It may be worth checking the internet for appraisers for antique or rare. Carlo collodi 1826 1890, was an italian childrens writer known for the worldrenowned fairy tale novel, the adventures of pinocchio. The story is based explicitly in pinocchio, but it gives us a queasy feeling from the beginning. Very large, sturdy book, quality dark blue cloth, very bright silver lettering on spine, pale brown color inside covers and adjacent end papers, 143 stiff heavy glossy pages plus a brief biographical note, a thin black frame to the text on each page, colorillustrations throughout, many fullpage. In very good condition with light tan pages and a good dustjacket that shows some moderate overall wear, tearing, and scuffing. But whoops, his nose grows when his mischief and stories surpass the truth of his adventures. Check out our pinocchio book selection for the very best in unique or custom. James willard schultz started writing at the age of 21, publishing articles and stories in forest and stream for 15 years. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered.
A fulllength technicolor movie of pinocchio is in production by the walt disney studios. The adventures of pinocchio by carlo collodi free ebook. There are a couple of thins you can do about selling. Collodi with illustrations by frances brundage pinocchio akron, ohio. Unfollow pinocchio record to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. As carpenter master antonio begins to carve a block of pinewood into a leg for his table the log shouts out, dont strike me too hard. In 1924, french publishers three mountains press released in our time, a collection of short stories by. 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.
The best way to find out what americana items are worth is to look at what collectors are actually paying for it. First, check the list of valuable historical collectibles. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. First edition copy of carlo collodis classic tale, with illustrations with alice carsey. Historical memorabilia value guide heritage auctions. He does so by working extra hours and earning more money. Strictly speaking old reference books including encyclopedias typically have little value. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Pinocchio by carlo collodi meet your next favorite book. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life.
In a dust jacket that has some nibbling aloong the base edge of the front panel but not affecting the main graphic which pictures pinocchio. There are a number of ways that a book may, at first glance, look to be a rare. Love this book i gave it to my grandchildrenyou would not believe how interested her friends are they know the story in english but still want to know what. Pinocchio by carlo collodi first edition whitman, 1916. Augusta cavalieri itali carlo collodi le avventure di pinocchio 1st. Carlo collodis 1882 book lays out the story of a wooden puppet come to awkward life, who proceeds to act out on every selfish, crude and obnoxious impulse ever known to childhood. Formerly the americana collectible category, historical collectibles we seek include early american political items. In a dust jacket that has some nibbling aloong the base edge of the front panel but not affecting the main graphic which pictures pinocchio running and some similar wear at the spine panel ends. Pinocchio cries out for jiminy, even whistles, but theres no response. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter opens in a new window or tab share on. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Collodi mayflower series illustrated 1924 hardcover. Pinocchio by michael morpurgo meet your next favorite book. See more ideas about pinocchio, illustration and fairy tales.
How much is a pinocchio musical record worth answers. Pinocchio by pinocchio is the story of the puppet, pinocchio, told from his perspective, of how he came to be. Collodi originally intended the story, which was first published in 1881, to be a tragedy. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. The adventures of pinocchio is a novel for children by italian author carlo collodi, written in. Jan 12, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
He decides to run away from home, but quickly realises he has been foolish. To help pinocchio be good, honest and worthy, the blue fairy provided him with a conscience to tell him the difference between what it right and what is wrong. Top 168 books published in 1924 that people have added on goodreads. 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. The adventures of pinocchio creative editions collodi, carlo, innocenti, roberto on. I guess prime membership is of less value every day. If pinocchio doesnt do his job, the great stromboli says, then hes going to be firewood. Unfollow vintage pinocchio book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Whilst living with his mama and papa, he often gets himself into trouble. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. He worked on pinocchio, and walt disney signed it, along with a lot of animators that were there.
