Unearth Rare & Out-of-Print Collectibles

There are several ways to find vintage and rare books for adventurous readers, including:

• Antiquarian book stores
• Book-collecting communities online
• Vintage markets
• Thrift stores
• In-person and online auctions
• Estate sales
• Book fairs

The methods above may require you to comb through stacks of books, travel long distances, or negotiate pricing. However, finding rare books for sale doesn't have to be this challenging.

With Alibris, you can browse a wide selection of rare, collectible, out-of-print, and antique books from trusted sellers. Whether you're looking for a first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or The Catcher in the Rye, or a signed copy of Fahrenheit 451, there's an array of books to choose from.

In most cases, old books will continue to increase in value as time passes. However, the age of a book doesn't necessarily mean a book is valuable. How much it appreciates over time depends on the book and other factors, such as:

• Edition
• Author
• Publishing year
• Popularity
• Condition
• Scarcity
• Signage

If you have a few used collectible books, use Alibris to sell them quickly and securely. To start selling on Alibris, you'll need an email address, your credit or debit card information, and your books.

New collecting and wondering where to start? Many rare books are worth the money, including:

• Catch-22
• The Great Gatsby
• Wise Blood
• The Phantom in The Toll Booth
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Or, if you have a first-edition book in your collection, you may want to consider selling them.

Keep in mind that a collectible book may be rare and worth the investment to one person but not the next. Some people may be willing to spend more money on a book that holds sentimental value.

Alibris is the premier media marketplace for buying and selling vintage and rare books.