Top 20 Most Valuable Children's Books You May Have

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  • @TheAuctionProfessor
    @TheAuctionProfessor  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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    • @TheRighteousInquiries
      @TheRighteousInquiries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Howdy, I have a question.
      I found a little Oliver twist figure.
      Stamped at bottom: IVOREX Made in England. Just found info online stating its one of the rarest of the group.
      Any help would be extremely helpful.
      Thanks, your awesome.
      Learned so much from ya!!

    • @allentyson_artist1999
      @allentyson_artist1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet I’m actually an artist painter part time

  • @Brigett0423
    @Brigett0423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The first book (Caroline) is my listing. I found the book in a free box and thought it looked old. Had no idea it’s value until I looked it up when I got home. The buyer said her mother read it to her when she was little and she was overjoyed to find another copy. ❤

  • @youtubernaz1scensoredbythe201
    @youtubernaz1scensoredbythe201 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've got a first edition Wizard of Oz and a couple of Dr Seuss first editions too. The ONE book that I wish I still had though, was my signed first edition Dune. Had to sell it to pay for a surgery for my dog.😢 He's worth it though. That book saved my dogs life. Got almost 2 grand for it...❤

  • @saratoussaint5553
    @saratoussaint5553 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely adore old books! And so does my little boy. We were in a thrift store (UK) the other day and he excitedly said "I can smell old books!" sure enough, there were a box of childrens annuals from the 1960/70s. Only £1 each! He was so happy!
    Stumbled on your channel by chance but youve got a new subscriber now!

    • @Peace4all_2023
      @Peace4all_2023 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They were beautiful old books they had a very euphoric feel when you would read them !

  • @kgraham5820
    @kgraham5820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve always thought artwork in old children’s books is beautiful! The vibrant colors are still as crisp 50+ years later with superb details, always eye catching! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom! Greatly appreciated!

  • @raisingphoenix3374
    @raisingphoenix3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've never hated my trait as a "purger" more than I do when I watch your videos 😅

  • @HoonAgain
    @HoonAgain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m absolutely hooked on this type series you’re producing. Every single one is on point and follows a very nice format for us the viewers to follow.

  • @StephRenee812
    @StephRenee812 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always come back to your channel. I have been trying to go through our house that we inherited that has been in my husband's family since coming over here on ships from Germany. And over that time they all saved so much. Thank you again for sharing and giving us your time . Hugs

  • @freedommatters2900
    @freedommatters2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent, succinct descriptions and quick value explanations. Twelve minutes of useful and timely information.

  • @susanwoodcarver
    @susanwoodcarver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you. I have many old children's books, and cook books. You encourage me to dig them out, to research, and then try to sell them.Thank you. Proud Patreon Supporter!

  • @realperceiver1010
    @realperceiver1010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I sold a set of Uncle Wiggely books from the 1920s for 200, wonderful illustrations

  • @sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681
    @sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent information, thanks! Now I've got to search my attic for some of those books.

  • @charlesforeman9438
    @charlesforeman9438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Velveteen Rabbit book goes for around £3 to £6 in the UK, UK people won't pay next to nothing for these books. That's probably the reason why most people in the UK send their books to the charity shops or in the recycling bins. I've said many times that the USA population will pay crazy money for things that are worth next to nothing here in the UK. Thank you, Don. Charles in the UK

    • @claudeyaz
      @claudeyaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nostalgia is big

    • @penelopesparrow
      @penelopesparrow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same goes here in Australia; I've sold $$$ things to US collectors that Australian market won't give me $10 for.

    • @TheRoadLessChosen
      @TheRoadLessChosen ปีที่แล้ว

      What about a first edition first printing of this book? But no dust jacket

  • @andyrussell5177
    @andyrussell5177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started collecting tons of books children's books from Thrift store. People are literally getting rid of tens and tens of beautifully Illustrated books. I picked them up with the intention to sell but I just keep stacking them up because they're so beautiful and old I fell in love with these beautiful old books

    • @naykidd14420
      @naykidd14420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did the same, always planning to sell but instead I just build more bookshelves.

  • @VintageandClassic
    @VintageandClassic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My 7 year old son picked 1st edition ‘If I Ran A Zoo’ from one of those tiny free libraries. His best pick yet!

  • @packratqueen
    @packratqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appreciate this video so much. I love selling books but children books I’m not experienced with. Thank you!

  • @kimberlysiddons
    @kimberlysiddons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Where does one go to get an estimated value of a book?

    • @sharonhunwicks704
      @sharonhunwicks704 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an original alice and wonderland bound in red fabric author is Lewis and Carroll. Andrew published by Al Burt company

  • @amybrawley147
    @amybrawley147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great information. Thanks

  • @thriftyelf3845
    @thriftyelf3845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another very enlightening and informative video. Thanks for sharing Don! That’s why they call you the Auction Professor!

