The antique world is older and more highbrow, more inclined towards chandeliers, carved tables, ornate cabinets -- and aged ...

But some books out there are so scarce, that their monetary value is simply eye-watering. Browse the gallery and read up on some of the most valuable rare books in existence. You may also like ...

AP But the last decade has seen notable shifts both in who is buying rare books — and how they’re buying them. A decade ago, most buyers were in their 40s or 50s, “but there’s a new ...

Although they are usually rare finds, you never know what you might have among your belongings. The study by Homeprotect found the most valuable first-edition book is Jane Austen's Pride and ...

Condition is king when it comes to selling rare books. Torn pages, cracked spines, and annotations (unless made by the author themselves!) all dramatically lower the price that a book stands to fetch.

Other characteristics, such as historical relevance, physical properties such as age, and subject matter play a smaller role in determining the value of a book. One of the most famous and rare ...

“For most students, it’s an unusual medium ... stands amid some of the thousands of rare, historic and unusual books, manuscripts, documents and volumes of ephemera held in the archive.