Valuation of publications and manuscripts
Value of rare books, first editions, manuscripts, and historical documents using bibliographic and collectible market criteria.
Scope
What this service includes
- Bibliographic identification: edition, print run, publisher, and year
- Condition, binding, and completeness assessment
- Research of specialized markets and auction houses
- Documented report for collections, estates, or insurance
Real cases
When do you need it?
Bibliographic inheritance
You inherited an antique library and need per-item or global value for distribution or sale.
Collection to insure
Your collection of rare editions or manuscripts requires current values for comprehensive coverage.
Sale to collectors
You're going to place valuable items on the market and want a well-founded price before offering them.
Frequent questions
Frequently asked questions
Is every old book worth a lot?
No. Age alone does not create value: what matters is edition rarity, condition, provenance, and collector demand. We evaluate each item.
Do you value unpublished manuscripts?
Yes, considering authorship, period, text integrity, and historical significance. The report states the basis for each factor.
Can you value an entire library?
Yes. We work by lots with detailed inventory and added value of the collection where applicable.
Got valuable books or manuscripts?
Discover the true value of your library with an expert report.