Established in 2006 and combining fifteen years of bookselling experience, rosedale rare books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in dallas, texas. Modern first editions, finepress books, fine bindings, and books by or about texas writers. On saturday, november 8 th, the twelfth annual houston book fair at the printing museum will delight visitors with a wide range of items from moderately priced used books to rare and collectible volumes. Find out everything you want to know about the expert appraisers that appear on antiques roadshow, including their professional bios, specialty areas and contact information. Rosedale rare books specializing in antiquarian, first. Free book appraisals can help the book collector get an idea of how much a particular book is worth. The texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows. To further narrow your search criteria, you can select one or more service types from the choices below. Books and manuscripts appraisers association of america. Book appraisals rare book and special collections reading. Anthony was a promising rare bookman with a wicked sense of humor.
Michael laird rare books llc abebooks lockhart, tx, u. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Your old books a guide for questions about rare books and book values. If you need an accurate appraisal for insurance or other important purposes then you should go to a certified appraiser for the most accurate appraisal. Out of the five, and all bookstores in san antonio, as well as in texas, i must declare the antiquarian book mart to be my absolute favorite. Next do a search on several sites that specialize in locating antique, collectible, and hard to find books such as amazon, abebooks, and vintage books. Antiquarian book mart in san antonio, tx 78209 citysearch. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Antiquarian booksellers association of america lists booksellers and appraisers near you. Art appraisal and antique appraisal professionals for all of your antique and art needs. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Appraisers and booksellers utsa libraries special collections.
Because of this the actual value of the book may differ. We are proud to have very diverse shows that include exhibitors in most genres, and participation from international members. Since it isnt difficult to do your own research it may be in your best interests to find the value of your book yourself. Free book appraisals can be helpful if you just want a general idea of what your book is worth.
Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. Appraisers association of america books and manuscripts. Appraisals long have been a staple for antiquarian booksellers. Alcuin books specializes in scholarly, rare and antiquarian books in all aspects of the humanities and the history of science with special emphasis in fine, rare and special printings of limited editions in an array of subject interests. Appraisers with credentials have taken hundreds of hours of training in appraisal theory, property identification and market research and they have been tested. Houston book fair the twelfth annual houston book fair will take place on saturday, november 8, 2014 from 10am5pm.
Your old books is a pamphlet written by peter van wingen, former rosenwald curator. The book fair at the printing museum houston, texas. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Rosedale rare books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in dallas, texas.
Free book appraisals lovetoknow antique collectibles. After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light. The proprietor of mac donnell rare books has over 45 years experience as a former rare book librarian, a widely published bibliographer and scholar, and as a rare bookseller since the 1970s. Both are certified by the certified appraisers guild of america caga, where each member is required to complete, includes the uniform standards of personal property appraisal. Appraisal information guides at austin public library. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Unscreened property appraisers in austin, texas absolute residential appraisals 604 candleberry circle pflugerville, tx 78660 allegiance appraisal, llc 4805 gypsy cove austin, tx 78727. However, we realize that this is a topic of great interest to many people and can suggest two places to begin. These appraisals are often based on what similar books have sold for on auction sites like ebay. Michael laird earned his masters degree in library and information science from the university of texas at austin 1989 and has more twenty years experience in the. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. While there are other secondhand shops here, we alone offer an inventory of collectible books that span seven centuries.
Michael laird is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america, ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers, and the appraisers association of america certified in the appraisal of rare books. This fee does not include other travel related expenses such as airfare or lodging, if applicable. International league of ant iquarian booksellers booksellers and appraisers outside of the united states. Rosedale rare books specializing in antiquarian, first edition. They are required to maintain their credentials by membership in professional appraisal organizations and continuing education. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. It is located next door to half priced books and shares a parking lot with them. The texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows throughout the state to cultivate interest in literature, in book collecting, and in the written word. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. We also provide qualified tax and insurance appraisals and library consulting services. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed matter, our staff can assist you with.
Find homeadvisor prescreened property appraisers in texas. Free online leaflets for the care and storage of rare books and documents. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. I have been a full time antiquarian booksellerappraiser for 50 years. Jul 01, 2015 210 8284885 3127 broadway st san antonio, tx 78209. Oscar graham, longtime manager at detering, is a genial and knowledgeable guide to the world of rare books. What is involved in a book appraisal in a book appraisal, a value is placed on each book or group of books, depending upon an estimate of their worth based on current market conditions and other factors. American literature, humanities, military history, civil war, texas. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. It is a list of questions to ask yourself, putting you on a path to discovering a. A local book dealer may have an interest in your book. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. You have to wonder why the appraiser is giving away his expertise. Specialties include first editions, autographs and ephemera of all sorts, comic books and vintage magazines. After all, appraising books is a natural extension of the booksellers core activity of pricing inventory. Book shows and events the texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows throughout the state to cultivate interest in literature, in book collecting, and in the written word. On the internet the person appraising the item cant see important details like condition of the pages or cover.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers abaa. February 09, 2018, 51st california international antiquarian book fair. Steve has been an avid book collector for years with more than 5,000 books in his personal collection and an extensive knowledge of antiquarian book collections. Oct 17, 2007 detering book gallery, the big used book emporium on bissonnet that closed in 2004. We welcome book dealers, ephemera dealers, publishers, authors, postcard.
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