Rainbow edition 1937 twentieth edition this first printing of the rainbow. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. A lot of book house sets pass through our business and i can assure anyone that this set is very rare. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest online collection of fable related objects that relate to fables. An antique les miserables edition or just a really ratty book. In this article, im going to show you how to choose the right application, fill it out, determine how much it will cost, and exactly how to. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Due to circumstances outside of my control, i was unable to keep my familys original edition of this classic. I also have the book jerry bruno wrote about kennedy. The first my book house set was published in six volumes in 1920 and miller continued to revise the books until she retired in 1962. Temple herself loved the film, which instantly became a family classic. My book house 12 volume set by olive beaupre miller. My book house 12 volumes 1932, 1937, 1971 each of the original thicker volumes were divided and made more picturebooklike and easier for a child to handle.
How do people determine if theyve got a first edition or just an old book. A work submitted for preregistration must meet three conditions. There are two different bindings you did not say which binding your have but it looks like both are selling. Little house on the prairie, published in 1935, is the third of the series of books known as the little house series, but only the second book to focus on the life of the ingalls family. Kennedy colorful white house book with personal message to my mother written on the cover and signed by j. Some book house sets, all sold with prices realized. Well, the best thing is to determine if any of them are first editions. None of the volumes have been written in noe is the lettering faded.
First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book. May 07, 2019 a lot of us get caught up in a confusing haze of laws, infringement, and wondering how to stay out of hot water with the law and angry lawyers okay, maybe its not that dramatic while also protecting our book babies. I am going to come right out and say that i love my set of my book house. Edited by olive beaupre miller, and published by the book house for children, chicago. My book house 12 volumes, complete by miller, olive beaupre ed seller round table books, llc published c. I had the whole set of twelve and i read those books cover to cover several times.
The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Considered by many to be the most inspirational and authentic selfhelp book of its kind. The style of illustration and text were changed as well from the original 1920s edition. Olive beaupre miller nee olive kennon beaupre september 11, 1883 march 25, 1968 was. The illustrations on this page are taken from this particular set. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. If a book is ed in lets say, 1935, does that mean it is from 1935. Learn all about my book house and how you can use the my book house set in. All are 1937, 32nd printing, 1948 except parents guide. When a book is no longer under, anyone can publish it. My book house complete set of rainbow edition, volumes 112 by. My book house 12 volume set by miller olive beaupre abebooks. My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 hardcover 1920.
Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. My parents bought it from a door to door salesman in the late. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us. To a book completely, however, the author needs the added protection of federal registration. We no longer stock individual volumes or assembled sets of the book house. The first set of my book house published was a sixvolume set bound in black. You will also get a good return on complete sets of the 1886 routledge deluxe edition in 5 volumes and the 1887 5 volume editions from little brown and t y crowell. When heidi was released in the fall of 1937, it was a hit, keeping shirley temple americas top box office draw for the third year in a row. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Vintage 1937 my book house olive beaupre miller volume 3. My book house set of 12 vols complete set olive beaupre. My understanding is a seventh book is not being written.
The same holds true for published books, unless the registration is made within three months after the first publication. Tips and ideas about collecting and selling collectable books. Jan 11, 2020 if youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. Be the first to ask a question about my book house, volumes 112.
An anthology of literature for the youngest children including american and british nursery rhymes, fables, folk tales, poems and stories, as well as from many other sources. Kit book series by multiple authors includes books meet kit an american girl, kit learns a lesson, kits surprise. Please see our book house page for shipping, information on our assembled or original sets, and for general information on publication data and contents of the book house and shipping. Individual volumes and assembled sets from different printings. Kit series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Set includes in the nursery, story time, up one pair of. A lovely copy of the rainbow edition, suitable for a gift. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. If your copy is volume 1 of 7 volumes, please separate and combine with in the nursery my bookhouse volume one, red series the dover edition, first published in 20, is an unabridged republication of the work originally published as volume 1 of 12 in the my book house series by the book house for children, chicago, in 1937. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for children, lake bluff, illinois. Seuss first editions modern first editions blog issue.
