Membership in the Association is restricted to booksellers who have a minimum of three years' experience and can provide four recommendations from members in good standing who can vouch for the applicant's expertise and integrity.
Election is at the discretion of the executive.
They are also available to provide guidance to individuals and institutions building collections within the firm's specialty subjects. Our member firms also continually require replenishment of their stocks so they are always eager to purchase individual items and collections of merit as well as general libraries. It should be noted that evaluating books and manuscripts is a professional service for which a fee is charged. The amount of the fee will depend on the quantity and value of the items appraised and the time and specialized knowledge required. The bookseller may waive the fee for material he or she subsequently purchases, or for items of little or no value.