Books & Manuscripts
Oliver Twist first edition could see $8,000 in Irish auction
James O'Donoghue Fenning's stock will be highlighted by a first edition Oliver Twist
The Prince first edition sells for $24,500 in UK auction
A first edition of Machiavelli's The Prince sold in its second appearance this year
Rare first edition books: making a profit
Making a profit on rare first edition books is a real possibility, if you follow these guidelines
Robert Burns first edition bought as $52,590 investment at auction
The sale marks a 20.2% increase for first editions of Robert Burns collected poems in 11 months
Robert Burns first edition set for $56,510 Edinburgh auction
A rare first edition by Scottish poet Robert Burns will auction on May 2 in the nation's capital
Oscar Wilde first edition reflects 'the mirror of perfect friendship'
The signed Importance of Being Earnest copy gifted to Wilde's lover is to sell at Sotheby's on April 20
First edition of Hemingway's Three Stories & Ten Poems leads California book auction
Hemingway's Three Stories & Ten Poems will sell alongside some first edition James Bond books
Harry Potter First Edition 'Philosopher's Stone' book rises in value by 9,900%
That's not all: add JK Rowling's signature to your rare book and its value could escalate even more
Joyce's First Edition Ulysses: one of the best rare collectible book buys
Today is Joyce's birthday and also an important anniversary for his collectible masterwork, Ulysses
First edition Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman opens a new year for PBA auction
Walt Whitman's great work Leaves of Grass was once considered obscene, but this first edition is valuable
Unique edition of Legenda Aurea, the Golden Legend, set to shine at auction
Though a popular medieval text, this is the only copy of this early German edition of the Legenda Aurea
First edition Charles Darwin book proves its $62,500 worth in New York
His famous work on rare species is now rare and collectible itself, as were this sale's other great lots