Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. 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. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Your old books is a pamphlet written by peter van wingen, former rosenwald curator. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. I have been a full time antiquarian booksellerappraiser for 50 years. 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. Specialties include first editions, autographs and ephemera of all sorts, comic books and vintage magazines. 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.
The texas booksellers association sponsors a number of book shows. International league of ant iquarian booksellers booksellers and appraisers outside of the united states. Anthony was a promising rare bookman with a wicked sense of humor. Michael laird rare books llc abebooks lockhart, tx, u. Free book appraisals lovetoknow antique collectibles. February 09, 2018, 51st california international antiquarian book fair. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. Rosedale rare books specializing in antiquarian, first edition. Rosedale rare books specializing in antiquarian, first.
We are proud to have very diverse shows that include exhibitors in most genres, and participation from international members. While there are other secondhand shops here, we alone offer an inventory of collectible books that span seven centuries. 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. Established in 2006 and combining fifteen years of bookselling experience, rosedale rare books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in dallas, texas. Specializing in outofprint and first edition classics. 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. Rosedale rare books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in dallas, texas. They are required to maintain their credentials by membership in professional appraisal organizations and continuing education. However, we realize that this is a topic of great interest to many people and can suggest two places to begin.
Antiquarian book mart in san antonio, tx 78209 citysearch. 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. Free book appraisals can help the book collector get an idea of how much a particular book is worth. Because of this the actual value of the book may differ. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. After all, appraising books is a natural extension of the booksellers core activity of pricing inventory. Appraisers with credentials have taken hundreds of hours of training in appraisal theory, property identification and market research and they have been tested. Jul 01, 2015 210 8284885 3127 broadway st san antonio, tx 78209. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. Oct 17, 2007 detering book gallery, the big used book emporium on bissonnet that closed in 2004.
Modern first editions, finepress books, fine bindings, and books by or about texas writers. Appraisals long have been a staple for antiquarian booksellers. 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. Find homeadvisor prescreened property appraisers in texas. A local book dealer may have an interest in your book. You may choose to narrow your search geographically.
Appraisers association of america books and manuscripts. Experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers abaa. Houston book fair the twelfth annual houston book fair will take place on saturday, november 8, 2014 from 10am5pm. Books and manuscripts appraisers association of america. Appraisers and booksellers utsa libraries special collections. 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. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. It is a list of questions to ask yourself, putting you on a path to discovering a. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. 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.
The book fair at the printing museum houston, texas. You have to wonder why the appraiser is giving away his expertise. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. These appraisals are often based on what similar books have sold for on auction sites like ebay.
After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light. Since it isnt difficult to do your own research it may be in your best interests to find the value of your book yourself. Art appraisal and antique appraisal professionals for all of your antique and art needs. Antiquarian booksellers association of america lists booksellers and appraisers near you. We also provide qualified tax and insurance appraisals and library consulting services. American literature, humanities, military history, civil war, texas. 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. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. We welcome book dealers, ephemera dealers, publishers, authors, postcard. 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. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. 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. 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.
Unscreened property appraisers in austin, texas absolute residential appraisals 604 candleberry circle pflugerville, tx 78660 allegiance appraisal, llc 4805 gypsy cove austin, tx 78727. Your old books a guide for questions about rare books and book values. 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. 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. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. 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. 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.
This fee does not include other travel related expenses such as airfare or lodging, if applicable. Free book appraisals can be helpful if you just want a general idea of what your book is worth. Oscar graham, longtime manager at detering, is a genial and knowledgeable guide to the world of rare books. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. Book appraisals rare book and special collections reading.
It is located next door to half priced books and shares a parking lot with them. To further narrow your search criteria, you can select one or more service types from the choices below. On the internet the person appraising the item cant see important details like condition of the pages or cover. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed matter, our staff can assist you with.
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