According to recent auction data, the most sought-after modern first editions include:

  • Response Payload: 
    
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      "title": "Summer Thrillers",
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  • Sorting Logic:

    • Sometimes a general collection is mediocre, but a focused sub‑collection becomes “top.” Example: Instead of “20th century Dutch novels,” focus on “Dutch novels published in the year of the German invasion (1940).” That scarcity and historical weight catapults it to elite status.

    Never underestimate the value of vintage children’s books.