30 Collectable Books Under £30
by Beth Carswell
Who says book collecting has to break the bank? Often when we imagine collectable books, we envision enormous, golden-edged Shakespeare tomes under glass, but the truth is, it's not limited to antiquarian books - a collectable title can be any rare book, any limited edition, any unusual book, or any book likely to appreciate in value.
Here we've put together 30 collectable books under 30 pounds to show you anyone can collect. These are some excellent bargains on books worth owning. You don't have to be a Rockefeller - collectable can be affordable. Beautify your bookshelf today - and invest while you're at it.
On with the list!
*Please note: prices are approximate to within a small margin, as currencies fluctuate. Copies on display may sell quickly.
23 1/2 Hours Leave Mary Roberts Rinehart
1918, Doran Company, 1st Edition, hardcover, about soldiers on leave.
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The Comedians
Graham Greene
1966, 1st Edition, Very good condition with good condition dustjacket.
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The Children of Men
P.D. James
1992, Hardcover, first Canadian edition signed by P.D. James on the title page.
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Amsterdam
Ian McEwan
1999, First Edition, First Printing, Inscribed by Ian McEwan
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Egypt, Painted and Described
R. Talbot Kelly
1906, hardcover, lovely illustrations throughout.
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Gang Busters
Step In
Isaac McAnally
1939, Better Little Book' by Whitman Publishing Co.
This copy - £26.97
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The Enchantress of Florence
Salman Rushdie
2008, First Edition, First Printing, Signed by Salman Rushdie.
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Susanna and Sue
Kate Douglas Wiggin
1909, First edition children's, color illustrations, decorated cloth.
This copy - £29.97
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Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism & Capitalism
Bernard Shaw
1928, First American Edition, Hardcover.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
1995, First edition illustrated by Quentin Blake
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King of the Canebrakes
Jimmy Jones
1969, OOP story of 1920s/30s heavyweight. Signed.
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The Pale Horse
Agatha Christie
1961, True first edition of this intriguing mystery, original dustjacket.
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'Tis
Frank McCourt
1999, First Edition, First Printing, Sequel to Angela's Ashes. Signed by McCourt.
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Johnny and the Dead
Terry Pratchett
1993, First edition, title page signed by Terry Pratchett.
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Lucile
Owen Meredith
1884, hardcover, beautiful decorative cloth binding, gilt-edged.
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Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
John McCabe
1966, Hardcover First Edition, of the comedy duo's biography.
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A Little Brother to Bear
William J. Long
1903, First Edition, Illustrated, children's nature book.
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A Long Way Down
Nick Hornby
2005, First Edition, First Printing, Signed 4th novel by Nick Hornby.
This copy - £29.87
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H.G. Wells and His Family
M.M. Meyer
1955, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, Preface by H.G. Wells' son
This copy - £26.97
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I Want it Now
Kingsley Amis
1969, Hardcover, First American Edition with Original Dustjacket included
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How They Kept Faith Grace Raymond
1898, a very rare early edition of this Victorian tale of the Hugeuenots.
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Pilot Bails Out
Don Blanding
1943, First Edition, 3rd Printing, Military poems from WWII. Hardcover.
This copy - £14.69
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Star Trek Starfleet Technical Manual
Franz Joseph
1975, Scarce, cool Trekkie memorabilia in very good condition.
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A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
1935, Hardcover, 1st Photoplay Edition celebrating the MGM picture.
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Santa's Busy Day
unknown
1953, children's Christmas book with moving parts: pop-up, lift-the-flaps, etc.
This copy - £20.23
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The School in the South
Angela Brazil
1922, First Edition, Illustrated by W Smithson Broadhead.
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Secrets of Paris Nights
Denise Marcelle
1953, First Edition. An American wife loose in France! Scarce.
This copy - £23.60
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Shambleau & Others C.L. Moore
1981. Identical facsimile to 1st Edition. Weird Tales Magazine.
This copy - £28.99
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Gilt-Edged Bonds
Ian Fleming
1961, Hardcover, Book of the Month Club, contains 3 full texts
This copy - £20.23
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The Song of Hiawatha
Henry W. Longfellow
1898, Hardcover First Printing of Minnehaha Edition
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