Getting a book valued.

byhookorbycrook

I have a very old book on Ireland. I am within striking distance of Mealys in Castlecomer. Ok, now the stupid qs:
1) Do you need to make an appt to get a valuation?
2) Do you pay a fee
3)Is Mealys the best place for this?

Judgement Day

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

I have a very old book on Ireland. I am within striking distance of Mealys in Castlecomer. Ok, now the stupid qs:
1) Do you need to make an appt to get a valuation?
2) Do you pay a fee
3)Is Mealys the best place for this?

Mealy's should be good and there won't be a charge especially if they think that you may use them to sell it for you. Probably best to give them a ring. You could also try checking your book on http://www.abebooks.com/

Mealys Fine Art Limited,
Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Tel: (056) 444 1229
Fax: (056) 444 1627
Email: info@mealys.com

Dr Strange

If you are in Galway or want more than one opinion I would recommend Des Kenny at Kenny's here:

http://www.bookshop.kennys.ie/

Kennys Bookshop & Art Galleries Ltd.
Liosbaun Retail Park,
Tuam Road,
Galway,
Ireland
Phone: +353 91 709350
Fax: +353 91 709351

They also have a bindery.

byhookorbycrook

Thanks lads, there is no author on it and the cover is a handmade leather one that my grandmother made in 1910 or so.Will let you know how it goes.

Degsy

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

Thanks lads, there is no author on it and the cover is a handmade leather one that my grandmother made in 1910 or so.Will let you know how it goes.

Whats the book called? What was the publishing date and where was it published?

byhookorbycrook

Degsy wrote: »

Whats the book called? What was the publishing date and where was it published?

none of the above ,as the cover is not the original, even though it's at least 70 years on the book!Mealys looked for €20, redundable if it is sent for sale (which it probably never will)Will let ye know how I get on, collecting it towards weekend.

Degsy

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

none of the above ,as the cover is not the original, even though it's at least 70 years on the book!Mealys looked for €20, redundable if it is sent for sale (which it probably never will)Will let ye know how I get on, collecting it towards weekend.

So you have abook with no publishing information whatsoever and a home-made cover? Unless its an illuminated manuscript i really dont know why you think it would be valuable.

byhookorbycrook

Degsy wrote: »

So you have abook with no publishing information whatsoever and a home-made cover? Unless its an illuminated manuscript i really dont know why you think it would be valuable.

Because it's over 100 yrs old and I want to learn more about it.

Update, checked with a few rellies and it dates from 1880.Still don't know author etc though.Thought Mealeys might be able to restore it ,but they don't do retoration ,but will give me the name of someone who can.

Degsy

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

Because it's over 100 yrs old and I want to learn more about it.

Update, checked with a few rellies and it dates from 1880.Still don't know author etc though.Thought Mealeys might be able to restore it ,but they don't do retoration ,but will give me the name of someone who can.

Whats the title of the book? Whats it about,even?

byhookorbycrook

History of Ireland, by A.M Sullivan.It's been valued at €250, but I wouldn't ever consider selling it..Thaks to those who helped.