MATTAPOISETT – Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give an in-person and virtual presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Museum on 5 Church Street.

Gloss will discuss the value of old and rare books. Gloss is a rare book specialist, and appraiser frequently seen on national TV will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop (www.brattlebookshop.com/about), which goes back to circa 1825.

He is a second-generation owner. Gloss 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. There is also a Q&A session at the conclusion of his talk.

Following the talk and question-and-answer session, Gloss will give free verbal appraisals of books participants have on hand or will do so at his shop in Boston at a later scheduled date.

To register for this event, please visit www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/events

For further information about this talk and more about book-collecting, appraisals, and future free and open talks, call Brattle Book Shop at 800-447-9595, or visit their website, www.brattlebookshop.com.