Appraisers for Materials Donations

Appraisers – 2013

This list is provided courtesy of the George Mason University Libraries; inclusion on this list does not constitute endorsement by the George Mason University Libraries or George Mason University.  These are appraisers who have done work in the past for our donors. We are not responsible for the quality of their work.

“If you need to find an appraiser in your area, the web sites of the Antiquarian Booksellers’s Association of America (ABAA), the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and of the International Society of Appraisers each offer searchable directories by subject and dealer/appraiser location. Many booksellers also offer appraisal services, and may be competent in their areas of expertise even if they are not certified by ASA, ISA, or another agency. Request and check references and consult with a tax attorney until you are satisfied that you have found a qualified appraiser for your collection.”

(From the brochure “Your Old Books” published by the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries; available online at: http://www.rbms.info/yob.shtml.)

 

Allen & Patricia Ahearn

Quill & Brush Book Sellers, ABAA, ILAB

Dickerson, MD 20842

Phone: 301-874-3200

allen@qbbooks.com

www.qbbooks.com/appraisals.php

Specialties:  Literature

 

Teresa Johanson

Johanson Rare Books, ABAA, ILAB

34 West 25th Street

Baltimore, MD 21218

Phone: 410-243-0700

Email: info@johansonrarebooks.com

www.johansonrarebooks.com

Specialties: English and American Literature, Rare Books Early Printed Books, Travel and Exploration, and Illustrated Books

 

Michael J. Osborne Books, LLC

11010 Wood Elves Way

Columbia, MD 21044

Phone: 410-992-1451

michaeljosbornebooks@verizon.net

www.antiqbook.com/bookdealer.phtml?o=michaeljosbornebooks

Specialties: City Planning, Architecture, Civil War, and Business Archives

 

Allan Stypeck

Accredited Senior Member, ASA

Second Story Books

Books, Records and Manuscripts

12160 Parklawn Drive

Rockville, MD 20852

Email: bookguy@secondstorybooks.com

Phone: 301-770-0477

Fax: 301-770-9544

www.secondstorybooks.com

Books, Manuscripts, Archival Papers, Graphics and Memorabilia

 

John Thomson

Bartleby’s Books, ABAA, ILAB

bart@bartlebysbooks.com

1132 29th Street NW

Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 202-298-0486

Fax: 202-298-5554

 

Willis Van Devanter

P.O. Box 277

17213 Brown Road

Poolesville, MD 20837

willisvd@aol.com

Phone: Tele: 301-972-7298

Cell; 301-704-7863

Fax: 301-972-7716

Books, Manuscripts, and Personal Papers

 

John A. Wood

Appraisers

347 Main Street

South Windsor, Connecticut 06074

Phone: 860-289-3927

woodsappr@aol.com

www.johnawoodsappraisers.com

 

Caroline C. Willis, ASA

4235 Fordham Road, NW

Washington, DC 20016-1907

202-966-2928

ccwbookval@aol.com

Books and Manuscripts