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The value of a book doesn’t directly relate to its age. Consider this passage from The Book Supremacy:
Pulling my computer from my desk, I set it up on my worktable, turned
it on, and went to my favorite online site for evaluating and
appraising rare and unusual books. I typed The Spy Who Loved Me
in the search line and within seconds a list of available books
appeared, along with information and a detailed description of the book,
as well as its appraised value. The most expensive edition was at the
top of the list and I almost laughed out loud at the amount of money the
bookseller was asking for a first edition copy of The Spy Who Loved Me.
“Twenty-four thousand dollars?” I shook my head. “Seriously?” It was
basically the exact same book I’d bought for Derek, but the online book
was inscribed by the author, Ian Fleming, and it came complete with a
rich, dark leather slipcase. Naturally, that would make it worth the
money to some wealthy Bond fan out there.
I moved down the list, looking for something closer to the book I’d
bought for Derek. I found it four books later. It was the exact same
cover. Both the dust jacket and the book were in very similar condition
to Derek’s copy. And the price was a little more reasonable, although it
was still crazy compared to the seven measly euros I’d paid for the
book. This one was only seven thousand five hundred dollars.
If you’re intrigued, you can buy The Book Supremacy
here.
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