Questions about your books, manuscripts, and art - The Rosenbach staff welcomes your questions about your books, manuscripts, and works of art. Scroll down to submit a reference question. Before contacting us, however, you may find it helpful to look at some of these links:

Answers to basic questions about old and rare books - Your Old Books (Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the American Library Association)

Appraising, authenticating, and selling materials - Please note that the Rosenbach cannot appraise or authenticate items. The following sites will help you find qualified dealers and appraisers who can do this for you. The sites allow you to search for dealers and appraisers by geographic location or by the type of material they specialize in. They also include a description of the criteria for membership in the organization and the standards of ethical conduct required of members.

Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America

 

Professional Autograph Dealers Association

 

Search for Appraisers - covers the three major American appraisal groups: American Society of Appraisers, the Appraisers Association of America, and the International Society of Appraisers

Caring for and conserving your collections - The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works operates a free conservation services referral system and offers some other useful documents such as Caring for Your Treasure and Guidelines for Selecting a Conservator

 

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