This book was the culmination of a project that took hill over 20 years to complete and included the study of many of the most successful business men and women of his time. The books themselves were published until 1971 under the united educators publishing company. The 1937 edition is now raciallypolitcally incorrect, even puzzlingly so today. Clan of the cave bear, by jean auel, is a six book series. Im trying to find out if my book is worth anything or not. Olive beaupres miller my book house complete 12 volume set. Since you are from australia most likely these are uk editions printed by collins. Dorothy hope smith the latch key of my bookhouse ed.
My parents bought it from a door to door salesman in the late 40s which was how encyclopedias and such were sold back then. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Covers have rubbing and pastedown illustrations on front covers have occasional scratches and scrapes. My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre. Olive beaupre miller nee olive kennon beaupre september 11, 1883 march 25, 1968 was an american writer, publisher and editor of childrens literature olive kennon beaupre was born in aurora, illinois on september 11, 1883 to william s. A collectors item, as well as a beautiful set for a family. These were purchased by us as complete sets with identical printings and owner names if any, comparable wear, and matching top edge colour. If you are looking for the quick and easy guide to ing your book, you have come to the right place. This is the province of lawyers, big publishers with legal departments, and plagiarism trackers, isnt it no, every selfpublisher needs to have a bit of information on and the way the law works in the united states. Olive beaupres miller my book house complete 12 volume set c. The ultimate guide to my book house for homeschoolers. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary.
Find great deals on ebay for my book house olive beaupre miller. It has some normal wear and tear such as minor pencil markings, stains, and soiled page edges see photos. She bought it for my mother and uncle and it was always there on her bookshelf waiting for me to read when ever i was at her house. Read on to learn more about how to a book, what actually protects, and how secure your. The 17th printing, or edition, was published in different formats, before the 12 vol set became standard. Learning how to a book can help alleviate all of that worry. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
When heidi did premier officially i attested to its quality in my own way, said temple. How to copyright a book quickly stepbystep with examples. Complete set of 12 hardcovers, all in like new or better condition. Pair of stairs of my bookhouse, edited by olive beaupre miller, 19201937. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set.
Halls of fame of my book house volume 12 of the 12vol. The best way to do this would be to look in the guide the first editions of dr. Scott allan is a student success coach and inhouse content creator here at selfpublishing school. Sep 12, 2015 explore othgens board art from my bookhouse, followed by. Published by the book house for children chicago covers measure 9 38 x 7 14.
Check out our my book house selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our childrens. An author owns the to a book the moment it is writtenbefore publishing the book or looking at registration. The book house for children, chicago, il, 1928, 1928. A literary work is a work that explains, describes, or narrates a particular subject, theme, or idea through the use of narrative, descriptive, or explanatory text, rather than dialog or dramatic action. No award for statutory damages or attorneys fees will be made for any infringement of a in an unpublished book which occurs prior to registration of the. Due to circumstances outside of my control, i was unable to keep my familys original edition.
My book house 6 volumes volume 1, in the nursery 1920. My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre miller. I am so fortunate to have found a complete set at a reasonable price. This page includes donating old encyclopedias, finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias, finding the value of old encyclopedia sets, finding the value of old websters dictionaries, finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias, and more. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Caillou, sesame street, the wiggles, disney pixar, bob the builder duration. Scott has a passion for teaching strategic life skills and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. Light damp staining on endmatter and tops of textblocks. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. My book house complete set 112 1965 rainbow covers olive. In 1919 miller established a company, the book house for children.
Photos of sets, of each volume, how to date your book house, some. List of little house on the prairie books wikipedia. Good with extremities soiled and rubbed, and corners bumped. The book tells about the months the ingalls family spent on the prairie of kansas, around the town of independence, kansas. My book house, volumes 112 by olive beaupre miller goodreads. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. My book house 12 volume set and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The exact name of the publisher is important, if there is no date on the book. I have a complete set of the standard american encyclopedia from 1937. Jul 24, 20 18 rare and first edition books that are worth literally a fortune.
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