Antique Yiddish books Sholom Aleichem

Hi - I stumbled upon this 12 volume set of books by Sholom Aleichem written in Yiddish with the sole copyright date of 1919 and I would like to sell them if I can. If not, I will donate them to a Yiddish library, if they are interested. Does anyone know if they have any value? The books were in the former apartment of parents of a relative. I only have two photos now but I can get more later. The photos I have show the books in the display cabinet, which was in an unoccupied apartment for many years.

Thanks!

 

This is only directional. Single volumes, in Yiddish, roughly same print date.

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Se...n&sortby=17&sts=t&xdesc=off&xpod=off&yrh=1919

Is that damage to the bindings at bottom of spine?

Debora

 

@2manybooks or @moreotherstuff might help. Abebooks has a rare book collection section.

Sniped by @Debora

 

Thanks!

 

I haven’t had a close up look at the books as I’m viewing them over Zoom. If they are damaged would that mean they are not sellable?

 

Not much I can say. The author died in 1916. Typically, a set of collected writings like this wouldn't be worth a whole lot, and less with damage. Being written in Yiddish will be a limiting factor one way or the other.

Here's a bit about the author:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sholem-Aleichem

 

It has been our experience that there is little interest (or value) in Yiddish books. Condition always affects whatever value there is.

 

looks like water damage.....looks bad....

" I stumbled upon this 12 volume set of books by Sholom Aleichem.."

I like that.....that;s funny

 

he was born in Ukraine .......and a great talent....so maybe there is value there.

 

Thanks!