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Appraisers 20 this list is provided courtesy of the george mason university libraries. He one of the nations top appraisers of historic literary, artitistic and historical documents and artifacts. Allan stypeck and mike cuthbert, the book guys, made a special appearance friday evening. Considered perhaps the most knowledgeable appraiser in the united states as well as one of the countrys foremost auctioneers, allan. Free appraisals last saturday of every month next event. If you have your hands on what you believe to be a rare book, these web sites can be a great resource for determining the approximate number of copies in circulation, as well as their selling prices.
Second story books now operates out of two locations in the dc metro area. Allan stypeck accredited senior member, asa second story books books, records and manuscripts. Public radios book guys, allan stypeck and mike cuthbert, will do a live taping of their book appraisal radio show from 24 p. Allan stypeck, second storys owner, is an accredited appraiser of personal property, fine art and antiquities.
He is the impresario behind second story books, one of the nations foremost appraisers of rare books and manuscripts, and a. However, we realize that this is a topic of great interest to many people and can suggest two places to begin. With his wispy, light brown hair and wirerimmed spectacles. Free book appraisal day at second story books in maryland. When you have a need for an accurate market value of a book, a free book appraisal is usually not in your best interest. The spring fundraiser of the omaha public library foundation was a phenomenal success, drawing hundreds of bibliophiles to the w. Thats an ethical standard, not a legal requirement, but its generally understood that you should never be paying someone to tell you how much they would pay you for a book.
Stypeck, a senior member of the american society of appraisers and noted antiquarian bookseller and appraiser, offered appraisals on bo. He appraises all printed material, including books, maps, manuscripts and stamps, as well as photography, phonograph records, fine art, antiquities, oriental art and objets dart. You may choose to narrow your search geographically. War of 1812 generated many myths audio 55min history news. We are located in the chicago suburbs but serve a wide audience throughout the midwest.
An abaa member since 1978, allan is also a senior member of the american society of appraisers. Rockville second story books 12160 parklawn drive, rockville, md 20852. Stypeck estimates at least 500,000 books are in the rockville warehouse on parklawn drive. The owner of the second story chain of three used bookstores in and around washington, dc, allan is know to millions of bibliophiles as one of the book guys, broadcasting on npr radio, but his journey through the world of books is probably worthy of a book itself. Stypeck, who has spent 40 years appraising books and other. Allan stypeck accredited senior member, asa second story books books, records and. There, book appraiser and history expert allan stypeck holds court as dozens of book lovers bring their treasures and listen to him describe their history and probable value. Inside, books on business, history, art, travel, and more are.
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