The rare first edition was sold for just $6.25 when it was first published in 1997. The post Unread Harry Potter first ...

Bidding for the Tolkien classic, which was discovered in a home in Bristol, England, has already exceeded $25,000. By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from London Caitlin Riley, a rare books specialist, ...

The fantasy collectibles market had another headline moment this week when a rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit sold at auction in Bristol, England, for $57,000. The book, discovered ...

The book’s discovery would be a once-in-a-lifetime moment for any rare books specialist. While out on a routine appraisal of the contents of a home in Bristol, England, Caitlin Riley spotted an ...

An unread copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone which was kept in mint condition in an attic for nearly 30 years ...

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You pick up an old, dusty book from a worn wooden shelf. It appears small and feels light, yet its weight is undeniable. What’s written inside is important, but its true significance extends beyond ...

A first-edition copy of the comic that introduced the world to Superman in 1939 has become the most expensive comic to date after selling for a staggering $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on ...

Mary Shelley was just 20 years old when she published the first edition of her Gothic novel Frankenstein. Pictured: Richard Rothwell's portrait of Shelley, circa 1840 Public domain via Wikimedia ...

Many of us grew up reading classics like Pride and Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - but how much are the collectables worth? Like vinyl records, old VHS tapes and even ...