I always checked out my local charity shops and, in those days, usually found an old lb or two in each shop. We invited abebooks customers to tell us about their greatest rare book treasure hunting experiences and they answered with some wonderful tales. How to spot a priceless item in a charity shop good vibes. How to find antiques and collectibles at charity shops and garage sales. A rare copy of a james bond book by ian fleming has been discovered in a charity shop in scotland. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book. The 1906 edition of peter pan in kensington gardens is illustrated with around 50 colour plates by arthur rackham. Rare peter pan book found in big bag donated to charity shop. Man finds ultrarare records in bargain bin, sells for. The 1939 beano annual the first ever published was given. The 1953 print is one of thousands of rare books given to charity shops each year that could fetch big prices if sold to collectors.
We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. An oxfam charity shop in dublin has become the owner of a rare 1939 copy of hitlers mein kampfafter it was found in a bag of old books from. Donate secondhand books to your local oxfam charity shop. Even more rare is when a lucky individual ends up finding actual treasure in all of that trash. World of books needs to make a profit before adding to its charity donations book business wants to double its charitable giving. Many local hospices also operate charity shops to raise funds. Look for good examples of this type of glass in your local antique shop. Proof of one persons trash is another persons treasure was never more true than when two rare 1860 leatherbound books were recently. World of books charity work how we work with charities we have a relationship with many charities across the uk, from large national charities to smaller local hospices, recycling waste and surplus books. When i paid for the book, the dealer observed that i was getting a bargain. Their locations can be found on the charity retail association cra website, along with information on charity retail, what shops can and cant accept, etc.
They scoured thrift stores, sifted through charity sales. I really enjoy self published books and i have found a few that are not just cook books and or erotic fan fiction. They sell mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, dvds, toys and furniture donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Charity shop finds rare edition of mein kampf the irish times. I grew up near there and found this book at a charity shop. A rare first edition of oscar wildes the importance of being earnest has been handed in to a charity shop. Proof of one persons trash is another persons treasure was never more true than when two rare 1860 leatherbound books were recently discovered on the shelves of a lismore opportunity shop. A charity shop uk, thrift shop or thrift store usa or opportunity shop others is a retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money. The 1906 edition of peter pan in kensington gardens is illustrated with around 50 colour plates by. I have worked in charity shops and no way would you have found something like that in my shops i always checked online and either priced them correctly or sent them to ho to be sold on ebay. Onlinetime reports on a rare 1987 cultclassic video game, found by a nevada man in the attic of his childhood home.
Harry potter fan set to make thousands as she finds rare. World of books needs to make a profit before adding to its. The book, which dates back to 1898, was discovered at the branch. The cra is a member organisation for charities which run shops. With a unique andy warhol elvis print, one of only 10 ever made. There are over 9,000 charity shops in the uk and republic of ireland. Donate secondhand, used, old and rare books oxfam gb. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. The book, based on archaeological and geographical exploration in chinese turkestan, has been valued at between. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. A book in very good condition may only be worth about half of the fine value.
Here are some of the most incredibleand unbelievablethrift store finds that ended up being. I have been known to pick up an item worth more then the ticket price in a charity shop. How to spot a priceless item in a charity shop have you ever given something away that you realised, later on, could have netted you some cash further down the line. It is venetian or italian coloured glass from the 1950s and 60s. Next time you head up to your attic, it may be worth taking a gander through your hoards of stuff. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy. England staffordshire rare book found in charity shop bbc news. A rare book from 1903 has been found in yorks low petergate oxfam shop. Rare first edition copy of the hobbit sells for big.
But now there is also money to be made from the kind of books that used to gather dust in the corner of charity shops. They include a copy of opticks, by isaac newton, printed while. Over time, items can appreciate in value more than you think. Lucky people who found the best things in thrift stores. In general, pricing lists in guides are for books in fine condition, with a fine dust jacket ff. My best rare book find was at a weekly charity book sale. Books from the 19th century and earlier are allowed more foxing and other defects. A few years ago, a shopper in a sydney op shop op shop or opportunity shop is the australian term for thrift store found an interesting carved cup in the shape of a flower and spent. They include a copy of opticks, by isaac newton, printed. Harry potter fan found three first edition books in a. A first edition of a sherlock holmes story discovered in a north yorkshire oxfam shop has sold for more than. Charity shop junk bond helps make fortune for secondhand.
Extremely rare copy of first ever beano annual left in. Bestselling author is also the most frequently given away to charity shops. Oysterville washington is a little town on the north end of the long beach peninsula. Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for usedbook sellers. If youve finished the latest bestseller, have some books youll never read again. How to find antiques and collectibles at charity shops and. Marija bern boredpanda staff in our opinion one mans. Rebecca rego barry s new book, rare books uncovered, is dedicated to the stories of the favorite finds, the books discovered in unlikely places that collectors remember years, even decades later. They may seem daunting at first, but take a closer look and theres plenty up for grabs from antique jewellery to fine. Valuable glass will come in the form of murano which is found in charity shops often. With me it was a left book club edition of animal farm for 20p, but i gave a fiver. The charitys most valuable book sold to date is a 17th century.
Rare books, outofprint books online half price books. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. The book, still in my possession, is a grief observed by n. Harry potter fan set to make thousands as she finds rare first editions. Harry potter fan find rare books in charity shop for just. Amazingly valuable treasures bought for very little money. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. Tales from the thrift store rare book treasure hunting. Each month, oxfam sells enough books to buy 50,000 emergency shelters, safe water for 2. Its still possible to unearth a gem at the local charity shop, as a recent. From expensive paintings to straight up money, here are some of the luckiest people who found the best things at thrift shops. A rare 1906 limited first edition of the second peter pan novel by jm barrie was discovered in a bin bag that had been donated to a charity shop in alderley edge, cheshire.
This is almost a useless hypothetical, because the odds of my recognizing a particular book to be rare are only slightly greater than zero. Rare books found on the shelves of a lismore charity shop. After a bit of research it turned out to have a very rare print, and eventually sold for. It was shortly after i started collecting ladybird books, about 7 years ago. From thom yorke lyrics to mozart scores its still possible to unearth a gem at the local charity shop, as a recent radiohead discovery shows. We reveal the most incredible bargain buys of all time. If you found a rare book, that you knew to be valuable, on. Alibris books, or any of the rare book collectors sites on the net have information on what is rare and collectible. From the latest bestseller to rare and old books, get rid of unwanted books and help people in need. A rare first edition of a childrens book has been discovered in a charity shop in alderley edge. A rare first edition of oscar wildes the importance of being earnest is given to a charity shop in a handbag. Rare books and first editions have also been pouring into shops since may.