Archive for April, 2008

Does anybody know anything about academic “manuscripts and rare books” courses?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Rare Books
joseph_abedi asked:


(Specially about Islamic, Arabic or Persian materials)

Kenneth

ANTIQUES: How does one go about selling good-quality antiques?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Antiques
Libby Loves to Write asked:


What are the steps I need to take? I am moving from Asia to Utah ~ and have a container filled with gorgeous pieces. Do I need to apply for a license of some sort?

Thank you for your help.

Kevin

how can i learn about collecting rare books?

Monday, April 28th, 2008
Rare Books
Viceroy of Jello asked:


id like to collect some and then eventually resell a few for profit

Rachael

How To Buy and Sell Antiques For Profit - Any Full Resource Guide?

Friday, April 25th, 2008
Antiques
Lia A asked:


I’m researching information on buying and selling antiques for profit (how it’s done, what qualifies as antique, the legal aspects, etc.) and am looking for an all-in-one guide or website that covers it in greater detail. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks.

Kaitlyn

Are there any free websites that give information on various antiques that I’m selling?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Antiques
ouroboros was a charmer asked:


I have several mirrors and other antique items that I’d like to sell, but are there any links for antique related information? I don’t even know where to begin?

Bartolome

What is a good place to sell rare books (Pre 1930) exculding ebay, amazon or yahoo?

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Rare Books
Matt C asked:


would like to have a place to sell rare collectible books online but I don’t know of a good place, ebay amazon and yahoo dont seem to cut it. I dont know if there is a good place, but I figured it could not hurt to ask thanks

Sylvia

How can I see rare books in distant libraries?

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Rare Books
MrTokyo asked:


I’m doing research on an obscure topic (involving English language diaries and travelogues written about a particular area in Japan). I’ve found several possible leads on materials I want to investigate via the internet library catalogue system (worldcat), but the few (old and rare) resources I need are all located in distant locations (university libraries, mostly). Is there ANY way I can get access to those materials without actually travelling to the libraries in person?!? Isn’t there SOME way to see these old books without spending thousands of dollars — especially when I can’t be certain they will really help my research?

ANY ideas are welcomed! THANKS.

(p.s.–internet availability of all books, I’m waiting for you!!)

Cortney

I want to find and price my antiques?

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Antiques
slyr4lf asked:


I have 2 antique chairs queen ann 1700’s and lots of other things,and i want to find some photos that look like them and get an idea how much there selling for and for free!

Addison

How can I find out the value of old, rare books?

Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Rare Books
Mary Anne asked:


And, what characteristics make an old book valuable?

Kelvin

Where can I find an EXTREMELY rare book?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Rare Books
igot2muchattitude asked:


The author lives in Utah, his last name is Pocarro or Paccarro, and i think the name of the book might be The Potesta Family, does anyone know where I could look for this book?

Christina