KIRKY Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 A friend rang me and asked if I know of an honest book dealer who would be interested in buying/having a large WW1 collection of books,they are based in Solihull. The Collecter passed away recently and his widow wants to dispose off the books but I need to know she will not be ripped off! Any suggestions please. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 Turner Donovan are honest and will tra bel to buy in my experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 just a thought, if he was a collector and there were a few interested forum members it may pay to post a list. ebay can give an idea of price. probably more than she could get going into trade. otherwise cold be a visit to a dealer at a militaria fair, but rather than call with a stack of books ,again a list might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, KIRKY said: A friend rang me and asked if I know of an honest book dealer who would be interested in buying/having a large WW1 collection of books,they are based in Solihull. The Collecter passed away recently and his widow wants to dispose off the books but I need to know she will not be ripped off! Any suggestions please. Tony Astley Book Farm. Large-ish outfit-somewhere between Coventry and Solihull-Delightful premises in a country barn complex. (I am a pretty much retired bookseller and have no commercial connection with the lady that runs the shop-My one visit there was pleasant- even the dog was a charmer) Tom Donovan is best for anything older of the level of his catalogues. Modern stuff is a drug on the market-especially towards the end of the centennial years when publishers are dumping stocks as well. Modern books, unless highly specialist from specialist publishers may not fetch much). Listing most modern "Waterstones" type books on Ebay would not repay the time and effort. Edited 31 July , 2018 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 31 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July , 2018 On 31/07/2018 at 16:48, chaz said: just a thought, if he was a collector and there were a few interested forum members it may pay to post a list. ebay can give an idea of price. probably more than she could get going into trade. otherwise cold be a visit to a dealer at a militaria fair, but rather than call with a stack of books ,again a list might help. Chaz, from what I was told there are 2 or rooms full making a list would take a long time! Tony Astley Book Farm. Large-ish outfit-somewhere between Coventry and Solihull-Delightful premises in a country barn complex. (I am a pretty much retired bookseller and have no commercial connection with the lady that runs the shop-My one visit there was pleasant- even the dog was a charmer) Tom Donovan is best for anything older of the level of his catalogues. Modern stuff is a drug on the market-especially towards the end of the centennial years when publishers are dumping stocks as well. Modern books, unless highly specialist from specialist publishers may not fetch much). Listing most modern "Waterstones" type books on Ebay would not repay the time and effort. Hi do the firm you mention understand WW1 books? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 27 minutes ago, KIRKY said: Chaz, from what I was told there are 2 or rooms full making a list would take a long time! Tony Hi do the firm you mention understand WW1 books? Tony They are generalists- but if you have modern books in quantity, then they are both local and fair. As I say, the normal run of Spellmount, Helion, etc will not fetch a great deal. You can try Hay Cinema/Francis Edwards who are close as well. They do understand older military books- the modern ones, you may find yourself with a lower price from them than Astley. Hay Cinema don't take prisoners. If you have older stuff of note, then Tom Donovan will trump Hay Cinema all day,every day. If you have fuller details of quantity, antiquarian v modern, then I could make further suggestions, probably by PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 31 July , 2018 Share Posted 31 July , 2018 Why not give them a ring or indeed visit: http://www.astleybookfarm.com TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 1 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 1 August , 2018 They are generalists- but if you have modern books in quantity, then they are both local and fair. As I say, the normal run of Spellmount, Helion, etc will not fetch a great deal. You can try Hay Cinema/Francis Edwards who are close as well. They do understand older military books- the modern ones, you may find yourself with a lower price from them than Astley. Hay Cinema don't take prisoners. If you have older stuff of note, then Tom Donovan will trump Hay Cinema all day,every day. If you have fuller details of quantity, antiquarian v modern, then I could make further suggestions, probably by PM. Thanks for your suggestions will pass them on. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIFFO Posted 1 August , 2018 Share Posted 1 August , 2018 as has previously mentioned an ideal candidate to post list on forum, were all honest people and list may have an always wanted book I cannot for the life of me see why more people do this I`ll get me coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkalotloudly Posted 3 August , 2018 Share Posted 3 August , 2018 This thread just reiterates other threads regarding your treasured collection after your departure from this mortal coil it is essential to leave some sort of plan for those left behind to avoid confusion etc regarding a subject they no nothing about ! and to allow them to realise the most from your collection this something i shall be doing over the next {hopefully few years} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 3 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 3 August , 2018 On 01/08/2018 at 17:00, BIFFO said: as has previously mentioned an ideal candidate to post list on forum, were all honest people and list may have an always wanted book I cannot for the life of me see why more people do this I`ll get me coat Hi widow has no idea what books he has and there is no list. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 3 August , 2018 Share Posted 3 August , 2018 Count them and phone to your choice. If you note the names of any of the publishers that are represented more often than others, then mention them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 3 August , 2018 Share Posted 3 August , 2018 I sometimes sell to Astley Book Farm (mentioned above). I'm afraid they have recently posted a message on their website saying they are not open to buying at the moment. They are not military specialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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