looking for info on old books

[Guest whitser]

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nt=19986:old_books_003.jpg]alright lads. heres some pics of books that belonged to my great uncle. they are all originals. im looking for info on them eg. how rare are they, are they wothr anything. though i wouldn't sell them as they are going to be passed on to my kids. just looking for as much info as i can get.

[mole catcher 1]

pm crow on here, he may be able to help you

[waz77 15]

Have a look on abe.com put the title in search and see if owt comes up,will give you an idea of price and availability

[cragman 2,780]

Whitser, I'd say that the "Fur, Feather and Fin" book on the Partridge will be the most valuable, though don't get too excited. I've seen them go for about £25-£30 in good-good+ condition, for a first edition. The one you have looks like it would pass as a good or a reading copy only. The other two books look in poor condition and don't ring any bells with me as being collectors items or sought after. I'm sure similar copies could be picked up in better condition for a tenner or so.

[fellman 116]

if im not mistaken the one co written by "pathfinder"

i seem to recall from the dark side of my brain .that he wrote for "the field"

[Guest whitser]

here was i thinking they'd be worth thousands they're pricless to me,money wouldn't buy them.

[cragman 2,780]

here was i thinking they'd be worth thousands they're pricless to me,money wouldn't buy them.

 

I hope I'm wrong then.

[higgins 75]

keep them,and pass them on to your kids,i'm sure they will have more sentimental value

that way,wouldn't be the same if you sold them,then bought other copies for your kids,the value is

increased through passing them on...

Higgins.

[Guest whitser]

no way i'd sell em. just wondering how rare they were really and if anyone had any general info on them.

[OldTrapCollector 377]

I will be glad to help you value them and give you some more info, please PM me and when I am properly back on line I will look into it for you.

 

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[Crow 1]

Without details as to publishing year, issue, etc, it's hard to say (especially with older books because they often published a 'poor mans'! For example, Breaking & Training dogs was published in 1885, but what edition is yours (the inscription says 1898 - it was released as a 2nd edition in 1893)? Copies are currently for sale from about £15.00 up to £75.00.

 

Shooting Notes and Comments is being advertise at anything from £10.00 to £85.00!

 

Of course, it's not the advertised price that matters, it's what you can sell if for that gives it it's true value. However, for 'insurance' purposes you have to assume that, to replace, you'll have to buy the most expensive copy!

 

As for condition, then whilst a book published in 2005 must be almost mint to be described as good, then a book of over 100 years old can be expected to have some signs of age and wear and still be considered good!

 

Books - I luv em!