Titanic came in contact with an iceberg which eventually caused the ship to sink around 2. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Riggio of the book titanic 1912 by ken rossingnol i read this little gem of a book in a day and a half three hours. Nov 01, 2008 youll need to determine for sure that its an authentic 1912 printing. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. You are bidding on a 1912 first official edition of the sinking of the titanic. Search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items. Mike, its only worth it if you collect books for their own sake.
It is a wonderful collection of excerpts of writing relating directly or indirectly to titanicfrom beesley, lightoller, gracie, lord, marcus, shaw. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Titanic ship postcards old postcards vintage and antique. It is a story spun around then current news paper articles from the us, canada, ireland and england. Values change over time according to market forces, so the current value of. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book called sinking of the titanicthe worlds greatest sea disaster claiming it was first edition and supposedly was published in 1912 or around that general era. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The disaster and the titanic herself have been objects of public fascination for many years. The orama club presents an entertainment in aid of the titanic fund. Eyewitness accounts from 1912 dover maritime marshall everett on. Folding to reveal the list of artist and other details, 18. I have broken the book into the chapters for ease of reading and downloading. But as with all subsubgenres, only a few titles rise to the top. Antique first edition titanic book 1912 rare collectible.
Value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some pages loose answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Michael davie explores all the angles in his titanic. Collecting the titanic 100 years on titanic memorabilia. When titanic struck an iceberg on the night of april 14, 1912, the ship went down in the icy waters, tragically taking the lives of 1,503 passengers and crew, as well as the ships luxurious appointments and all of her cargo. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book called. Value of a book, story of the wreck of the titanic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is an ebook from the original 100year old hardcover.
Original book on titanic published 1912 showing 18 of 8 messages. Historical memorabilia value guide heritage auctions. How much is a newspaper of the titanic from 1912 worth. Story wreck titanic by everett, first edition abebooks. However, more unusual models, especially those with original clothing, fine painting, or unusual modeling, will bring considerably more. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Visit the bookstore page there is a reprint of one of the 1912 books. Apr 09, 2012 value of a book, story of the wreck of the titanic, 1912, by l.
Winnie as our family called her was at one time the oldest living titanic survivor until her death in 1984 at the age of 100 years and six months. They have inspired numerous books, plays, films, songs, poems, and works. Book sinking of the titanic from the 1912 era encyclopedia. There were 19 specific chapters from the dream to build the titanic, to the titanics first voyage and each of its stops, to the iceberg, to not enough life boats, to the rescue, to more random facts. Youd think it was an honour to drown in freezing water, especially if were lucky enough to be of anglosaxon stock. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Youll need to determine for sure that its an authentic 1912 printing. Expansive selection of movie titanic era housekeeper at an array of sticker prices. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. April 15 will mark the 100 year anniversary of the tragic sinking of the titanic after it struck an iceberg and sank on its illfated journey in 1912. Antique book wreck and sinking of the titanic memorial edition marshall. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book called sinking of the titanic the worlds greatest sea disaster claiming it was first edition and supposedly was published in 1912 or around that general era. The sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters book 1912 l. I havent been able to see the book with my own eyes and to be honest i am skeptical about it.
Book sinking of the titanic from the 1912 era encyclopedia titanica. The 1912 edition the sinking of the titanic is not a uncommon book, but my copy is signed by edwina celia troutt mackenzie. Shop rms titanic vintage passenger ship poster created by evolveshop. Somewhere, among the decaying debris of that cargo, lies the rubaiyyat. Its the luncheon menu from the day that the titanic struck the iceberg. Survivors, 1912 is a photograph by granger which was uploaded on march 17th. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2. Value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some. Its a partly accurate account, based on the newspapers, survivor accounts and the. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability.
Deltiology is the hobby of collecting post cards, ephemera and postal history. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all aspects of art, culture and history. Legacy 1912 titanic exclusive fragrance legacy 1912 titanic perfume, 75 ml. Movie titanic era housekeeper for sale antique furniture.
Vintage postcards, old postcards, antique postcards for collectors. Nov 22, 2011 value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some pages loose answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The worlds greatest sea disaster official edition edited by thomas h. Value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some pages. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. An early instant book, published soon after the sinking of the titanic, this illustrated volume abounds in facts about the ship, voyage, and passengers as well as details of the wreck and. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Heritage auctions archives show actual prices paid at auction for thousands of fine historical collectibles and americana memorabilia.
Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. And whats on the reverse is an original menu from the titanic. This work is a graphic and thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest floating palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves, more than 1,500 souls. The book was not a product for bookstores even in 1912. Jan 28, 1999 1912 facts about the titanic was really well written with a bullet fact list that was clear and included in each of the chapters. Value of a book, story of the wreck of the titanic, 1912, by l. As a result of the disaster, the first international convention for safety of life at sea was called in london in. Sinking of the titanic 1912 book rare official edition. Feb 14, 2000 the book calls itself, quite accurately, a grand synthesis of a centurys fascination with the titanic s fate. The best way to find out what americana items are worth is to look at what collectors are actually paying for it.
The rms titanic has played a prominent role in popular culture since her sinking in 1912, with the loss of over 1,500 of the 2,200 lives on board. I have a titanic book from 1912 encyclopedia titanica message. Find best value and selection for your 1912 antique book story of the wreck sinking of titanic memorial edition 1st ed search on ebay. Walter answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A hardtofind original 1912 edition of the book sinking of the titanic memorial edition thrilling stories told by survivors. The sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters i must find this book.
There were 19 specific chapters from the dream to build the titanic, to the titanic s first voyage and each of its stops, to the iceberg, to not enough life boats, to the rescue, to more random facts. If an antique book is torn or damaged, then do not use glue or tape on the pages and bindings, as this can devalue it. The statistics have been adjusted so many times since 1912 that most historians agree that they will never know how many people died on the titanic. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Mar 20, 2017 this new book by new york times bestselling author and pastor, john hagee, says the united states is heading into a perfect storm. This new book by new york times bestselling author and pastor, john hagee, says the united states is heading into a perfect storm.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. I have an original book titled sinking of the titanic and great sea. Written in 1912, this book is understandably perhaps overloaded with romanticism, tales of great heroism, and some gloriously overthetop spaghetti prose. British hopes that robert falcon scott had reached the south pole before roald amundsen of norway were ended when the terra nova arrived in new zealand without captain scott on board, and the news that the scott team had still been 150 miles from the pole as of january 3. The reprints, in general, are worthless to collectors. Best titanic books encyclopedia titanica message board. Antique book sinking of the titanic, memorial edition, 1912, 1st. Eyewitness account of the sinking of the titanic, 1912. Showcasing movie titanic era housekeeper on sale right now on the internet. This book was published in 1912, only a few months after the sinking of the great ship titanic on april 15, 1912. Titanic ship postcards for collecting of titanic ocean liners, steamers, ship wreck disaster sinking post cards and old vintage antique paper hobby for sale. The book is a 1912 original and has been out of print for 86 years.
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