on Tue, 23 May 2006 15:00:43 GMT, Kris Baker stated:


"John R. Yamamoto-Wilson" wrote in message
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drhender wrote:
I have a very old German Bible
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1887.

1887 is not old, as Bibles go. If it were a 16th or 17th century Bible it
might have some value, but a 19th century Bible is unlikely to be of much
economic value. The Bible is the most published book ever, and millions
and millions of copies were published in the 19th century.

If it is nicely illustrated, beautifully bound, or stands out in some
other way, it may be of some value. Otherwise, perhaps $10-$20.

John
http://rarebooksinjapan.org

I agree, with one comment: IF this is an old family bible, it's value
lies in the association. No one else will care as much about it,
thus the $10-$20.

Yes, the association is important. I've bought one old bible,
and look for others, if they were published locally. They don't
appear very often, but when they do, if the seller has listed
all of the family names they'll go for around $30-70. (This is
a c1830 bible, not 1887, though.) Without the names I might
pick one up for $20 or so on eBay.

-Allison


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