My parents purchased this set in 1951 i was one at the time. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books. Empress of evil, script by joe gill, art by sanho kim. 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. My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 olive beaupre miller on. 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. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. My book house by miller, olive beaupre used books and.
Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Or, contact a local auction house if you believe your books may be very valuable. 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. How they work and the benefits of having one in your rv its time to power up. 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. The first my book house series consisted of six volumes.
Olive beaupre miller and the book house for children by dorothy loring taylor. 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. What is the value of my book house set of 12 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. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value. 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. My book house by olive beaupre miller editor alibris. I am so fortunate to have found a complete set at a reasonable price. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a.
People have fond memories of hours spent with this remarkable set of books, the. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. From a family of 8, it is a wonder that that survived intack. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. I personally like the fact that you get a lot of our loved classic stories plus many more. 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.
He fights eva ku and nevil pryce, who have occupied his uncles house and are using it to smuggle opium and munitions. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. My book house was a series that introduce children with the best in literature, presented in an understandable form appropriate for their age. Unless what you have is a scarce or rare printing, there will probably be examples of real current value, represented in ebays ended auctions. 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. The following websites can help you evaluate the value of your books. 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. Its a treasurer, almost as precious as my own blue set from the 1940s. I was fortunate to be able to buy this set in a house with the 3 gift travel books a few years back. My book house 1950 complete 12 volume set this is an incredible set of childrens stories. Hers are the blue ones with the number 26 and a copywrite date of 1937.
Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book collection is woth anything. Things have changed in the years since it was first published, but my 5yearold delights as much in reading these as her mother did. The ultimate guide to my book house for homeschoolers. For tax or insurance purposes, valuations must be made by an expert such as an antiquarian or specialist bookdealer who knows the current market. The latch key by miller, olive beaupre and a great selection of related books. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. Children, discusses the value of imaginative literature not unsound, though. 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. With the dust jacket add up to 75% to value depending on condition of dust jacket.
He fights eva ku and nevil pryce, who have occupied his uncles house. Even my family thought i was silly about my reading. Interesting info rare and valuable books whats my book worth. I have my oldest sister mary louise, now deceased, to thank for keeping them safe through the years. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
Be the first to ask a question about my book house, volumes 112. 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 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. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value. Jan 11, 2020 if youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. 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. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions abebooks specializes in rare books, great place to research book values. List of little house on the prairie books wikipedia. We created this guide to help the many people who call us asking how much are my comic books. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. Founded in 1925, random house is the proud publishing house of the worlds most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. 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.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Olive beaupre miller nee olive kennon beaupre september 11, 1883 march 25, 1968 was. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. In 1919 miller established a company, the book house for children, to publish popular. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. This series, my book house, was intended originally to be an affordable anthology to promote literacy. Find my book house by miller, olive beaupre at biblio. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for children, lake bluff, illinois. I ordered my set for my granddaughter whom i will be homeschooling and for myself. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. 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.
These books are great for read aloud time as they grow with your children. 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 bookhouse 6 volume set in the nursery, through fairy halls, up one. Archie andrews became more popular over time, and would, along with his friends, dominate pep comics until its cancellation in 1987. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Our host of imprintsincluding ballantine bantam dell, del reyspectra, the dial press, lucasbooks, the modern library, random house. 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. How much are my comic books worth welcome to, a quick and simple guide to help you grade and identify your old comic books. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable.
Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. The very first printing of the book house in an assembled set from 1920, 1921. These books are from my growing up i read them often. My book house is a series of books published from 19201971. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. 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. My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre miller. As there were several printings of the first 12 books this guide will value.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. How do people determine if theyve got a first edition or just an old book. Values for the first 12 books depends on condition and whether or not the dust jacket is with the book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book. Located near the top of our book search tool, you can quickly find a book s lexile measure by entering a book.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. My book house, volumes 112 by olive beaupre miller goodreads. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Find prices and values for all recreation vehicle rv types below. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value. 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. The value of a book depends on the book s rarity, importance, and collectors demand, as well as its condition and ownership history. Sun yang returns to the house of yang to find his uncle chung yuan murdered and his cousin chung hui kidnapped to america.
Set includes in the nursery, story time, up one pair of. My book house was a series that introduce children with the best in literature, presented in an. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. 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. Unfollow my book house book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Links to websites to help you value, sell or find rare books. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. A lot of book house sets pass through our business and i can assure anyone that this set is very. 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. 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.
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