Beyond scarcity, there are several other factors that influence the value of an old book. They are slightly scuffed and used, but no broken spines or anything. Mar 27, 2008 here is some information about early ladybird books including a couple of books in languages other than english. The last title listed on rear flap of jacket or on rear board of matt editions. A ladybird vintage board book ladybird vintage board books. I have all colors of glass buttons, hand painted glass buttons, bone buttons, all the kinds of plastic buttons and metal buttons. This latest ladybird books for grownups title was created exclusively for comic relief by author team jason hazeley and joel morris, with at least.
They do seem to have been very good value, and lets face it, if theyre still going now then theyve definitely outlasted most of the books youd buy. Some collectors enjoy the books for the nostalgic childhood memories, while others like the uniformity in how great they look on shelves with the little bugs. Have you ever brought a new book home, only to discover that the cover was on backwards, or there were printing errors for instance, pages repeated, omitted, out of sequence, or upside down. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. If so, perhaps youve wondered how it affects the books collectible value. There may be a small shape impressed into the cover. A childrens book worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, may have an old price ticket inside the cover of just a couple of pounds, he explained, speaking to the daily mail. Since criteria for indicating a first edition varies from publisher to publisher, theres no easy answer. Recommended books for collectors of first editions. But the books you read as a child may be worth more than you expected. Ive given this box set 4 stars because while its no bad, the stories have been made shorter than the originals to make it easier and faster for children to read by using less detail, wish id kept my old ladybird book set from when i was a child. Select toy story 2 pocahontasout of stock the aristocats mumfie winnie the pooh two much honey winnie the pooh and tiger two gullivers travels downy duckling afican mammals flight too canada the hangover the ambush the little mermaid the runaway tim turns green tessa and the magician tom cat and the wide awake mou. Harry wingfield, john berry, robert lumley and former dan dare artist.
Shop all ladybird books 1960 1969 ladybird books 1970 1979. Here is some information about early ladybird books including a couple of books in languages other than english. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. We have this set for our children and have bought several for others over the years all parents and children have agreed that it is a great gift and has really encouraged the childrens enjoyment at learning to read for themselves. Over those thirtyone years, the increased book sales and lower production costs allowed the company to fulfill its commitment to produce good quality and. The main characteristics of a 1997 first edition first printing are a print line that reads 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and the crediting of joanne rowling not j. The wee web are always looking to buy job lots of vintage ladybird books that is, books published between 1940 and 1980. Ladybird books have launched a spoof series for modernday adult problems. The ladybird book of the hipster ladybirds for grownups. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. I dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. We currently have 126 books in this category in stock. It has soft stuffing and plush fur, and has the deans rag book label underneath. Are books with binding or printing errors collectible.
If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then. A great many secondhand ladybird books are available and it can be an inexpensive hobby. Vintage ladybird books going to school ladybird books. The arran alexander collection sell your books ladybird books. New adulttargeted series takes wholesome publications in a less innocent direction. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. My ladybird books for sale for 10, good condition with a. Such errors are considered defects and will almost always have a negative impact on the books desirability.
Our team aims to provide customers with good value for money, a fast delivery service, but most of all with clean books that they will enjoy. The value of old ladybird books ladybird fly away home. Some hunt high and low for first editions but it can be problematic as many ladybird books often did not have any method for stating whether a book was a first edition or not. There are several books at each level 14 so children can access more books as their reading improves. If you have a collection of vintage ladybird books that you wish to sell please contact us. Feb 21, 2017 a visit to the ladybird website reveals that it has published 24 books so far this year, but that only six of them are new and of those, only two are published by ladybird itself, with the.
But find a rare copy or first edition and it can be worth hundreds of pounds. I got it from the library for my 18 month old and then bought him it for christmas. Publishers cut back on the quality of the paper, so if you left a book in the sun it. The catalogue is the page usually found at the back of an old ladybird book that list other ladybird books in print at that time. There may be a blindstamp impressed into the back cover of a hardcover book. The slim volumes that have helped children enjoy reading for close on a century are now collectors items with huge nostalgic value, says.
It is precious because it still has my name written in it in my own fouryearold writing in 1965. Short of waiting for antiques roadshow to come to town, you can start by understanding the qualities and attributes of truly rare and valuable books. Then you know that your books dates from between 1940 and 1955. The ladybird book of the hangover ladybirds for grownups. Heres the story of how peter and jane fare when they grow up. Oct 24, 2015 catriona says the books condition is key and that a dust jacket can add ten times to the value. This tally chart also tells you how many books have been published by ladybird.
We currently have 127 books in this category in stock. To complicate matters, some publishers do not identify their first editions at all, or have used varying methods over the years. Ladybirds were deliberately sold at pocket money prices and i can. Ladybird books for grownups use vintage illustrations to. As all collectors know, ladybird books can be harder than most to accurately date. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Ladybird books is a london based publishing company, trading as a standalone imprint within the penguin group of companies. What would you do if you were cleaning the attic and found an old volume of oliver twist or great expectations. Selling your ladybird books ladybird books at the wee web. In newer books, one of the simplest ways to put a date to a book is to use the price it was originally sold at. Old ladybird books for sale in uk view 19 bargains. By, quote, breaking down the complexity of grownup life through short tidbits i. If you find a vintage book, open the inside cover and check its date and edition.
