A leading book retailer has revealed the most expensive first editions that collectors will pay tens of thousands of pounds - or even more - for.
It’s a dream of many to stumble upon one of these in a charity shop or a relative’s dusty bookshelves and, with thousands of unaccounted for editions out there, it’s something that can still become a reality.
The list from www.webuybooks.co.uk includes everything from 18th century classics to a certain boy wizard whose literary life started in an Edinburgh coffee shop.
Here are the 10 books to keep an eye out for.
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9. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe: £39,221
Considered by many to be the ‘first English novel’, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe was first published back in 1719. This beloved tale follows the struggle endured by Robinson Crusoe himself after he becomes a castaway when his ship sinks and he is the only survivor. Originally sold for around 5 shillings per book, a first edition copy could fetch up to £40,000 today. | webuybooks.co.uk
10. Casino Royale by Ian Fleming: £24,180
Known the world over, James Bond’s first appearance was in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel Casino Royale. Since then, the works of Ian Fleming have taken fictional espionage and spy work to a whole new level, spawning the much-loved James Bond film collection and inspiring countless other novels, TV series, and films. It’s because of the legacy that Casino Royale holds and the rarity of true first edition copies that you could be looking at a price tag of around £24,000 if you’re lucky enough to find one on your bookshelf. | webuybooks.co.uk