Non-fiction Book Value & Price Guide

Collecting non-fiction books allows enthusiasts to own tangible pieces of history, science, and human thought. From early 20th-century disaster accounts like the sinking of the Titanic to modern political analyses, these volumes serve as primary sources of their era's cultural landscape.

Price Range: $20 - $25 based on recent sales

History of Non-fiction Book

The market for non-fiction collectibles has evolved from a focus on classical philosophy and religious texts to include mid-century journalism, scientific breakthroughs, and true crime. In the early 20th century, 'memorial editions' of major events, such as the 1912 Titanic disaster, became popular keepsakes, blending news reporting with commemorative art. During the post-war era, the rise of the 'New Journalism' and academic breakthroughs in psychology and art history expanded the field, making authors like H.W. Janson and Ernie Pyle household names for collectors. Today, the niche spans from 19th-century illustrated field books to contemporary political manifestos, reflecting the diverse ways humanity records its own progress and tragedies.

Value Factors for Non-fiction Book

The typical price range for Non-fiction Book is $20 - $25 based on recent sales. However, values can vary depending on the item's condition, rarity, and other factors such as:

• Historical significance of the subject matter or the specific era it documents.
• Physical condition, including the absence of foxing, spine leaning, or library stamps.
• Scarcity of the specific printing, especially for titles published during wartime or by small academic presses.
• Provenance and signatures, which provide a direct link to the author or the historical event described.

Tips for Buying Non-fiction Book

• Prioritize first editions and first printings, as these hold the most historical value for landmark non-fiction titles.
• Check for the presence and condition of the original dust jacket, which can account for up to 80% of a modern book's market price.
• Look for 'association copies'—books signed by the author or previously owned by a notable figure related to the subject matter.
• Verify the binding integrity of older leather-bound or pictorial field books, as professional restoration can be costly.

Items in This Collection

• Holocaust by Gerald Green
• The War of the Revolution by Christopher Ward
• The Natural Superiority of the Left-Hander
• The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution
• Touching Incidents and Remarkable Answers to Prayer
• Memorial Edition Sinking of the Titanic Book
• The Graphic Story of the American Presidents
• Control by Glenn Beck
• The Psychodynamics of Family Life
• The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival
• The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters
• Invisible Acts of Power Book
• Our Glorious Century
• History of Art by H.W. Janson
• The Moral Animal by Robert Wright
• Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford
• A Harmony of the Gospels by A.T. Robertson
• Mary Lincoln: Biography of a Marriage
• Thunder Out Of China Value & Price Guide
• 1776 by David McCullough