Rare Books & Manuscripts Appraisers in California
70 credentialed appraisers in our directory
1% are USPAP-certified. 1% are IRS-qualified for Form 8283. Listings are built from professional appraiser registries, association directories, appraiser websites, and other public sources.
Top rare books & manuscripts appraisers in California
Mark Funke
ABAA
Mill Valley, CA
Steven Hill, Mara Fath
ABAA
Mill Valley, CA
Alfonso J. Vijil
ABAA
Redlands, CA
Barry Ruderman
ABAA
La Jolla, CA
Brad Johnson, Jen Johnson
ABAA
Covina, CA
Ashley Nunneley
ISA · ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property · ISA CAPP
Sacramento, CA
Erik Heldfond
ABAA
San Anselmo, CA
Pavel Chepyzhov
ABAA
San Francisco, CA
Angela Haines
ABAA
San Francisco, CA
James Pepper
ABAA
Santa Barbara, CA
Scott E. Emerson
ABAA
El Cajon, CA
Larry S. Zeman
ABAA
Laguna Beach, CA
Browse rare books & manuscripts appraisers by city in California
Los Angeles
8 appraisers
San Francisco
7 appraisers
Santa Monica
3 appraisers
Mill Valley
3 appraisers
Berkeley
3 appraisers
West Hollywood
2 appraisers
Sebastopol
2 appraisers
Santa Barbara
2 appraisers
Sacramento
2 appraisers
Pasadena
2 appraisers
Novato
2 appraisers
La Jolla
2 appraisers
Woodland Hills
1 appraiser
Walnut Creek
1 appraiser
Valley Center
1 appraiser
Turlock
1 appraiser
Saratoga
1 appraiser
San Mateo
1 appraiser
San Diego
1 appraiser
San Anselmo
1 appraiser
Redlands
1 appraiser
Portland
1 appraiser
Pleasanton
1 appraiser
Petaluma
1 appraiser
Pacifica
1 appraiser
Oakland
1 appraiser
Monterey
1 appraiser
Montecito
1 appraiser
Modesto
1 appraiser
Laguna Beach
1 appraiser
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Frequently asked questions
How many rare books & manuscripts appraisers are in California?
Our directory lists 70 credentialed rare books & manuscripts appraisers in California, built from professional appraiser registries, association directories, appraiser websites, and other public sources.
Are California rare books & manuscripts appraisers USPAP-certified?
1% of the rare books & manuscripts appraisers in our California directory hold a current USPAP certification.
Can I find IRS-qualified rare books & manuscripts appraisers in California?
Yes — 1% of the rare books & manuscripts appraisers in our California directory meet the IRS qualified appraiser definition for Form 8283 donations over $5,000.
How much does a rare books & manuscripts appraisal cost in California?
Fees vary by complexity and intended use. In California, a single-item estate or insurance appraisal typically runs $150–$500. IRS donation appraisals for one item commonly range $300–$600. Always get a written fee agreement in advance.