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If money was no object, what books could you give this holiday season? How about an original copy of A Christmas Carol – the first book written to celebrate Christmas - that can be bought for the same price as a new Mercedes Benz CLK, or a used Ferrari 328, or platinum Rolex encrusted with diamonds?
From Dr. Suess and his Grinch to Hemingway, Twain, and even a turkey cookbook by F. Scott Fitzgerald, there are plenty of big names - but be warned, they come at big prices. So reserve these gifts for someone on your list who's been really good this year.
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Charles Dickens
The ultimate festive gift, this rare edition from 1843 created the ‘Christmas Book’ genre. " $50,000
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Inside book cover image courtesy of Ursus Rare Books, New York, NY
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Truman Capote
A 1966 family presentation copy, it has an inscription by Truman Capote to his aunt and cousin: 'For Lucille and Cecilia with much love from Truman.' $17,500
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Book image courtesy of TBCL The Book Collector's Library, Montreal, PQ, Canada
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Frank L. Baum
A 1902 first edition, with pictures by Mary Cowles Clark, dated and signed by the author. $10,000
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Book image courtesy of Heritage Book Shop, Los Angeles, CA
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Ernest Hemingway
A 1959 first edition – only 150 copies were printed and none were offered for sale. $2,500
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Mark Twain
One of 75 copies printed, this 1949 first edition features a classic Twain tale from 1865. $1,674.70
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Book image courtesy of Jeffrey Thomas Fine and Rare Books ABAA, San Francisco, CA
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Robert Frost
A 1935 signed first edition featuring poetry, prose, song and drama. $863
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Book image courtesy of Charles Agvent ABAA, Mertztown, PA |
Dr. Seuss
A 1957 first edition of this children’s classic. $650
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Book image courtesy of The Corner Book Shop, Lancaster, NH
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
A cookbook from the author best known for The Great Gatsby, this 1956 first edition was a festive keepsake. $544.72
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Book image courtesy of David Mason Books, Toronto, ON, Canada |
Charles Schulz
A scare 1998 first edition for lovers of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. $250
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J.R.R. Tolkien
This 1976 collection of letters from Santa Claus was penned for The Lord of The Rings author’s children. $245
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