It is impossible not to notice that over the last decades they have gradually become obsolete, giving way to rapidly developing technology, guaranteeing immediate access to many media, such as television or the Internet. However, it was reading that was the main source of entertainment for Poles and an escape from the overwhelming reality. Few people know that bestsellers from those times have a really great value today, and not only sentimental.
Not Just Fairy Tales. These Books from the Polish People’s Republic Are Worth a Fortune Today
Some people want to own their favorite book from the Polish People’s Republic solely out of sentimental value, while others see it as a chance to earn money. This can be quite a lot. As it turns out, some of the gems of reading can be worth even a few hundred złoty. Some of the most sought-after are books with illustrations by Jan Marcin Szancer. I am talking in particular about cult fairy tales, including “Pinocchio” and “The Nutcracker”. According to information obtained by the top.pl portal, their prices at online auctions vary depending on the condition, from PLN 60 to even PLN 200 per copy.
For a similar amount, you can also buy school textbooks from the 70s and 80s, especially those for mathematics, as well as primers such as “Litery. Nauka czyta” by Ewa and Feliks Przyłubscy or the famous “Elementarz” by Marian Falski for learning to read and write. Also of great value are guides aimed mainly at housewives, e.g. “Praktyczna Kuchnia”, which can be purchased online for about PLN 100, as well as brochures on the service or repair of cars popular at that time.
An iconic book series can cost thousands. Check if you have it on your bookshelf
Many will certainly be surprised to learn that there are also titles worth much more. The absolute classic, “Pan Samochodzik”, reaches dizzying prices, and specifically the edition published by “Pojezierze”, which can cost up to PLN 1,000. The absolute record holder and at the same time the most sought-after book trophy is a set of famous cartoons “Mosaik”, which were simply unobtainable in Poland during the PRL period.
When this type of set, especially in good visual condition, appears at collectors’ auctions, the bids go up by the minute. According to WP, its starting price can be even over PLN 111,000. It is similar in the case of the famous series “Świat Młodych: Tytus, Romek i Atomek” written by . If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
Bruce is a talented author and journalist with a passion for entertainment . He currently works as a writer at the 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the industry.
