Books & Manuscripts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A first edition copy of a controversial proposal by Jonathan Swift sold well
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