If you could add any book to your dream library–regardless of price–what you choose?
I was asked by invaluable.com to check out their website and do a post on what my dream literary collection would be. They’re an online auction house, with new things being added every day. I thought it was a fun idea, so I jumped at the chance!
I’ve listed some of my dream items below:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – 1st ed. signed
Definitely number one on my list. I’m a HUGE Harry Potter fan. To own a first edition signed by J.K. Rowling would be ::amazing:: <–that’s in my sing song voice.
J.R.R. Tolkein – Letter written by his secretary with additional autographed note by him
I was always fascinated by J.R.R. Tolkien and his writing group the Inklings which included fellow novelist, C.S. Lewis. I even went to The Eagle and Child in Oxford where they would meet. I still have yet to read Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit (::hangs head in shame::), but I will! I promise! I’m such a fan of the stories though, especially after seeing the movies, that this would be awesome to own. I’ll put it next to my LOTR collection on my bookshelf….that I will eventually read.
Agatha Christie – Signed Letter
I was such an Agatha Christie fiend when I was younger, especially her Hercule Poirot series. I must have read all of them before I graduated middle school. I’d love to have this letter written by her discussing her favorite Belgian detective.
Winnie the Pooh – 1st ed.
This one is for the bro. He was OBSESSED with Winnie the Pooh when he was a toddler. He would watch that show religiously. My parents always knew when he wanted to watch it cause he would tell them, “I want Poooohhh.”
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – 1st. ed.
Another member of the Inklings. I’d love to add this first edition to my collection.
Alice in Wonderland – 1st. ed signed
I’ve always enjoyed Alice in Wonderland, but after having visited Oxford and seen where Lewis Carroll wrote his stories, I’ve fallen even more in love with it. This first edition is signed by him to cousin, Mary Knight.
William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies – Fourth Folio
As you all know, I did my MA in Shakespearean Studies in London. I would LOVE to own this Fourth Folio copy of his works. I mean COME ON.
So what books would you want in your dream literary collection? Check out invaluable’s book section where I found all of these items! They also have a first edition section if you’re looking for a hidden gem!
