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Re: twenty thousand leagues osgood edition

From: James Keeline <james~at~keeline.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 07:57:04 -0700 (PDT)
To: Jules Verne Forum <jvf~at~Gilead.org.il>

--- Susan Rank <sbrank1~at~hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have the opportunity to privately purchase a first edition copy of
> "Twenty THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA" first edition, published by Osgood.
>
> The binding is salmon color. It looks real. It also has a dedication and was
> given as a presentation in June 27, 1873.
>
> What do you think is a fair price to pay? What is market value?
>
> I would welcome any advice.
>
> Thankyou,
> William

It would seem to me that condition is a significant factor in any
valuation. If you were to imagine a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is
a perfect, unread copy, the value could range according to this.
If a hypothetical book was worth $100 in a 10 condition ("fine" in
bookseller terms) then a copy in an 8 condition ("very good")
might be only $50. A copy in a 6 condition ("good") could be worth
just $25. This is not a strict formula, a price for a book is
essentially a negotiation between a buyer and seller. That is not
to say that the price is subject to change but rather the seller
has an idea of what they will sell it for and the buyer has an
idea what they will buy it for. When the two notions are in sync,
both parties are willing, and necessary funds available, the
transaction can take place.

There isn't and probably shouldn't be a price guide for Verne.
The price seen on eBay might be one thing while the price from
a reputable and knowledgable East-Coast US dealer might be another.

James D. Keeline, Bookseller
http://www.Keeline.com
Received on Sun 27 Apr 2003 - 17:59:35 IDT

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