Twain-signed first edition set sells for $3,500 online

Twain-signed first edition set sells for $3,500 online

A twice-signed first edition set of Mark Twain's complete works starred online
Peter Rabbit first edition tops Ottignon collection at $30,000

Peter Rabbit first edition tops Ottignon collection at $30,000

A first edition copy of The Tale of Peter Rabbit led bids in a major Beatrix Potter auction
The Hobbit signed first edition estimated at $9,000 in London

The Hobbit signed first edition estimated at $9,000 in London

It's not too late to buy a signed first edition of The Hobbit, and this example is in great condition
Dracula signed first edition sells with 190% increase on estimate

Dracula signed first edition sells with 190% increase on estimate

A first edition copy of Dracula signed 'Uncle Bram' sold for $46,000 on January 31
LOTR signed first editions achieve 60% increase on estimate

LOTR signed first editions achieve 60% increase on estimate

A first edition set of The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) sold with one of the earliest Hobbit manuscripts
Investing in modern first edition books

Investing in modern first edition books

Can modern first editions be considered a wise investment? A collector asks Paul Fraser Collectibles...
Great Gatsby first edition could realise $180,000 at Christie's

Great Gatsby first edition could realise $180,000 at Christie's

A first edition of The Great Gatsby will sell as Baz Luhrmann's adaptation is announced for May 2013
Rare Austen first edition predicted to sell for $319,000

Rare Austen first edition predicted to sell for $319,000

A rare first edition of Jane Austen's Emma is to be sold at Sotheby's come December
Jonathan Swift first edition up 5.7% in Irish auction

Jonathan Swift first edition up 5.7% in Irish auction

A first edition copy of a controversial proposal by Jonathan Swift sold well
Oliver Twist first edition could see $8,000 in Irish auction

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

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

Rare first edition books: making a profit

Making a profit on rare first edition books is a real possibility, if you follow these guidelines

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