  • @Ray-161
    @Ray-161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips, I see lots of kids books so it's good to know what to look for.

  • @store.full.of.treasures
    @store.full.of.treasures ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the awesome information you are sharing with us. I have just started to thrift. Your information has opened a new world of knowledge about antique and everything else. Thanks again, sir.

  • @maladylis08
    @maladylis08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the new tips ,

  • @nekialovelight4788
    @nekialovelight4788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are you finding the listings for this books like on eBay Amazon like what because I have a lot of kids books and I have a lot of kids books from back in the day

  • @jojo90s4
    @jojo90s4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video and information

  • @MrsHornesgdnm
    @MrsHornesgdnm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get the values for these items!??? I have many books that my son had, he's in his 30's. I have a lot of books and toys, etc., that i can sell, wanting to start selling in July or August. I have a lot of learning to do!!! 😊😊😊

  • @Nannasrevival
    @Nannasrevival 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips and useful information as always, thank you.

  • @bmabe4454
    @bmabe4454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to check my Velveteen Rabbit book I have listed. I know it has the same cover don't remember the edition

  • @robinwatson5970
    @robinwatson5970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting great video and thank you for the information

  • @myleftthumb2294
    @myleftthumb2294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know, but yeah, you're right. I want to keep these when I find them. I currently have a half dozen of the white Oz books, several Dr. Seuss 1sts, James and the Giant Peach (haven't found Charlie yet, but I did read it 50 years ago), and a Grimm's Fairy Tales book that bring back too many memories for me to want to sell. Best I can do is put notes in them of what they're currently worth for my heirs to find. They'll pay for a nice party at my funeral. 😀

  • @tonyatedder1916
    @tonyatedder1916 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think of the poetry book! “Some Fancies in Verse” by Mary Pettus Thomas? She had only two copies published. One is located at the New York Library located on the teleprompter, you are not aloud to hold. Mary Pettus Thomas drew all the art work on both books. You can still purchase copies online. So where is the second book? And how much is the original book worth?

  • @trishbrown2297
    @trishbrown2297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I sell some banned dr. seuss books that I have?

  • @StephRenee812
    @StephRenee812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Books period are my struggle as well as marbles, stamps and postcards. I think I tried to learn everything at once and overwhelmed me.

  • @stardust949
    @stardust949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ugh, Disney's commercialization of children's classic literature turns my stomach. I'm a real luddite when it comes to kid's books----still, I enjoyed this video, thanks very much.

  • @paraleezappa5882
    @paraleezappa5882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Don, a quick question, I have 2500 Little Golden Books. Would you suggest some sites to sell books?? Also have many historical, tons of Historical books. 90% First Edition with Jacket. I have Presidents, Clinton and girlfriend, etc.. You get the picture!! Thank you very much.

  • @a.b.creator
    @a.b.creator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have that mother goose book. I remember Ferdinand the bull!

  • @elizabethcandelaria3228
    @elizabethcandelaria3228 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question.? How the 1st edition 6th printing is valuable..ex. Velveteen Rabbit.?

  • @darlenemcroberts3898
    @darlenemcroberts3898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot find my book - Mulocks Fairy Tales Illustrated- hardcover by Dina Craik Mulock- ( John Halifax -Gentleman) pub by W.L Allison of New York and wrritten obviously before her death in the late 1800s- One interesting note- the first loose page - is a sentence in blue pen saying - Miss Agatha Robertson Books- 1908 - seen all kinds on line but not this publisher or as old...

  • @jennhastings8887
    @jennhastings8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video, thank you!! I looooooove the covers of those Alice in Wonderland books

  • @ericgott15
    @ericgott15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got Ickle Bickle Robin for free out of a free box in a yard. Turned out to be good for about $80

  • @marshalkrieg2664
    @marshalkrieg2664 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 1911 1st edition 'Peter and Wendy' by J M Barrie... it is in perfect condition too.

  • @sheilasmith790
    @sheilasmith790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love theses types of videos

  • @tys.8027
    @tys.8027 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anybody know which old video that profit scene thats at the very end of this video is from?

  • @cathydavis8564
    @cathydavis8564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you tell if a book is a first edition?

  • @kathrynwilson3233
    @kathrynwilson3233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a new viewer of your videos - I especially enjoyed this one on vintage children's books. I'm am searching for you on Ebay and coming up with nil - can you help me out?

  • @HomesteadingNorthernMichigan
    @HomesteadingNorthernMichigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you brother .. I'm not into book yet... But great info...

