How Do You Become An Antique Book Appraiser?
To become an antique book appraiser, you’ll need a thorough knowledge not only of literature and literary history, but also of the fine technical points of bookmaking. An antique book appraiser’s job is to evaluate the condition and rarity of book volumes, most commonly on behalf of private collectors, museums, archives and art galleries. Study literature at the college or graduate level, and read books. Being familiar with as many writers as possible, from as many different eras and countries as possible, will make you a better antique book appraiser. Learn the basics of how to evaluate an antique book’s condition. Purchase a guide book on the subject, study its contents and supplement your learning by finding a book merchant with some expertise in the area who’s willing to teach you more, preferably using hands-on examples. Gain a familiarity with the different book-binding and printing techniques used throughout the history of publishing. You should also learn about the types of pap
