Figurine detail
HUM 14/A: Bookworm Boy
A bookend figure that becomes more attractive when paired with Bookworm Girl.
moderate bookend figurines Bookend pair components price differently as singles versus matched sets.
Identification notes
- Base range
- $90 - $300
- Known aliases
- Book Worm Boy, Bookend boy
- Search terms
- Hummel 14/A Bookworm Boy; Book Worm Boy Hummel bookend
- Confirm HUM 14/A for the boy side.
- Pair comps require the 14/B companion in similar condition.
TMK context
TMK-1 Crown mark 1935-1949
Early crown marks can bring a premium when the HUM number, glaze, and condition also check out.
TMK-2 Full bee 1950-1959
Full bee pieces are widely researched and can outperform later marks for the same mold.
TMK-3 Stylized bee 1957-1964
A transitional early mark with stronger demand than most 1970s and later examples.
TMK-4 Three-line mark 1964-1972
Usually a modest adjustment unless paired with a scarce mold or large size.
Condition examples
Mint, no visible wear
$191 - $638
No chips, crazing, repairs, stains, or paint loss visible under bright light.
Good estate-sale condition
$137 - $455
Minor crazing, dust, or small finish rubs, but no obvious damage.
Damaged or missing pieces
$53 - $178
Broken flowers, missing accessories, cracks, or heavy chips move the piece toward parts value.
Examples use the first listed TMK era for this model as a worksheet starting point. Re-run the homepage checker when the underside mark, box status, or selling urgency differs.
Seller notes
- Photograph the HUM number, trademark mark, any paper label, and all damage before pricing.
- Search sold comps with the exact HUM number plus the common title, then adjust for TMK and condition.
- If selling as a pair, show both HUM numbers and both TMK marks.
Warnings
- Check book corners, elbows, and base stability.
- Matched Bookworm pairs need both bases photographed.
- Do not treat this seed range as an appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.
- Verify size variants because downsized, larger, and paired versions can price very differently.
- Single bookends should not be priced from complete-pair comps.