Day: September 2, 2012

"Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?" Find out September 20 in Gloucester

SAWYER FREE LIBRARY TO HOST LECTURE:
“Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?” Thursday September 20, 2012

    
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section will give a free and open talk entitled, "Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?”  The 7:00 p.m. talk, sponsored by the Sawyer Public Library, will be held at the library located at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester.

The Brattle Book Shop is one of America’s oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores. Kenneth Gloss succeeded his late father, George Gloss – a well-known figure both in Boston and national antiquarian circles. 2012 is the 63rd year of Gloss family ownership. He had worked in the store since childhood and chose to go into the book business rather than pursue a doctorate in chemistry. He became the sole proprietor upon his father’s death several years ago. "I found that books were in my blood and that I would never be really happy if I abandoned the business."

Gloss will bring to the lecture several examples of notable books, magazines and ephemera from the store’s private collection, such as a 1912 World Series scorecard and examples of old LIFE Magazines. He also will show a sales brochure for the Titanic. "New England homes are treasure-troves for old and rare books that have increased in value over the years," says Gloss. Following the talk and question-and-answer session he shall give free verbal appraisals of all books that attendees have brought with them or will do so anytime at his 9 West Street emporium in downtown Boston.

Among the many organizations in which Kenneth Gloss is a member is the Antiquarian Booksellers Association, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), the New England Antiquarian Booksellers of America (NEBA), the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MARIAB), the Committee for the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, the Boston Society. He also is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society as well as serving  on the Board of Overseers of the USS Constitution Museum.

The Brattle Book Shop is proud to have been a contributor to the WGBH Annual Auction each year that the station has held this fund drive. He has been on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow numerous times over the years and has been a popular guest on WBZ Radio as well as other radio, TV and cable stations numerous times. His bylined articles continue to appear in various antique journals and in print and online consumer publications. The Brattle Book Shop is also the recipient of several “Best of Boston” awards in the categories of Best Book Shop or Best Antiquarian Book Shop.

For further information about book-collecting, appraisals and future free and open talks, please call the Brattle Book Shop at 1-800-447-9595 or visit their website, www.brattlebookshop.com.

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FREE PAINTING RESTORATION ASSESSMENT AT NSAA

North Shore Arts Association proudly presents the Fourth Annual Painting Restoration Assessment with NSAA artist member Roy Blankenship.  On Saturday, September 15 from 1 – 3 p.m., the public is invited to bring up to three paintings in need of restoration to the Gallery for evaluation. 

Roy Blankenship has worked extensively with the New England Historic Genealogical Society to restore many of the works of fine art the Society has collected in its 150 year history.  In addition to his experience in art restoration, both he and his wife Lois Showalter are professional artists.
For more information about Roy’s restoration work, please visit www.royblankenship.com     
North Shore Arts Association has a thriving artist membership of over 300 contemporary artists recognized regionally and nationally. They come not only from Cape Ann, but throughout North America.

NSAA’s historic old building, located at 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester, provides the opportunity to view one of the largest collections of paintings and sculpture on Cape Ann. 
North Shore Arts Association is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to  5 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 5.p.m. In addition to exhibitions, NSAA offers demonstrations, adult, teen and children’s workshops, lectures, concerts, a live art auction and more. Please call 978-283-1857 or visit http://www.nsarts.org for more information.