We offer over 20,000 fine and rare books, maps, manuscripts and prints relating to ireland fine irish bindings are our particular speciality. They have been digitised and are now available, free to view, on the revision books section of pronis website the collection is available as a fully searchable placename index to the valuation revision books. Ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland. Fonsie mealy auctioneers located in kilkenny, ireland provide valuation services of the highest standard for rare books, fine art, antique furniture, manuscripts, maps and many other collectibles. The term valuation revision books can be used generically for both cancelled and current land books. Links to top collectible book auctioneers with inhouse appraisers, willing to give freeappraisalsonline, for unique and rare items about the appraisers. On the other hand, if you have a rare record that is also in exceptionally nice condition, youll likely be able to sell it for a premium price. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Another way to develop a collection of rare books is to simply keep the books you love, or seek out modern landmark books that shake up the world and wait for their values to increase. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Browse ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. He was the tutor of the young princess and future queen elizabeth i.
Many rare book dealers are one or twoperson operations. The manuscript revision books for northern ireland are held by the public records office of northern ireland in belfast. Healy rare books, founded in 1999 by norman healy, has evolved into a major business specialising in scarce books of irish interest. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Most people and even many collectors struggle to determine real market value from sentimental value. Red book sets standard for residential mortgage valuations. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Browse ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland.
Biography at ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Valuation books going deeper into griffiths valuation. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Before the first century ad introduced the techincal advances of the codex, the written word was preserved on clay tablets and parchment scrolls. We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and manuscript material, ranging from early illuminated manuscripts and incunabula through natural history, literature, art, music, americana, fine bindings and private press, and vernacular photography. International rare book business with dedication to books in very good or better condition. If youre buying you will spot if a seller is asking too much for the car and you can use the third party valuation to guard against paying too much. The order is not perfectly chronological because the regal halfpennies of james ii to 1688 an those of william and mary from 1692 are contiguous and the gun money and related issues 16891691 are separated from them. When that book became so full of revisions that it could hardly be deciphered, it would have been marked up as a cancelled land book and a new current land book would have been started.
If you still think your historical collectible is valuable and you want to sell, look to the experts at heritage auctions. The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and manuscript material, ranging from early illuminated manuscripts and incunabula through natural history, literature, art, music, americana, fine bindings and private press, and. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. Following a period of consultation with members of the society of chartered surveyors ireland who operate in residential property, a new chapter on residential mortgage valuations has been developed for application in ireland as part of the red book. An appraiser can be hired to deliver an unbiased recommendation as to the expected replacement cost of your book s or the fair market value for selling your books.
Values, specs, mintage, relevant info on coins from the united kingdom, great britain, england, wales, ireland, scotland, and crown dependancies. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The history of books is as old as the history of thought.
Griffiths valuation revision books, cancelled books and. Feb 20, 2019 while theyre hard to come by, there are a few rare beanie babies out there, like valentino the bear, that can still earn you a small fortune on ebay. If the book really is rare and valuable, it may be worth contacting a conservation specialist to advise on the cost of restoration. A professional book appraiser is a rare book specialist, probably a bookseller, who is well versed in the pricing of rare books.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Postage stamps of ireland pre decimal 1922 1970 listed in. Showing 99 of 244 in ireland eire pre decimal stamps 1922 1970. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We pride ourselves on delivering professional and confidential valuation advice to our clients with a personal service tailored to suit your needs. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. How to find the value of books the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your. Unfortunately we cannot offer valuations by email through this site. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. This catalogue is divided into a number of pages which are arranged in approximate chronological order.
A peek between the covers of the rare book world the irish times. Buy books online, kennys bookshop ireland, free shipping. You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. Postage stamps of ireland eire pre decimal 1922 1970 listed in date order for sale take a look. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. And griffiths primary valuation, with all its many parts, is a prime example of this. Fonsie mealy auctioneers valuations of irish fine art.
Records have been provided in partnership with the national archives of ireland. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. Generally, collectors who wait for a rare item to drop in value or try to haggle, tend to come up short as fine items will always sell fast. This selection is reserved for some of the oldest offerings in the rare book room. 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. Healy rare books irish book seller antiquarian books. The new standard on the valuation of residential property is now a mandatory standard for all members of the society of chartered surveyors. If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we dont have access to information about you held by government departments you must be aged years or older if you. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Valuation office records the national archives of ireland.
