This three hour course will go “beyond the basics” of the world of book collecting. If you have taken the Introduction to Modern Book Collecting or you are already a more advanced collector, this course will cover additional advanced topics concerning collecting. These will include the use of bibliographies and other research tools to investigate your books; cataloging your collection and maintaining a want list; advanced tips and techniques for finding books for your collection, including dealers, online sources and auctions; what makes a collection valuable, monetarily or otherwise; book repair and restoration; book appraisals; fakes fraud and forgeries; and some thoughts on the possible disposition of your collection, including sale, auction and donation.

Instructors: Bill Allison and Kurt Zimmerman

Cost:  $45

Dates: Saturday, October 29; 1:00pm until 4:00pm

Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off the price of tuition. Advanced registration is required. Please call (713) 522-4652 to register.

Cancellations and refund requests must be made a minimum of three days (72 hours) prior to the first class date, by calling (713) 522-4652. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.