Business Details
Rare Books & Expert Appraisals in Boston, MA
Bromer Booksellers brings decades of combined experience from our time at Bromer Booksellers to offer rare books and specialized services. We are dedicated to preserving the beauty and significance of books as physical objects while expanding into new areas of expertise. Our services include professional appraisals, collection development, and cataloging consultations tailored to collectors and institutions. Located in Boston's historic Copley Square, we curate a diverse selection of rare materials ranging from fine press editions to miniature books and social justice-themed works. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to ethical practices and client education.We host curated catalogues and events that explore themes like the intersection of book arts and social justice. With a focus on transparency and personalized service, we provide access to unique literary treasures through our online platform and physical location. Our expertise spans centuries of book history, from 19th-century bindings to contemporary artist books. We maintain affiliations with leading institutions in the rare book community while developing innovative approaches to collection building. Our mission is to make rare books accessible to both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts through expert guidance and educational resources.
Services
Rare Book Sales
Appraisals
Collection Development
Cataloging Consultations
Art Book Curation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in rare book curation
- We provide professional appraisals and collection development services
- Our expertise spans book arts from multiple historical periods
- We maintain affiliations with leading rare book institutions
- We offer personalized service with ethical business practices
Services
Rare Book Sales
We offer an extensive selection of rare books spanning multiple centuries and genres. Our inventory includes fine press editions, miniature books, children's materials, and social justice-themed works. Each item is carefully curated for collectors and institutions seeking unique literary treasures.
Appraisals
Our experts provide professional appraisal services for rare books and book art collections. We offer accurate market valuations for insurance, estate planning, or collection development purposes. Our appraisers maintain up-to-date knowledge of current market trends.
Collection Development
We assist collectors and institutions in developing focused book collections. Our consultants help identify key works to enhance existing collections or establish new areas of specialization. We provide acquisition guidance based on collection goals.
Cataloging Consultations
Our specialists offer cataloging services for rare book collections. We help organize materials using professional library standards while maintaining collection integrity. Our consultations cover proper storage and preservation techniques.
Art Book Curation
We curate a selection of book arts including bindings, illustrations, and artist books. Our inventory features works from notable artists like Edward Gorey and Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. We help clients find book art that matches their collecting interests.
People
Philip C. Salmon
Director
Philip began his rare book career in 1994 after developing a collecting interest in Robert Frost. He brings decades of experience in rare book curation and appraisal services.
Shannon K. Struble
Director
Shannon joined the rare book trade in 2007 after moving to Boston. She specializes in collection development and has extensive experience working with both private collectors and institutional clients.
Questions
What types of rare books do you specialize in?
We specialize in books from the 19th to 21st centuries including fine press editions, miniature books, children's materials, bindings, illustrations, and social justice-themed works.
Do you provide appraisal services for rare books?
Yes, we offer professional appraisal services for individual items and entire collections with market valuations for insurance or estate planning purposes.
How can I purchase rare books from your collection?
You can browse our inventory online, contact us directly, or visit our Boston location at 607 Boylston Street in Copley Square during business hours.
What are your business hours?
We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Our Boston location is closed on weekends and major holidays.
Do you offer collection development services?
Yes, our directors provide expert guidance for building and maintaining specialized book collections tailored to individual collector interests or institutional needs.
