Lecture by Ken Gloss, owner of Boston’s Brattle Book Shop
The Bernardston Historical Society’s Program Committee will present a “Special Fall Program” featuring Boston’s world famous Brattle Book Shop’s proprietor and Antique Road Show appraiser Ken Gloss. Ken will discuss the value of old and rare books. Ken, who is also a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop (www. brattlebookshop.com), which goes back to around 1825. He is a second-generation owner. Ken will talk about and show some of his favorite finds and describe some of the joys of the “hunt,” as well as explain what makes a book go up in value. He has many fascinating anecdotes to share as well as guidelines for what to look for when starting a collection. There is also a Q&A session before the conclusion of his talk. Following the talk and question and answer session, he will give free verbal appraisals of all books that attendees have brought with them. Please limit the number of books you bring to three.
The Brattle Book Shop is one of America’s oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores.2017 is the 68thyear of Gloss family ownership. Kenneth Gloss succeeded his late father, George Gloss, a well-known figure both in Boston and national antiquarian circles. 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 in 1985. “I found that books were in my blood and that I would never be really happy if I abandoned the business.”
Among the many organizations in which Kenneth Gloss is a member is the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the New England Antiquarian Booksellers of America, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers Association, the Committee for the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair and 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. Ken has appeared as a guest appraiser 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. In addition, it has been included in a list as one of North America’s best bookstores.
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 7, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Tuesday, November 7, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location
Bernardston Senior Center, Powers Institute, 20 Church St., Bernardston
Fees/Admission
This program is open to the public and admission is FREE.
Contact Information
413-648-9663 or 413-648-5326
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