It is an imprint of penguin random house, a subsidiary of german media conglomerate bertelsmann and british publishing company pearson plc. You are viewing all stock in the ladybird category. Ladybird books collection bundle 23 books old slight wear and tear on cover commensurate with age that you can see in pics, name written inside cover dispatched with royal mail 2nd class. This is a blindstamp and always indicates a book club edition. Generally speaking the older your book is, the more it is worth.
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grownups to think they have taught themselves to cope. These books are manuals for adulthood, illustrated like vintage childrens books. The key to value is how far down the edition and condition chain they go. The books are very good quality as all ladybird books are. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value.
I have all the 606d and am now collecting the ladybird leaders seriesdinosaurs, cavemen and the like. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Nov 02, 2018 my top10 of ladybird book trivia or ten things you have probably never wanted to know about ladybird books 10 the price of a ladybird book 2 shillings and 6 stayed the same for 31 years from 1940 until 1971 decimilisation. The ladybird book of the dogooder released for comic relief. Aug 14, 2019 some hunt high and low for first editions but it can be problematic as many ladybird books often did not have any method for stating whether a book was a first edition or not. It is hard to know what constitutes mint condition when a book is old anyway. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The value of old ladybird books i dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. Perhaps this is a sign of relatively hard times, or perhaps programmes. My top10 of ladybird book trivia or ten things you have probably never wanted to know about ladybird books 10 the price of a ladybird book 2 shillings and 6 stayed the same for 31 years from 1940 until 1971 decimilisation. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates centenary year.
Ladybird books collector helen day has 7,500 of the iconic. Ann opens the door the party ladybird books 1960 ilustrator harry wingfield to celebrate 100 years of ladybird books, the uk publishing house has partnered card company kiss me kwik to create a series of satirical. Do you have any idea how much i should ask for them and how i might get a hold of someone who would be interested. Apr 03, 2019 but the books you read as a child may be worth more than you expected. If you have one then you have hit the jk rowling jackpot. Prices have fallen since the pottermania glory days of 2005, 2006 and 2007. Sticky price labels are a massive no for ladybird dustwrappers and matt. Its a pain clicking on a large lot and trying to work out which ones you already have dont have. But what if you really do find a collection of old, possibly valuable books. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you own a copy. These are the original classics from 1970s upwards. I have two of the rarest ladybird books ever printed, says helen. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
Sep 22, 2009 the value of old ladybird books i dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Find vintage and classic ladybird books in the ladybird bookshop. 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. Ladybird bookscollection bundle 23 books old slight wear and tear on cover commensurate with age that you can see in pics, name written inside cover dispatched with royal mail 2nd class. Brought these for my 3 year old grand daughter and she loves them. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. This advert is located in and around west chesunt, hertfordshire. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. How to collect vintage ladybird books homes and antiques. For the most part, the only date in a vintage ladybird book is on the title page and that date is the date of the publication of the first edition, not the actual edition you have in your hand.
Although ive been getting fewer enquiries about buying books recently, i have had many more enquiries from people wanting to sell them. Read it yourself with ladybird collection 50 lady bird hardback books bundle for childrens early learning seven books in total all in good condition. As an amateur collector, id prefer them to be sold individually on ebay. I have all colors of glass buttons, hand painted glass. British birds and their nests ladybird books, senior series. Assuming that the date printed in the front of a ladybird book is the. In order for the book to gets its maximum value it must be in perfect condition, with no missing or torn pages.
The ladybird book of living with your parents your. The ladybird imprint publishes massmarket childrens books. Millions were printed, but iconic books soar in value in centenary year. If you are serious you want to make money selling vintage ladybird books, its important to remember that prices will depend on. The ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of nostalgia pushing up values of these childhood favourites. Helen believes the allure of the ladybird books has a lot to do with their use of beautiful. Turn the book over, and look near the bottom of the back cover, near the spine. It can be difficult identifying this on some ladybird books as they have a tally system and each tally number corresponds to a different year.
The ladybird book of living with your parents your whole. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Vintage ladybird book tasseltip a little silk apron rare edition. Ladybird books for sale in uk 98 used ladybird books. Ladybird books publish all your little ones favourite characters, from peppa pig and spot to topsy and tim. Catriona says the books condition is key and that a dust jacket can add ten times to the value. The ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of. Codes for unlocking are found on the inside back covers of the books. Jan 11, 2020 what would you do if you were cleaning the attic and found an old volume of oliver twist or great expectations. How do people determine if theyve got a first edition or just an old book.
Apr 27, 2017 the physical book had become quite a cheap and tacky thing at the turn of the millennium, daunt says. To date it more precisely you can use the catalogue in the back of the book. The key words reading scheme books, more commonly known as the peter and jane books, were hugely popular with schools and with young mothers who were teaching their young children how to read. Ladybird books, ladybird books 606d, old ladybird books, ladybird books nursery rhymes, ladybird book garden flowers, ladybird books read it yourself, ladybird books set in childrens fiction books, ladybird books set, do ityourself paperback books, do ityourself books in english. With the demise of the traditional ladybird publishing format has come an increased interest in collecting, often by adults who were children when ladybird was in its heyday in the 1960s and early 1970s. Any damage or missing pages can decrease value significantly.
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