Heritage auctions archives show actual prices paid at auction for thousands of fine historical collectibles and americana memorabilia. Pinocchio is a classic story, and a very different one than the saccharine disney version most americans are familiar with. Priced way under value for this rare edition of pinocchio by c. Collodi with illustrations by frances brundage pinocchioakron, ohio. Complete with all 262 pages, plus indexes, prefaces, etc. You can consign your book to a rare book auction, and pay the auctioneer a commission to sell it for you. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Collodi and aesops fables great books for children 1958 by c. Collodi, illustrated by frances brundage, published by. You can sell to a rare book dealer, but you can only expect to get 30% to 40% of the retail value. Collodi and aesops fables and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collodi with illustrations by frances brundage published by saalfield publishing co. Carlo et sofia cloisters fofi glob awfully ugly puppet child, but check out that blue fairy this is the first book my mom and dad read to us pinocchio le avventure di pinocchio.
If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I seek to consider its use value, which certainly includes but also exceeds purely literary considerations. The outline of knowledge free shipping within the u. Magic happens, and when his feet are carved last, he dances out the door. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Pinocchio s bad behavior is not intended to be charming or endearing. The adventures of pinocchio is a novel for children by italian author carlo collodi, written in florence. When the ghost of the cricket comes back later in the story to give pinocchio some good advice, pinocchio ignores the advice because, again, hes kind of a jerk. The value of a 1929 d wheat penny depends upon the condition that the penny is in. Apr 04, 2009 how can i find the value of the book le avventure di pinocchio it is in italian and was published in 1911. Lower corner of second page has a small chip missing. The beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a r. Walt disneys version of pinocchio, 1939, book signed, walt disney and animated by disney studios, second printing, fully inscribed by walt disney himself on the top half of the back side.
Pinocchio became alive, but he had to prove his worth before he would be a real boy. Everyone knows a stack of books adds color, dimension and personality to almost any room. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Introduction this rare walt disney pinoccchio paint book was the original illustration from the walt disney motion picture, whitan publishing cmpany,racine,wiscosin. Pinocchio is a bad boy, but as he goes through life he takes note of the lessons around him. Augusta cavalieri written in italian, fabulously illustrated with four color and numerous black and white engravings. The story of a puppet or the adventures of pinocchio. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items. I cannot say how it came about, but the fact is, that. What is a 1929 pinocchio book by carlo collodi worth answers. It is a second printing, not a first edition, and the dust jacket is a bit tatty. This is a guide about the value of 1924 world book encyclopedias.
Aug 29, 2017 and in the book, pinocchio is rude to the cricket, and he eventually hits him with a mallet and kills him. This book was given to my husband, who was an animation artist at walt disney. There are a number of ways that a book may, at first glance, look to be a rare collectible, but upon closer examination doesnt match up. By the end of the book, hes accountable and responsible for caring for his father and the fairy. What is a 1929 pinocchio book by carlo collodi worth. The outline of knowledge antique set 20 volumes 1924 old. Dustjacket unclipped but some loss and tears to top and base of spine and corners. James schultz was an influential author in the region of glacier national park. Autographs1939 presentation pinocchio book signed walt disney walt disney, worldrenowned cartoonist and movie producer. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Finding the value of your historical and americana collectibles is easy as 123.
Martens 1 religion and historical romance the outline of knowledge, volume ii by frederick h. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A book full of adventure, pinocchio tells of many life lessons he has learnt along. He did not write his first book until 1907 at age 48. Front and rear binding exposed, gift inscription, pages toned. After stromboli leaves, pinocchio struggles with the cage. From harry potter and the philosophers stone, which by the way has an estimated value of. Pinocchio, the tale of a puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy. The massive edition with over 400 pages shows a rare book value in the range of 125.
Using a detailed etching technique, joonho han has created a memorable picture book version of pinocchio in a style that suits the wooden protagonist. Adventures pinocchio by collodi, first edition abebooks. It was illustrated by attilio mussino and written by carlo collodi. Nov 02, 2011 this book by carlo collodi 18261890 is a third printing as the first was in 1927 by the macmillan co.
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