books are usually the most sought after | | | | condition. Therefore, avoid place any old books in |
| versions. Typically, they are the rarest types and | | | | humid, hot, wet places or anywhere where there is |
| therefore the more valuable than editions published | | | | direct sunlight. |
| after it. | | | | Also, avoid storing books in places that release acidic |
| Other rare versions are those that have | | | | vapors, such as unsealed woods. and placing them in |
| typographical errors. More often than not the | | | | your basement, under plumbing and water pipe. Flat, |
| publisher will withdraw a book with an error and | | | | smooth shelves will do. But if you have enough |
| therefore they are in limited supply in the general | | | | budget, try storing them in high quality archival boxes. |
| antique market place. Other rare editions are those | | | | With proper care, you sure will find wealth in what |
| with autographs from famous or historical persons. | | | | you thought is already rubbish. |