Fine & Decorative Atlanta Antique & Vintage
Decide if an appraisal report is needed for your donated archival collection for a tax deduction in the U.S. The end of the article also includes a few tips when seeking a donation appraisal.
A prolific writer about books-on-books, John Carter is best remembered as the author of ABC for Book Collectors. So who is the man behind this collecting classic?
The following guide offers a few factors to consider when evaluating a book for its financial value. These explanations will hopefully give you starting points for your own investigation.
Since the 1950s, it’s rare to find an American who doesn’t have a childhood memory of Goodnight Moon. Learn the curious influences on the creation of Goodnight Moon.
If a scarce book of fine quality is hard to find, a rare book is even more elusive. So, where does that leave future collectors keen to acquire works with long-term value?
A contextual artifact is defined as an object that contains words, sometimes images, and is a primary source of information. It is an original content source whose physical format is an expression of cultural significance.
Collecting books, manuscripts, and ephemera has been a centuries-old passion. Printed text has and continues to be sought after for historical importance, visual appeal, information content, ownership history, prestige, and financial investment.