Antique books have become increasingly popular amongst collectors and those interested in history. Antique books and rare first edition books can be difficult to track down, until now! LoveAntiques.com has brought a wide variety of antique books together for you, in one convenient location.
Elder Books & Collectables
1890's Hugh Thomson Collection of Illustrated Books 4 Volumes Gilt Bindings
£ 170
1890's Hugh Thomson Collection of Illustrated Books 4 Volumes Gilt Bindings
£ 170
Elder Books & Collectables
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Beatrix Potter 1st Trade Edition ' The Tailor of Gloucester'
£ 675
Beatrix Potter 1st Trade Edition ' The Tailor of Gloucester'
£ 675
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antique Gouache Watercolour Ducks Flying Away By Thomas Blinks C1900
£ 5,600
Antique Gouache Watercolour Ducks Flying Away By Thomas Blinks C1900
£ 5,600
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Elder Books & Collectables
1915 Signed Rudyard Kipling a Song of the English W Heath Robinson Plates
£ 275
1915 Signed Rudyard Kipling a Song of the English W Heath Robinson Plates
£ 275
Elder Books & Collectables
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L.s.lowry Exhibition
£ 25
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Bego Bego Catalogue
£ 15
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Contemporary Art
£ 15
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Tracey Mcnee Catalogue
£ 15
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Richard Mitzman
£ 35
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Tate Galley Catalogue
£ 15
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Danhillier Cards
£ 15
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Art Dubai Exhibition
£ 15
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Michael Mattern
£ 20
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The Art of Dr.seuss
£ 50
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Oakham Contemporary
£ 45
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The Pigeons of Albert Square and a Duck
POA
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Contemporary British Sculpture
£ 65
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Militant Exhibition Catalogue
£ 45
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Mirabelle Vintage Menu
£ 45
£ 895
Antique 4 Vols, Waverley Novels, Walter Scott, Scottish, Literary Set, Victorian
£ 895
London Fine Ltd
Elder Books & Collectables
1950's The Startling Detective Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 12
£ 170
1950's The Startling Detective Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 12
£ 170
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
950's True Police Cases Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 10
£ 145
950's True Police Cases Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 10
£ 145
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1910 the School for Scandal by Richard Sheridan Hugh Thomson Illustrated Edition
£ 65
1910 the School for Scandal by Richard Sheridan Hugh Thomson Illustrated Edition
£ 65
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1901 Quality Street A Comedy in Four Acts by J M Barrie Hugh Thomson 22 X Plates
£ 80
1901 Quality Street A Comedy in Four Acts by J M Barrie Hugh Thomson 22 X Plates
£ 80
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1950's The Daring Detective Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 15
£ 200
1950's The Daring Detective Scarce Collection of True Crime Magazines X 15
£ 200
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1895 Peacock Edition of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen & Hugh Thomson
£ 2,250
1895 Peacock Edition of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen & Hugh Thomson
£ 2,250
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1890's The Complete Works of Mark Twain Rare 22 X Volume Set Illustrated
£ 3,500
1890's The Complete Works of Mark Twain Rare 22 X Volume Set Illustrated
£ 3,500
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1893 Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford Illustrated by Hugh Thomson 1st Edition
£ 65
1893 Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford Illustrated by Hugh Thomson 1st Edition
£ 65
Elder Books & Collectables
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Five First Editions .plus Two Books
£ 35
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Three Men in a Boat Book by Jerome K Jerome
£ 350
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Old Faces Old Places and Old Stories Of Stirling
£ 32
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Tintern Abbey Official Guide
£ 20
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Botany of the Living Plant
£ 100
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Legends of St.lawrence
£ 15
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Southern Rhodesia Handbook
£ 30
Elder Books & Collectables
1957-62 Mumintrollet Tove Jansson Complete Set of Moomin 1st Editions 6 X Vols
£ 1,250
1957-62 Mumintrollet Tove Jansson Complete Set of Moomin 1st Editions 6 X Vols
£ 1,250
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1894 Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Decorated Binding Brock Illustrations
£ 180
1894 Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Decorated Binding Brock Illustrations
£ 180
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1953 Spirit of St Louis Inscribed 1st Ed by Charles Lindbergh + Related Items
£ 1,750
1953 Spirit of St Louis Inscribed 1st Ed by Charles Lindbergh + Related Items
£ 1,750
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1937 Where to Dine in London Scarce First Book by Fanny Cradock 1st Edition
£ 795
1937 Where to Dine in London Scarce First Book by Fanny Cradock 1st Edition
£ 795
Elder Books & Collectables
Elder Books & Collectables
1962 Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll Illustrated
£ 220
1962 Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll Illustrated
£ 220
Elder Books & Collectables
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Before you purchase old books, you should know that not all antique books are valuable. An antiquarian will tell you that there are key factors to guide you in determining the value of these books. Collectables include limited or rare books; these are sold at a higher price range than those printed in huge quantities, even if they were released during one of the influential eras in history. First editions are what collectors would usually look for from reputable booksellers, especially when they’re signed by the author, so when you decide to buy antique books UK shops have, you need to look for those first edition books. While it takes a bit of knowledge and luck to spot valuable antiquarian books, especially signed first edition books, increase your chances of finding collectables by visiting our shop, one of the best sources of these antique books for sale UK collectors would covet. Some of the first edition and rare books you can find in our shop include the 1880 The Field, The Fox Hunt, The Farm by Laura Valentine, the 1900 The Coronation Dumpy Book, Pictures by Patten Wilson Miniature Book, and the 1902 Jane Austen, Pride Prejudice, Rare Edition.
Books have to be at least a hundred years old to be called antique, but the antique book dealers UK investors go to don't just price these old books for sale depending on age alone. Antiquarian books are valued for their aesthetic as well as historical significance, which collectors base their selection of items they collect on, alongside the condition and how rare these old books are. Antiquarian books include rare books, and the more limited or rare these items are, the higher the price they will be sold for. Books that are less than a hundred years old but are rare are also considered collectibles.
Even when it’s already determined that an old book is antique, there are other things to consider to know if it’s among the valued collectables. When it comes to buying antique books for sale, collectors would prefer booksellers’ collection of rare books for sale and first edition books for sale. Not all first editions are collectables, so you have to check the book’s popularity, if it was written by someone who was famous, if it was owned by a famous person, and if it has exquisite characteristics such as uniqueness and exceptional illustrations by famous artists, among others. Of course, the condition of those antiquarian books also matters, and there are still counterfeit ones you have to avoid. Come to our shop for these old and rare books. We work with certified antique book dealers UK trusts to ensure that we help to sell only items that are truly authentic and valuable.
Before purchasing any of those vintage books for sale UK booksellers are offering, a bit of knowledge on how to identify old collectables as well as being aware of their price range will guide you in deciding on which sort of pieces to collect. Antique book sellers UK trusts usually sell these valuable rare books between GBP 12 and GBP 30,000. You can have an idea of the approximate value of a particular rare book you want to add to your collections by going to an appraiser you trust. It also helps to try to learn how much these pieces sell on the market, which requires a bit of research. Similar copies may be hard to find, but it’s worth checking out different marketplaces, especially if there were records of recent sales and auction prices.