Just Asking

[jennyjoan]

Sista referred to a certain book yesterday that she bought for 50p in a charity shop and whilst the book makes pretty much riveting reading the book itself is in tatters.

I googled said book to perhaps buy a better one

New book costs £499.99

Used book costs £49.99

Would sista have an original and would it be worth anything. Thanks for any replies.

[AB Editor]

If anyone wants to pick me a up a treat, there's always this: https://www.blackwell.co.uk/rarebooks/book.php?id=57648

[naomi24]

Jackdaw, a paperback edition of 'Jesus' by A N Wilson is selling for over £600 on Amazon. It's not at all unusual for books to reach such prices. They don't have to be old either.

[agchristie]

Books can be worth considerable amounts for various reasons. Condition is paramount but there may be more important factors such as:

age, first edition first impression, unusual features e.g sprayed edges, slipcase issue, signed, lined and dated (though inscribed copies can devalue) etc etc

I have loads of signed first editions and I have just arranged ahead of publication to receive a signed copy of JRR Tolkein's grandson's new book!

Good luck!

[pastafreak]

I have no idea if this is rare...but it's certainly pricey for a book written by a dog...;-)).....

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[agchristie]

@pastafreak

Some prices are ridiculously excessive particularly from US dealers...