Popular life values books meet your next favorite book. The value of a book depends on the book s rarity, importance, and collectors demand, as well as its condition and ownership history. Unfollow my book house book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Your local used or rare book dealers may be able to give you referrals to professional appraisal services.
These books are in excellent condition with usual shelf wear, cornersspines bumped and some front cover pictures rubbed. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Therefore, teaching values should only be restricted to a list of values that are generally accepted by society, such as honesty, compassion, courage, duty, respect or kindness. Mar 17, 20 what is the value of my book house set of 12 books published in 1943 revised edition by the book house for children, answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. My book house by miller, olive beaupre used books and. Collecting,identifying, and valuing first edition beginner books. These books are great for read aloud time as they grow with your children.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The thought that you might see a my book house set at a garage sale and. And every day, thousands of books sell and thousands more are added from. What is the value of my book house set of 12 books published in 1943 revised edition by the book house for children, answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Their theory centers around the fact that many people in contemporary society have difficulties in defining values. This feature covers how to figure out if your books are valuable, plus information on how to research prices and book appraisal resources. In 1919 miller established a company, the book house for children, to publish popular childrens literature. Price guides and books antique trader book collectors guide. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
My book house, 12th printing, green fabrikoid washed binding, g to vg. What is the value of my book house set of 12 books. List of books and articles about teaching values online. My parents purchased this set in 1951 i was one at the time. Published 1925 by the bookhouse for children first published january 1st 1920. Multicultural services in developmental disabilities. Authors louis raths, merrill harmin and sydney simon introduced their values clarification theory in values and teaching. The saturday big tent wedding party by alexander mccall smith, tuesdays with morrie by mitch albom, the rabbit listened by. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for children, lake bluff, illinois. First printings of the each of beginner books published from 1957to1973 should be considered by childrens book collectors.
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Appears in 487 books from 17342008 page 141 wynken and blynken are two little eyes and nod is a little head, and the wooden shoe that sailed the skies is a. Usually, the questions about this beloved set of books are either are they worth the cost. The author combines her experiences of working with adults with developmental disabilities and her background in anthropology to offer practical methods for discovering variations in values. The author combines her experiences of working with adults with. I have volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the my book house for children series, published in the early 1920s. By 1975, the supply of comics is so plentiful, it depresses values. My rare and valuable book page has been a popular page for many years on this site. Collecting,identifying, and valuing first edition beginner.
Olive beaupre miller nee olive kennon beaupre september 11, 1883 march 25, 1968 was. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. My book house all ages edited by olive beaupre miller 12 volume set. My book house by olive beaupre miller editor alibris. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. My book house, volumes 112 by olive beaupre miller. My book house, volumes 112 hardcover january 1, 1965 by olive beaupre miller editor 4. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Seuss books, however there has not been as keen an interest in the nonseuss beginner books. This series, my book house, was intended originally to be an affordable anthology to promote literacy. Check your local phone directory under books, used dealers to find an appraiser.
Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Books are made of organic material and are easily affected by their environment. Jan 01, 2000 this engaging book shows how to provide culturally responsive services that support the values of the people receiving them. My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre miller. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Photos of sets, of each volume, how to date your book house, some. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Jul 29, 2015 used book prices are fickle on sites like ebay and amazon, and because there are so many variables that determine a books appraisal value one copy of a book may sell for hundreds more. If you keep your books in the basement usually too damp or in the attic often too hot and dry you may want to rethink your storage. With more than 10,000 booksellers and an offering of over one million books, alibris provides a wide selection of old, rare and antique books for sale. Appears in 487 books from 17342008 page 141 wynken and blynken are two little eyes and nod is a little head, and the wooden shoe that sailed the skies is a wee ones trundle bed.
Perhaps someone in your family loved reading so much that they filled the entire house and all of the closets with books. This first book has nursery rhymes from all over the world, and as i sat r i gave this five stars not just because its great classic literature, which it is, but also because of its sentimental value to me. Collectors and investors began hoarding copies, not realizing that would defeat the purpose of keeping them for their future value. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books. My book house olive beaupre miller little book, big story.
My book house, volumes 112 hardcover january 1, 1958 by olive beaupre miller editor 4. My book house set of 11 books vintage 1950 olive beaupre miller. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more.
My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 olive beaupre miller on. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Start by marking my book house, volumes 112 as want to read. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. Or, contact a local auction house if you believe your books may be very valuable.
Psychologists generally agree that people learn most by models and imitation. In general, old books are best suited to a cool, dark environment around 6570 degrees with about 45% relative humidity. Set includes in the nursery, story time, up one pair of. Has every book imaginable, including many collectors rare editions abebooks specializes in rare books, great place to research book values mostly specializes in used textbooks if you are a student check them out. Halls of fame of my book house volume 12 of the 12vol. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Some of the best titles of this era are xmen, amazing spiderman, incredible hulk, marvel spotlight, house of mystery house of secrets, batman. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for. And like the rare coin pages, i receive many questions asking for help finding out if a particular book is valuable. Raths, harmin and simon examine four key elements of teaching.
Used book prices are fickle on sites like ebay and amazon, and because there are so many variables that determine a books appraisal value. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Things have changed in the years since it was first published, but my 5yearold delights as much in reading these as her mother did. The ultimate guide to my book house for homeschoolers. My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 hardcover 1920. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. I love these books as a child and now i am reading them as an adult. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Starting in 1920 with my book house, in the nursery, their innovative publications feature stories of literary value for young readers.
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