Librarian
Disclaimer
The following sites are designed to sell you something, but they also serve as an excellent way to identify what you've got and to see what prices are being asked for it.
TIP: Remember that retail prices are much higher than the wholesale value; a common estimate is 50 to 100 % for old books.
Antiques & Collectibles
- Kovels' antiques & collectibles price listCall Number: 745.1 KOV
- Library CatalogSearch our Catalog by Subject for:
Antiques and Collectibles - Kovel'sThere is both a free and a paid section; registration is required to use the free price lists.
See also the annual book: - Replacements, Ltd.A huge database of china, crystal and flatware patterns. Useful for an identification.
Old Books
The following websites carry out-of-print books and may help you determine the value of your own old book:
Professional Appraisals
- Appraisers Association -- Books & ManuscriptsEnter your zipcode to search for a certified appraiser near your location. The Appraisers Association of America, established in 1949, is the premier national association of personal property appraisers who focus on fine and decorative arts. Fees.
Book and Bible Repair
- Mumford RestorationBook and Bible restoration services as well as book repair. Located in Raleigh, NC.
- The Soleil BookbinderyThe Soleil Bookbindery specializes in book repair, binding, and restoration services. Chapel Hill, NC.
- ECS ConservationECS can perform environmental, storage, and collections surveys to address preservation needs for libraries, museums, historical societies, and private clients. Greensboro, NC
- Marianne Kelsey, Book & Paper ConservatorServing the southeastern U.S. Contact for estimates