Where can I find out the value of old Charles Dickens books?
There are a couple of ways you can get a general indication of the value of your books. One is to go online and check what dealers are selling them for on the various used/rare book websites. Try: abebooks.com alibris.com biblio.com ilab-lila.com bibliopoly.com bookfinder.com addall.com and others. Of course, you have to read the listings subjectively because much depends upon the book’s condition and the dealer who is offering it. Even a highly collectible book in poor condition can be virtually worthless. A second idea is to ask an expert. In the U.S., the most prestigious trade organization for rare book dealers is the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. Their website is www.abaa.org. If you check “Our Booksellers” under specialties, you will find several dealers who specialize in Dickens. You could contact any of them. Of course, dealers really need to see the material before they can come up with a definite appraisal. The best easy guide to the values of old books that
