All avid Anne readers should take a second look at the copies of the novels they have on their bookshelves. An old printing of Anne of Green Gables is going on auction at Sotheby’s in New York tomorrow. And it’s expected to garner tens of thousands of dollars.
This edition was printed in October of 1909 and is estimated at $20,000 t o$30,000 US in pre-sale value alone. The copy is a 14th impression and has a beige coloured dust jacket.
According to CTV News, Sotheby’s said the book is “generally a very clean copy” and that it only had “very light occasional spotting”.
To take a look at Sotheby’s full description of the novel, click here.
Saturday, 05 May 2012 17:12
posted by Dawn
I have a copy of Anne of Green Gables, it was done in 1911 it's a 27th impression. I am trying to get an idea of what it's worth. If anyone knows of any ways to find out please let me know. my email is dawnhasche@yahoo.com
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Saturday, 22 October 2011 21:09
posted by
M
I own the book in the above article and I want to clarify that the reason it did not sell at the Sotheby's auction last year is NOT because interest in LMM books has diminished but because the seller acquired the book illegally. Sotheby's withdrew the book after I contacted them and they returned it to me. Montgomery's orginal works, as well as her early editions, remain as popular as ever.
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Friday, 31 December 2010 18:08
posted by Jeanne
Does anyone know when Anne books were published in German?
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Sunday, 12 December 2010 17:27
posted by S
I have a copy of Ann of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery, it's brown in color Pittman also on the cover. On the inside it says Copyright 1908 by L.C. Page & Company (incorporated) Entered at Stationers'Hall London, All Rights Reserved. First Impression June 1908. I know this is a very valuable book, and I would be interested in feedback, as I would consider selling it for the right price.
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Thursday, 09 December 2010 17:35
posted by
Anita
Hmmm I wonder what Santas email is so I can forward this to him... I WANT THAT LOLs. I already own several copies of the book with different covers. I would die to own an early or first edition!It's totally worth tens of thousands of dollars...or more. Thats not very surprising.
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Thursday, 09 December 2010 16:52
posted by Heidi
Wow! I have a 1908 version with a similar cover. Has one page that's not attached any longer, but makes me wonder what it's worth!
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