W L Bentley Rare Books does not perform appraisals for insurance or other purposes at this time. We are unable to advise on the value of rare books except in response to a genuine offer to sell. We are happy to consider offers of collections or individual titles in our specialty areas:
- Special Editions of Greek and Latin Classics in the Original Language
- Works of Walt Whitman and his Circle
- Early (Pre-1800) Printing
- Fine Press Books and Limited Editions from All Periods
If you have books in these areas that you would like sell, please send us a description of your offer as described on our Book Offers Page.
For other titles, we recommend you consult with a local dealer. A listing of general and specialist rare book dealers is provided at the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America web site. General book dealers are usually listed in your local Yellow Pages.
We also highly recommend the on-line document "Your Old Books", published by the Rare Book and Manuscript Librarians Association, which answers many of the questions people have about old books in their libraries.