Will also appraise items on Sept. 25
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of Boston's Brattle Book Shop will give a free talk, "Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?" on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Storrs Library in Longmeadow Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the long-established Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing, will give a free talk, “Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?,” on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Storrs Library, 693 Longmeadow Street (Route 5) in Longmeadow.
“New England homes are treasure-troves for old and rare books that have increased in value over the years,” said Gloss, who has been on PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” as a guest appraiser and will appraise related item brought to the event, in a release.
His presentation will several examples of notable books, magazines and ephemera from his store’s private collection, such as a 1912 World Series scorecard and examples of iconic LIFE Magazines.
Gloss also has a sales brochure for the Titanic’s first and fatal voyage.
Following the lecture and a question-and-answer session, Gloss will give free verbal appraisals of volumes or documents brought by participants.
The Brattle Book Shop, located at 9 West Street in Boston, is said to be one of the oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores in the country. Kenneth Gloss succeeded his late father, George Gloss, as owner of the business several years ago.
“I found that books were in my blood and that I would never be really happy if I abandoned the business,” said Gloss, whose “road not taken” reportedly including getting a doctorate in chemistry.
Gloss is a member and past president of the New England Antiquarian Booksellers Association, a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the Bostonian Society and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers. He serves as a member of the advisory board of the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown, and was a member of the advisory committee of the Boston Public Library.
He is a recipient of The Historic Neighborhoods Foundation award for making a definitive contribution to the design and social heritage of Boston, and has been honored by the Brookline Preservation Commission for his donation of the original plans of the famous Larz Anderson estate. The Brattle Book Shop has also been a contributor to the WGBH annual auction since its inception. Gloss has been a guest on WBZ Radio as well as other radio, TV and cable stations in New England and nationally.
Registration is requested for the event at http://longmeadowlibrary.wordpress.com/ or by calling the reference desk at (413) 565-4181.
For more information on the Brattle Book Shop, visit www.brattlebookshop.com