Book and Document Appraisals

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71120801668433291852011-09-03T06:52:43.391-07:00Book and Document AppraisalsAppraisal services of books, documents, maps, business archives, estates, personal archives, ephemera, and historic photographs.Kathy Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14284579386430064766noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-55955946337616698322011-04-22T20:33:00.000-07:002011-05-04T06:54:57.793-07:00A Collection of Thoughts about Censorship

We have all seen the footage of the book burnings in early Nazi Germany and have heard the words from the German poet, Heinrich Heine: “Where books burn, people burn.” And we have heard about the communities that remove Harry Potter books because of their “magic” content and of how works by the devout Christian, J.R.R. Tolkein are likewise removed from libraries for having content about “magic,

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I offer appraisals of books and related materials. For a more in depth look please check here.var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));try {var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7687998-1");pageTracker._trackPageview();}

Joshua Eddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542134017646873659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-4376406404838986442010-12-06T19:12:00.000-08:002010-12-06T19:18:37.400-08:00An endorsement from George Venn

On numerous projects over 15 years, John Henley appraisals have always been professional, sophisticated, congenial, expeditious, and fair. I recommend his services without qualification.George Venn,Author and EditorProfessor of EnglishWriter in Residence (emeritus)Eastern Oregon University

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-8179608964460840102010-10-10T16:44:00.000-07:002010-10-10T16:49:21.139-07:00

What is the Declaration of Independence Worth? I used to get a call about a copy of the Declaration of Independence once a week. Current economic conditions in the United States have resulted in many more desperate calls to me to find out if, as they always say, “my copy” of the Declaration of Independence has any value. I now get such calls once, if not twice a day.Perhaps this blog will

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-36842263681893656462010-07-19T08:11:00.000-07:002010-07-19T08:26:41.882-07:00Bookstore

A great culinary history focusing on food as medicine, starting from Galen and into the Romantic Era. A terrific bibliography of early French cookbooks and other early culinary books as well.

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-7248041653542485032010-06-13T19:32:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:38:14.720-07:00For What It's Worth - Why Do You Want an Appraisal?

There seems to be some confusion as to what an appraisal is. I can’t, and won’t, be the last word on it, but I think I can make provide a little clarity.First of all, an appraisal is not the same as making a bid or purchasing books. A number of people over the many years I’ve been in the business have asked me for an appraisal, but what they really wanted was for me to make a bid. An appraisal is

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An Endorsement by Richard Etulain, 2009John Henley is an expert evaluator of manuscript collections. He just completed a first-rate evaluation of my papers before I deposited them at a university collection. You ought to use him to examine and evaluate your papers and benefit from his skilled work.

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-63736217642144298292010-05-25T20:24:00.000-07:002010-05-25T21:34:02.715-07:00Book for Sale

1639, Sir Francis Bacon. $750.00"Some books are to be tasted. Others to be swallowed and some few to be chewed and digested."

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-3087873727537971632009-09-11T06:53:00.000-07:002009-09-11T06:59:06.302-07:00What is a Book Worth II

I have tried to create formulas to determine the fair market value of used and rare books. Thus far my formula is simplistic, and does not entirely work. However, it works to the extent that it can give a prospective bookseller an idea of whether or not a book might be worth doing some work on - that is, research into values.P = C x (# + S)Price = Condition times the numbers of collectors - in

John Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550725890844098803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-77207313634681060292009-09-09T07:41:00.000-07:002009-09-09T08:03:40.526-07:00What is Book Worth?

One of my mentors, the late Walter Powell, of Powell's Books, used to tell me that a book is worth what you get for it. The price one pays for something does establish a factual value. So, it's not unreasonable to use auction records for the sales of books and all personal property. But auction prices realized can be influenced by forces not at work in the retail environment. The people

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Services I offer:Free estimates as to whether or not the collection, or item, has monetary value warranting an appraisal. In some cases, an appraisal may or may not be mandatory, regardless of the monetary value. Consultation, for a fee, on the monetary value of items I appraise. Appraisals, for a fee, which contain a letter of appraisal, with letter of certification, which may or may not,

Kathy Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14284579386430064766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-45192622979603377682009-03-24T13:50:00.000-07:002010-05-25T21:30:29.517-07:00What to Expect In My Appraisal Report

My appraisal reports are usually written as a summary letter. The following headings will be found in most of my appraisal reports. The headings address the basic questions to be answered, and problems to be solved, in order to generate the opinion of value. I strive for excellence and best practice. I want my appraisal reports to be clear, understandable, and hopefully interesting. Sometimes

Kathy Henleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14284579386430064766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-57618267471101226432009-02-27T15:43:00.000-08:002009-03-24T13:04:59.464-07:00Photos from McLoughlin Letters

Joshua Eddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542134017646873659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-70764194774390665002009-02-24T12:43:00.000-08:002009-03-24T13:45:46.045-07:00History of Books

Around 3000 B.C. or B.C.E. - Proto-Saharans have a phonetic alphabet. An inscription found in the Western Sahara has a variant of the Manding language (Nubian). Archaeological findings suggest that the inscriptions and probably the languages of the Dravidians (proto-Indian), Elamites, Sumerians and Manding appear are related languages.Around 3000 - Egyptians learn how to make paper out of papyrus

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What I appraise: Books, rare DocumentsMaps, antique and historicBusiness archives, such as technical papers, drawings, researchPersonal archives, such as letters, diaries, scrapbooksEphemera, such as pamphlets, broadsides, chapbooks, handwritten itemsHistoric photographs

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"I have observed John Henley in a number of demanding varied situations where the skills under discussion were of principal importance. He was the best in every respect.Yes, I would recommend him unreservedly!"Thomas VaughanOregon Historian Laureate - for life. Other personal and professional references I will furnish contact information for, upon request are:Brian Booth, attorney, Tonkin, Torp,

Joshua Eddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06542134017646873659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112080166843329185.post-26503585683492897422009-02-24T12:22:00.001-08:002009-03-27T12:50:38.946-07:00Qualifications

I have been in the used/antiquarian book business since 1977, and have done numerous appraisals. I have attended the Columbia University school for librarians who curate rare book collections. I also attended the AB Bookmans Rare Book School at Denver State College. I have taken courses in appraisal procedure and USPAP - (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) from the Appraisal

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