And, like many other myths about bookselling, there are exceptions. What is the value of a book club edition in top condition. I got back into reading about a year ago and this book club is one of the reasons ive read over 30 books last year. Book club editions may leave the area that normally has a barcode blank as well. Mar 28, 2010 hi, i have a book club edition of to kill a mockingbird.
Picture of the title page for the old man and the sea. As the above definition makes clear, book club editions are reprints of books. How can you tell if my book is a book club edition. The mostfamous book club is the book of the month club, which began in 1926, and still exists, although with a much smaller membership than in its heyday, when to be selected by the book of the month club was a guarantor of commercial success. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the old man and the sea. The limited editions club, much as its title suggests, was a subscriptionbased book club intent on circulating limited edition copies of classic titles to its members. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify.
Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the. Are hardcover book club editions worth more or less than any. He stated that this would be considered an oversight and the book could be considered a first edition. Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. Feb 15, 2010 one example of a book club series that is worth collecting is the victor gollancz 1930s left book club and a prize item in my library is george orwells the road to wigan pier. Second, some bces are the first appearance of a book in hardback form a common occurrence in the science fiction and mystery genres. Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print.
Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read. Kill mockingbird book club edition by lee harper abebooks. A book club edition is quite often of smaller size and printed on lower quality paper than the regular trade edition. Bc editions are not the same a 1st trade editions and are generally not collectable. Book club edition will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket. These books were usually limp covers in a sturdy orange fabric. There may be a notation book club edition, or something similar. Roman numerals were used in the book club edition of gone with the wind. Well, glenn larsens guide to first editions was one of the first internet documents i ran across about first editions and book club editions and reprint publishers and other items in the following article. A compendium of points of issue of books by 19th20th century authors, is also well worth buying. Im in one book club and it s definitely worth it for me. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Book club editions are books produced specifically for bookofthemonth clubs or similar services.
Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector. No price inside front flap andor no tendigit isbn number on the back of the dust jacket andor there is a small indented spot on the back of the book. Open the book and look at the inside flap of the dust jacket. First printing is stated on the page and no book club mark on back of book. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a. The first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is the only book in the series that credits joanne rowling as its author j. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Often these bc editions will look very similar to an actual 1st edition except for the missing price on the dj.
Book of the month read more, research less, save money. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. My sweet audrina vc andrews hcdj 1st book club edition good condition.
Collectors frequently ask whether book club editions are first editions, and whether these volumes have any additional value. Apr 08, 2012 i have the following book series are they worth anything. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. Are hardcover book club editions worth more or less than. First edition book values how much is a book worth.
Make offer gone with the wind 1st book club edition margaret mitchell 1936 hc. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Both books are softcover, inexpensive, and small enough to fit in your pocket. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value. If your book has one or more of these clues, you can be fairly certain you have a book club edition. Ioba identifying book club editions independent online. Rowlings birth name before she took a pen name and a. In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. Seuss books should also own a copy of first editions of dr.
Easton press, limited editions club, franklin library, book club of california all examples. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. In cold blood by truman capote first edition points. To kill a mockingbird book club edition harper lee author photo by truman capote by harper lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 22, 2018 also, there is no price listed on the dust jacket. In terms of monetary value, book club editions are usually at the bottom of the. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Picture of the first edition charles scribners sons boards for the old man and the sea. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
Mar 26, 2015 are your old harry potter books worth anything. The book club edition dust jacket lacks a price and states book of the month club. Hi, i have a book club edition of to kill a mockingbird. Inside the dust jacket, instead of a price, it will either read book club edition or have a 5digit code for identification. Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. Only the books that do not have those words are the ones that would have value. Aug 31, 2010 book club editions are not as valuable as original editions, and may not be valuable at all if the books are as recent as 1980, your copies probably arent worth anything special. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1975 anniversary edition. The most notorious are know as book club editions, which mislead many people into believing that they have a valuable first edition book when in fact they have a very common book club edition. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind. They are often reprints of the 1st editions, but very rarely worth money. In order for a first edition to be valuable, it has to be rare. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. Depending on the condition of the book it can be worth up to. Nov 03, 2003 finally, some book clubs produce richly upgraded, limited editions which are collectible in their own right, and prices for these sometimes exceed prices for the corresponding first trade editions. Just as in standard bookcollecting, the indicators. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. As a collectible probably very little there is not much desire from collectors or dealers for club editions. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition dr. This information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. Check the dust jacket to see if your book is a book club edition. If you have a book that seems smaller than others, it very well may be a book club edition. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. Of course, theres the whole idea of generating some good discussions with other members of the group and how sometimes you might miss a point that another reader points.
Lot of 4 the wildflowers complete series set of 1st ed. Book club editions are not as valuable as original editions, and may not be valuable at all if the books are as recent as 1980, your copies probably arent worth anything special. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind answers. For collectors, the first edition of a book is the most desired edition, especially if it is signed. First edition points to identify the old man and the sea. Signed and dated by the author in the year of publication. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the. House of earth and blood crescent city series by sarah j. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the childrens picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from each decade, covering the 1930s up the 1990s. Collecting james bond first editions meier and sons. Find groups in dallas, texas about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets.
Im in one book club and its definitely worth it for me. If a book wins an award or otherwise earns acclaim or popularity and the books first printing was relatively small, copies of the first edition can become very valuable, and signed. There were 500 copies of the first edition that were specially bound and signed by capote. Seuss books 2002, by helen younger, marc younger, and dan hirsch. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Gone with the wind 1st book club edition margaret mitchell 1936 hc. The seller stated that this book could be considered a 1st edition due to the stamp of the book club was not stamped on the book. I have the following book series are they worth anything. Mine is red, and is the first book club edition, but that is not the first first edition. Many editions of h2g2 are worth are worth a fair sum of money. Need help assessing a books value dune first edition. Browse and buy a vast selection of book club editions worth owning collections. But does say book club edition and that the jacket painting by steven stroud. Founded in 1929 in new york city by george macy, the club consisted of a select group of book enthusiasts limited in number to 2,000.
To kill a mockingbird first edition points and values. This title may be the most complicated for the investor as this is the only title in which the first edition book was published with 3 versions of the first edition dust jacket. Can any of you tell me anything about what edition it may be or if that even matters since it is a book club edition. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Vc andrews my sweet audrina paperback book 2011 first simon pulse edition. I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. We show you what to look for so you can determine if you have a true first edition or a book club edition. Here is a quick rundown of how to identify book club editions. Feb 12, 2008 i have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value.