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Rare and antique books can be collectible items if they are in good condition and in demand, but it can be hard to determine whether your books are valuable and, if they are, where to sell them<\/a> to get the best price for your items. Rare and antique book buyers often frequent certain web pages and auction sites in the hopes to find themselves a special edition. Whether you are selling old classics, rare cookbooks<\/a>, or a signed first edition, we have a few tips and tricks to help you out.<\/p>\n This is a common question that we get asked often. Before you sell your book, it is important to determine whether your book is valuable or not. To help work out whether your book is worth some money, it is important to do your research.<\/p>\n The value of your book will depend on a number of things. Firstly, it depends on the level of demand<\/strong> for your book and how many copies<\/strong> are available on the market. If there are too many on the market, it will be saturated, and your book may not sell. Next, it is important to check the edition<\/strong> of your book to see if it is a real first edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your book\u2019s value also depends on its condition<\/a> \u2013 it should be well-preserved and include its original dust jacket. Without the dust jacket, its value will be much lower. To find out more on how to value your old or rare books, check out ourblog post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are a few ways to sell rare books. Firstly, many small book stores<\/strong> may be interested in your item, but this option may require a lot of work as you will need to visit them in person. You might also find that you don\u2019t get the right price as the book shop will be looking to sell it on to make a profit. Secondly, auction houses<\/strong> are a great way to reach a number of buyers, and with the right catalog advert, you can make a good profit here. It is recommended that you use an auction house that has an online presence in order to market your book to as wide audience as possible. There is also a number of websites<\/strong> that will help you to sell a rare<\/strong> or old book<\/strong>. Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n BookScouter.com is a great option if your rare book has an ISBN number<\/a>. Simply enter the number and receive offers from over 30 buyback vendors, allowing you to find the vendor ready to buy your book. For older books without an ISBN<\/a> number, however, you cannot use this site. There are several alternatives<\/a> that we recommend. They are:<\/p>\n There are many factors that contribute to how rare a book is. Firstly, the condition<\/strong> of the book is important as it impacts how desirable they are. This can include if the book contains its original dust jacket, has unusual binding, and is undamaged. Secondly, it is important to consider its publication<\/strong> \u2013 is it a limited or first edition, a work of historical significance, is it by a famous author or signed<\/a> by them? If so, then your book may be rare and in demand.<\/p>\n It is important, however, to note that even if a book is rare and copies are difficult to get, it may not be valuable. To help understand how in-demand your book is, look for the ISBN number, as you can use this to find the exact details of your book.<\/p>\nWhere Can I Sell Rare Books?<\/h2>\n
BookScouter<\/h3>\n
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Rare Books Value \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What Makes A Book Rare?<\/h3>\n
Are All Antique Books Worth Money?<\/h3>\n
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