We have a large selection of german wwii antiques and collectibles for sale. Among the most interesting are the lowvalue stamps created for the states of brunswick and mecklenburgschwerin, which could be divided into quarters for minor postage needs. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Even though germany did not become a modern state until 1871, the first books originating from the germanic culture appeared more than a thousand years ago. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. We at post mark collector club often get asked about the value of postmarks.
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The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. May, 2019 a rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a valuable one. Gun digest book of modern gun values, 18th edition the no. Because of this the actual value of the book may differ. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Welcome to the german wwii military identification and pricing reference guide. Values of coins of germany, europe and canada, usa and other. Created by ngc and krause publications numismaster, the price guide pages are arranged by krause catalog numbers and include values, images and specifications such as weight, composition, engraver and current bullion values. These handwritten, oneofakind pieces are approximately 300 to 400 years old. This is a special guest article by adam weinberger of, a book dealer with over 30 years of experience.
I have recently acquired a dozen or so old german books childrens stories, exercise books, etc. How to find the value of an antique bible our pastimes. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value.
A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a valuable one. Even though germany did not become a modern state until 1871, the first books originating from the germanic culture appeared more than a thousand years ago and johann gutenberg, born in mainz on the banks of the rhine, changed the world with his invention of the mechanized printing press in the 15th century. Search our guide to current market values of old and collectible books. At least a few times each week, ill be asked how much an old penny is worth, values for old quarters, and prices for old silver coins. Professional appraisals of rare and antique bibles. Values of coins of germany, europe and canada, usa and other countries. Coin values is an indispensable reference book for anyone seeking the answer to the age old question. Most books printed in the 19th century are fairly common. An old book doesnt have to be rare to be worth money. The german publishers, publish around 94 thousand new books each year, and the international frankfurt book fair, which is the most important book event in the world, is held in germany. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Worth of old book pecks nad bot and his pa illustrated published 1900. Even though germany did not become a modern state until 1871, the first books originating from the germanic culture appeared more than a thousand years ago and johann gutenberg, born in mainz on the banks of the rhine, changed the world with his invention.
Do you think it makes sense to buy any book from this period at this price can their prices change. The german postage stamps reflect, since the beginning of the german postage stamp up to the german reich third reich in 1945, the impressive and exciting postal history of germany. German thaler, gulden and schilling, till 1871 mark 100 pfennig, 18711923 gold, reichs, renten, mark 1,000,000,000,000 old mark 100 pfennig, 19231948 german allied mark amc 100 pfennig. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. Value of books edited between 1890 and 1945 the ebay. Rare books in german are popular among collectors of literature and history. How to find the value of books the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your. There are tons of old coins out there just waiting to be found in estates, buried in coffee cans, and hiding out in boxes and drawers. Many dont know, but the first known book was printed in german, just as the first ever known magazine. Germans place a high value on hard work, precision and order, and have made tremendous contributions to engineering, classical music and beer. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the unused stamps intact. A valuable collection of german books princeton alumni weekly, february 20, 1924, p.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Here is an overview of german customs, traditions and. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. When it comes to german coins value, pieces from former colonies and occupied territories are often quite valuable because they didnt circulate for a long time and usually have a lower mintage. Freshly updated gun digest book of modern gun values, 18th edition is the guide for the contemporary gun enthusiast. Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book collection is woth anything. Todays global literary culture owes a huge debt to our cousins in deutschland and there is a host of rare and collectible german books to discover. 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 humanities department has resources to help you find out. While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notvery old books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Pmg world paper money values the world paper money price guide is a complete catalog of paper money values for world paper money from 68 to date. See photos for more on condition books have staining to cloth shown in photos. New listinghuge old german leather illustrated family bible circa 1895. Lets start with gutenbergs bible the most famous book of all. Do you know how valuable your old books really are. I found a bookseller with books edited between 1890 and 1945.
How to understand the basic factors behind the value of antique books. Value for condition i unc and iii used condition, not torn and not very bad cond. Now, just because a book is old doesnt mean it is rare. Interesting info rare and valuable books whats my book worth. This page is sponsored by in an effort to provide the current and future militaria colle. The prices of the books listed for sale vary between 0,25 and 1. The world coin price guide is a complete catalog of values for world coins from 1600 to date.
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Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. To navigate our website with more ease you may use our maps. In this book you find the values of all german coins since the year 1501. Value for condition i unc and iii used condition, not torn and not. Frequently, if you have a book that is a collectors edition or signed by the author, you can obtain more money for it. Used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. If you really need a documented estimate of a book s value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. It is intended primarily for beginners of german as a first reader. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed may 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today.
Lot of 4 german books goethe cloth books staging crafts repurpose freeship. Check out our antique german book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. These appraisals are often based on what similar books have sold for on auction sites like ebay. Buy or sell german stamps of the german reich deutsches reich.
Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Every serious collector of german coins needs this book. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. As the bible is a historical book, some antique bibles are hundreds of years old. Generally, rare book values are not a specific dollar figure. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. Have you ever found a cool vintage book at a thrift shop, or opened up an old frame to discover an ancient document. We rely on common pricing resources such as the american book prices database for auction records, german auction databases, and other essential rare book pricing reference tools and bibliographies. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Values of coins of germany, europe and canada, usa and. 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. A complete ancient hebrew torah scroll of the pentateuch the first five books of the old testament. Books and catalogs about antiques and collectibles at.
Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. The values depend on the condition erhaltung of the banknotes. Just because a book is old doesnt mean that its automatically valuable. For a german or latin bible to be of great value, it really needs to be from the. You would probably have to find something printed in the 1700s or earlier for the book s age to contribute directly to its rarity. Pictorial list of postage stamps in nazi germany wikipedia. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. It may be water damaged, or it might just be its age. German books and related the printing presses of the third reich worked hard to produce a series of books, postcards and. Created by pmg and krause publications numismaster, the world note price guide pages are arranged by pick catalog numbers and include paper money values, images and specifications such as issuer.
It packs listings of 15,000 firearms into a convenient book. The extraordinary value of the collection lies in its comprehensiveness and. Germany banknotes germany paper money catalog and german. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. The book was written by two wellesley college professors of german, margarethe muller and carla wenckebach. Whether you recently acquired an antique bible or it has been passed down in your family from generation to generation, you can assess its value. The monetary value of an antique book, just as the value of all antiques, varies based on current market demands and where the book is being bought or sold. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Also make sure to have a closer look at denominations of 2 mark and higher, minted between 1874 and 1918. But what if you really do find a collection of old, possibly valuable books.
Get the best deals on collectible german postcards when you shop the largest online selection at. Also all pages are clean and free of any highlighting or underlined pages clean books. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Free book appraisals can help the book collector get an idea of how much a particular book is worth. This price is called the book value because you would typically find it in a published book such as the standard catalog of world coins. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. There all in german from a set, these are books 710 dated 1957. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. I have a 1859 copy of a german prayer book called himmlischer blumengarten. In order to be considered an antique, your bible must at least 160 years old. 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.
A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than. We have thousands of quality military antiques and collectibles for sale. Germany banknotes germany paper money catalog and german currency history. German literature princeton university library special. Before the unification of the german empire in 1871, about half of the 27 individual german states issued their own stamps.
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