  • @richformisano3424
    @richformisano3424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found The Hounds of Baskerville 1917and little black Mingo no date and little red riding hood 1909 soft cover

  • @naykidd14420
    @naykidd14420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Other names to look for are, chris van allsburg, virginia lee burton

  • @bonnell508
    @bonnell508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty neat!

  • @Quilter-RN
    @Quilter-RN 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have several Nancy Drew books I got as a child in the 1050’s.

  • @missartsyful
    @missartsyful ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well done!

  • @rachelk7555
    @rachelk7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When the asked-for price is crossed out, how do we know what it actually sold for?

    • @williamdesmarais4931
      @williamdesmarais4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The price crossed out is because someone made a best offer and the seller accepted it. As a personal rule of thumb I find that most sellers with buy it now will go 10% to 20% off. So if the selling price is lined out I generally figure a $500 item sold for $400 to $450.

    • @MissPreciousLove
      @MissPreciousLove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Terapeak lists the actual price that an item sold for, as well as the amount the buyer paid for shipping.

    • @rachelh5211
      @rachelh5211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MissPreciousLove Can you tell me more about Terapeak? Is it a website or app or something?

  • @allentyson_artist1999
    @allentyson_artist1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My moms a retired librarian she’s literally has hundreds of books

  • @jackiegerarde9938
    @jackiegerarde9938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber. Great video!

  • @sharisimonehampton5434
    @sharisimonehampton5434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love childrens books! 😉👍❤

  • @jenececonley1946
    @jenececonley1946 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a lot of rare and old children books a lot of Dr. Seuss and a lot of Alice and wonderland

  • @bethelin
    @bethelin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your knowledge priceless

  • @amythompson6869
    @amythompson6869 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can only imagine how many of these gems went out in the trash over the years. Such a waste.

  • @Annalorraine2x
    @Annalorraine2x 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have that book the millions of cats my mom read that to us all the time

  • @jameswagner2634
    @jameswagner2634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine one of them would be Dr. Seuss.😎🇺🇸

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welp...🤔...I just never see anything like that, but like I always say, I'll be keeping my eyes👀peeled for such...🤘🏼💯✔️

  • @dwd080376
    @dwd080376 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would look at what the books are sold for. The condition matters and if the book smells has smoke damage. You really have to have some experience

  • @openyoureyes4799
    @openyoureyes4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, It's so old it doesn't have a date. It's a small dark red cloth book! it says J. H. Sears & Co. Printed and bound by the Kingsport Press in Kingsport Tenn. Anyone have an idea?

  • @jameswagner2634
    @jameswagner2634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read that book wow

  • @kymlanders2018
    @kymlanders2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Don! (Needful Thingys)

  • @karengullickson4290
    @karengullickson4290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate to say it but "Ozma of Oz" has sold for about $8.00

  • @genogeno6643
    @genogeno6643 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gwot!

  • @LR-uk4dh
    @LR-uk4dh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would’ve gone

  • @openyoureyes4799
    @openyoureyes4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first section says "Alice in Wonderland" and the second section says "Through the Looking-glass"

  • @ChristopherSmithNYC
    @ChristopherSmithNYC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT VIDEO!!!!!

  • @naykidd14420
    @naykidd14420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seller beware, i found a 1 am ed of dr jeckel and mr hyde 1896, out before eng ed.
    T took it to a very classy book store in Los Angeles, an aba member.
    The dealer told me no this is not the first ed and offered me 65.00, even after much research and still believing i was correct, i sold it.
    I also signedup for mailing listfor catalogs. The very next month i received the catalog, only to see my book for 25.hundred, explaining the same fact i told him, my cooy was true first ed so he lied and cheated me .
    He had also bought a few others from me that day, thats another story.

  • @beverlyhartman2761
    @beverlyhartman2761 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content! Ty 😂

  • @frantiquestreasures1443
    @frantiquestreasures1443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_
    @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good AP

  • @TheOneandOnlyLite
    @TheOneandOnlyLite 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy shit its Azamat Bagatov!😂

  • @lisakillz1853
    @lisakillz1853 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Millions of cats❤

  • @carolnolan9439
    @carolnolan9439 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are Dick and Jane books worth anything

  • @ralphm5801
    @ralphm5801 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You may find and post a very valuable book, but some knucklehead will sell the same book for $5.00.

    • @ruffleddove
      @ruffleddove ปีที่แล้ว

      But theirs and take it off the market 😂

  • @wandagreer9144
    @wandagreer9144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was of the impression that eBay banned Dr Seuss books?

  • @danaluna4479
    @danaluna4479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found Charlie & the chocolate factory with dust jacket at an estate sale about a month go for .50 cents! Score!!!