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Are old law books worth anything?

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dquan97

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Found these (among many others)
1. "Manual On Commercial Law" by A. Lincoln Lavine. Published 1948
2. "Business Law" by Thomas S. Kerr. Published 1939

I have pictures, if they help. I'd like to sell them (if they're worth anything)
 
They might be antiques or rare books, and if so they'll probably go for something decent if they're in good shape. As far as the content goes, it'd be like reading a biology book from that time period (before DNA was known to exist)
 
Originally posted by: irishScott
They might be antiques or rare books, and if so they'll probably go for something decent if they're in good shape. As far as the content goes, it'd be like reading a biology book from that time period (before DNA was known to exist)
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They're in mint condition, considering the age. I have three floor to ceiling size bookshelves full of antique law books.
 
Originally posted by: dquan97
Originally posted by: irishScott
They might be antiques or rare books, and if so they'll probably go for something decent if they're in good shape. As far as the content goes, it'd be like reading a biology book from that time period (before DNA was known to exist)
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They're in mint condition, considering the age. I have three floor to ceiling size bookshelves full of antique law books.
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preserve them, they'll be worth more in more time
 
Depends on the kind of books. Old caselaw is often still very relevant and firms with libraries may be interested in expanding their collections. Even with computer research, some attorney's still like having the paper available. If they're code/statute books, those usually aren't as valuable.
 
I don't know, but you might try looking on amazon in the used book section and seeing what if anything they might be worth.


Will
 
If they're totally outdated, they may not be worth very much but you can hold onto them as collector's items.
 
Manual on commercial law
Abraham Lincoln Lavine
Bookseller: Pro Quo Books
(Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 5.89

BUSINESS LAW PRINCIPLES AND CASES
KERR, THOMAS S., A.B.,LL.B.
Bookseller: BOOK BUDDY
(Thompsonville, MI, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 4.95

Looks like they are not worth much each, but if you had a lot of them it might add up.

 
I am actually looking for the 1948 Edition of the Manual on Commercial Law.
Do you still have it and what are you asking for it, please?

Thanks
 
a close friend deals in antique books;

as a private owner, getting a good price is difficult, and this has nothing to do with the value of the book itself.
book sellers have the means to make money, so they give you a pittance because they know you have no way to sell them yourself, and probably do not know the value anyway.. nor do the people who buy the books from the seller anyway.

it really is a matter of whether you need to get rid of them or not. if that is the case, call a few sellers, and get offers. ask them to point out the individual values, not just the bulk price.

otherwise, see if any seller will take your book to sell it for you at a price. this might earn you more money, but it will also take the longest time.. years, most likely.

and try to ebay them. always do that, make a suggestive post implying they look good and "mysterious" and are not just for specialists.
 
Maybe call a Law School Library to ask this question. If they don't hangup on you, maybe they'll provide a referral or ask you to donate them. The latter would at least be a tax deduction if they are a not-for-profit.

I love the advice that you should hang on to them as collectibles, but they may not be worth much. I call that junk!
 
dquan97 said:
Found these (among many others)
1. "Manual On Commercial Law" by A. Lincoln Lavine. Published 1948
2. "Business Law" by Thomas S. Kerr. Published 1939

I have pictures, if they help. I'd like to sell them (if they're worth anything)
Click to expand...
 
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