Danielle Steel Paperback Novel (ISBN 0-440-12689-4)
Dell Publishing (Author: Danielle Steel) · Books & Media > Fiction Paperbacks
Era / Decade
Late 1980s or Early 1990s (indicated by the copyright date photo © 1989 by Charles Bush on the cover and original $4.95 mass market paperback pricing)
Material
Paper, cardboard, polymer plastic laminate film (mylar cover protector)
Condition
Fair to Good. The book is enclosed in a protective plastic cover wrap that shows heavy wrinkling and wear, indicating prior heavy use or library/thrift handling. Creasing and edge wear are visible on the paper covers underneath the plastic.
Demand Level
Low. Mass-market paperbacks of popular fiction from this era are extremely common and usually relegated to bulk thrift sales, little free libraries, or bundled sales.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
1.00 - 3.00 - 5.00 USD
Estimated Retail Value
4.95 USD (Original Retail Price)
Comparable Sales
Individual vintage mass-market paperbacks typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 locally, or bundled lots of 10 romance paperbacks sell for $10.00 to $15.00 total on eBay.
Description
Vintage mass-market paperback novel by bestselling author Danielle Steel. Features the iconic serif author name typography, a photographic author portrait on the back cover, and original barcode with ISBN 0-440-12689-4. Wrapped in a protective plastic cover sleeve.
Key Features
Recognizable bestselling author name recognition, vintage mass-market paperback nostalgia appeal.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard mass-market paperback publishing markers, correct ISBN prefix for Dell Publishing, high confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Heavy crinkling and wear on the external plastic protective wrapper, potential yellowing of pages due to age, edge wear on the softcover spine and corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Local garage sales, flea markets, bundle lots on eBay, or donate to local charity shops and libraries.
Selling Tips
Do not sell individually due to high shipping costs relative to the low item value. Instead, bundle 5 to 10 Danielle Steel or romance paperbacks together as a lot to offset shipping costs. Highlight the nostalgia factor in descriptions.