We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Catalogue of irish coin prices irish coinage main page. Biblio offers nearly 100 million used books and rare books for sale from professional antiquarian booksellers around the world. Healy rare books irish book seller antiquarian books ireland. Some years later after moving from donegal to dublin he opened his first shop in georges street market arcade. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. We issue comprehensive annual catalogues, beautifully illustrated in colour in early autumn and each issue contains between 1,200 and 1,500 items containing numerous scarce and sought after rareities. We specialise in books related to ireland, particularly the west of ireland and also carry a large selection of fishing books from the last two hundred years. In the interests of staff and customer safety, blackwells rare books has temporarily closed both its shop and website. Because of the variety of books, it is easily possible to start a small collection for a few pounds or, at the other extreme, to spend millions on acquiring very rare and fine books. These are exceptionally rare because 1943 was the last year ireland made 75% silver coinage.
Consulting the invaluable directory of rare book and special collections in the uk and republic of ireland is often a critical first stage in developing a worthwhile research project in the humanities. We stock a wide selection of antiquarian, new, collectible and used books. The rare book gallery is closed this week because of covid19 shutdowns, so i will discuss at home the ultimate homeschooling book a 1579 copy of roger aschams the scholemaster. How to get free rare book appraisals from the worlds best. Request a free appraisal for your americana memorabilia. The valuation takes into consideration the entire market and so its not just an opinion a market overview giving you an accurate depiction of the price of a car in ireland. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Most of our books are priced above average because they are professionally placed in protective mylar brodart covers and we therefore add a valuable and expensive method of keeping and increasing the value of the book to your. Apr 07, 2016 between 1847 and 1864 a detailed, county by county record of tax liable was kept in ireland. Do it for the love of books, not money, say the experts. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. How much is my car worth used car valuation tool myvehicle. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we dont have access to information about you held by government departments.
List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. At that time he was trading parttime and issuing catalogues only. There is a printed valuation book for each barony or poor law union in the country, showing the names of occupiers of land and. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. Directory of rare book and special collections in the uk and. Today the griffith valuation is an invaluable resource for anyone researching their irish family history and if properly used, it can be a fantastic key to uncover family history information prior to the mid 19th century. Sell antiques ireland irish antique dealers association. Ulysses rare books formerly cathach books was founded by our late father, enda cunningham, back in 1969. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. Some first editions by notable irish authors, especially james joyce and the.
So this page goes a bit deeper than the householder list and the printed valuation of tenements. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book. Its thoroughness and comprehensiveness serve both the scholar and librarian well. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. We ship books to over 120 countries every year, with free delivery within ireland on all orders find over 1 million new, secondhand and rare books on our website including all the latest bestsellers and most popular books, kids books, fiction and nonfiction books, biographies.
A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than. If you get lost, our free appraisal guide provides quick and simple tips for navigating the appraiser process, or doing a ballpark valuation. Ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer based in. May, 2019 a rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a valuable one. Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington, specialises in buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Religion and philosophy can be seen as two approaches to one goal. In 2014 we took over running the bookshop in the blackrock market, one of dublins longest established secondhand bookshops having opened in 1987. Fonsie mealy auctioneers located in kilkenny, ireland provide valuation services of the highest standard for rare books, fine art, antique furniture, manuscripts.
Broadford books was established in june 20 by tim and tanya collie. Matthews auction rooms provide insurance valuations and a complete property. Rare and collectible books have continued to hold their value. Only a small fraction of companies have three or more employees. Antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Ireland xo insight griffiths valuation and cancelled books.
Postage stamps of ireland pre decimal 1922 1970 listed. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Biography at ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book. Primary valuation the primary valuation, also known as griffiths valuation, was the first, fullscale valuation of property in ireland and details of property with valuations were published between 1847 and 1864. All of these books helped to inform the publication of griffiths valuation, which was a comprehensive assessment of the rental value of irish lands and property. Starting in the late 1970s, the easiest way to find out about vinyl records value was to consult a price guide.
This collection houses several types of manuscript records from the valuation office in ireland. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. One of the most common enquiries we get is whats my antique worth. It deals with the valuation books produced before and during the survey. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Healy rare books irish dealer of antiquarian, rare used, second hand books for collectors. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value.
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