Thrift stores can often hide overlooked literary treasures. Knowing which details matter will turn an ordinary shelf scan into a genuinely special find.

Books have always held cultural, historical, and intellectual significance, but some works go beyond their content to become priceless treasures. Rare first editions, signed copies, and historically ...

You might have a dusty volume on a shelf that's quietly more valuable than you think. You can find first editions, signed ...

You've heard the stories about people discovering rare books, netting the unsuspecting owner hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars. Believe it or not, you don't have to have an antique book on ...

An international affair: Vendors are coming from around the world, such as the U.K., Australia and across the U.S. “There are more people interested in the physical book now than there were 20 years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Davide Ronfini / EyeEm via Getty Images If you happen to have one of these rare comic books, you may have a super-sized fortune on ...

Does a used Porsche seem like a fair trade for a rare 1555 book about medicine by Flemish physician Andreas Vesalius? No? Well, then, maybe you’re not as committed to tomes dedicated to medical ...

In 1939, Ernest Hemingway left a large collection of his belongings—the manuscript of his earliest short story, childhood trinkets, memorabilia from his time at war, intimate letters, books, and ...

Watermark West Rare Bookstore owner Phil McComish stands with a map from the 1870s advertising land for sale in Kansas. Watermark West Rare Bookstore has overcome challenges for 40 years, including ...

March marks the last month of Rare Books 101 at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Along with opportunities to view significant historic acclaimed works that are always on display, visitors to ...