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im Presgraves has been buying and selling books for over forty years, most actively since 1965. For a long time, sales were by private quotation, but in the early 70s catalogues were begun and now about 500 catalogues exist to identify his book judgment. Customers include national libraries in both hemispheres as well as most U.S. State libraries and esteemed national collections such as the Smithsonian Institution and the Winterthur Museum. Presgraves, together with his staff with nearly 40 years experience, and a 3000-title reference collection assist those who wish to purchase or to sell books. Special customer services include:

Collection Building
Appraisal
Sale of Books
Letters and Papers to Collectors and Institutions
Purchase of Books, Letters, and Diaries
Purchase of Miscellaneous Printed Material
Presentations to Clubs, Groups or "Friends of Library" Associations.

Appraisal services have been provided for church archives, museums, college libraries, private libraries, philanthropic foundations, and individuals. He has developed a no-risk appraisal procedure, available upon request. A participant in national auctions, he maintains an active knowledge of current price trends and values. On-line resources provide access to over 40 million priced titles.

Mr. Presgraves has been an elected member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) since 1978. He helped found the Southeast Chapter and served as President. He also has served on the Board of Governors of ABAA. He also is retired from membership in NADA, associate membership in the SAA, and the Chamber of Commerce.