The Value of Old and Rare Books with Ken Gloss
Monday, January 23, 2023 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Submit your book ahead of time for a free verbal appraisal.
January 23, 2023
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Monday, January 23, 2023
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Ken Gloss, rare book specialist and appraiser, will talk about the history of his historic bookshop and discuss the value of old and rare books.
Ken will discuss growing up in the book business, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has many fascinating anecdotes to share about private and institutional collecting as well as guidelines for building and maintaining a significant collection. He will take questions at the end of the talk.
Free Appraisals
Following the talk and question-and-answer session, Ken will give free verbal appraisals of books.
To receive a free verbal appraisal, you must register and submit your book ahead of time.
After registering, please submit your book appraisal questions to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.
About the Presenter
Kenneth Gloss is the proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, which dates back to circa 1825. He is a second-generation owner.
Ken is frequently seen on Antiques Roadshow as a rare book specialist and appraiser.
Sponsored by a partnership between Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Wethersfield Library, Lucy Robbins Welles Library and Cora Belden Library.
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