The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library invite you to a talk by Rare Book Specialist Ken Gloss, the proprietor of Brattle Book Shop.

Kenneth Gloss, an internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser who runs the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will give a presentation as he talks about the "improbable finds" of his decades-long career and discusses the value of old and rare books. 

Ken, who is frequently seen on national TV, will talk in part about the history of his historic Brattle Book Shop which goes back to circa 1825. He is a second-generation owner. Ken will discuss growing up in the book business, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has many fascinating anecdotes to share about private and institutional collecting as well as guidelines for building and maintaining a significant collection. 

Following the talk, Ken will answer questions and will appraise books brought by attendee (limit of 2 books per person).