1941 Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Value?

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  1. Diane Reaume

    Diane Reaume New Member

    Hello, I recently picked up this early edition (1941) of Little Town on the Prairie and of all the research I have done, I am only finding an estimate of the first edition. This one I have states that it is the seventh edition. I do realize that value is based on many factors such as condition. The copy I have is in good condition. If anyone can help with a good estimate of the value, I would certainly appreciate your help.
     

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  2. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Can you please post a photo of the whole title page?
    1941 was the original publication date of the first edition, but not the date of the 7th edition. The copyright page includes a code, A-V, which means January 1946. (https://www.qbbooks.com/first_ed_pub2.php).
     
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    For most books, any later edition has far less value than the first edition does. As @2manybooks points out, 1941 is the copyright date, not the publication date.
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Boards are soiled and its missing its dust jacket. That effects value too.

    Debora
     
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  6. Iowa Jayhawk

    Iowa Jayhawk Well-Known Member

    Try Biblio.com as well. Hard to tell the condition yours is in, but it might give you an idea. Again, these are asking prices, so take that with a grain of salt.
     
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  7. Bullpenguin

    Bullpenguin New Member

    I think you could get $50 for it if you find the right person.
     
  8. Iowa Jayhawk

    Iowa Jayhawk Well-Known Member

    If you could get $20 for a later than first edition I would say take it.
     
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  9. Diane Reaume

    Diane Reaume New Member

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