Frequently Asked Questions

Page & Provenance is a platform for collectors, dealers, and institutions. Learn with the Book Collecting Guide, get transparent estimates via HonestBookAI, organize your collection in the Vault, and explore listings through marketplace integrations.

Enthusiasts, professional dealers, archivists, educators, and curious readers—anyone who wants to understand and preserve book value.

We facilitate discovery and valuation. Marketplace integrations help you research and list items; select curated sales may appear on Marketplace.

We're building bulk import/valuation tools and API access for dealers and institutions. Reach out if you're interested in early access.

HonestBookAI uses our BookLens methodology to analyze comparable sales, condition notes, edition points, rarity, and demand signals—returning a transparent estimate range with supporting notes.

Valuations are estimates based on market data and comparables. For high-value items, consider a professional appraisal. We show ranges and confidence so you understand uncertainty.

You can start without photos, but images of the dust jacket, title/copyright pages, colophon, and any signatures improve accuracy.

No—The Book Collecting Guide is educational only. For a formal valuation, use HonestBookAI.

We widen comparable criteria, assess scarcity (for example, institutional holdings), and may present a broader range with notes on uncertainty and demand signals.

• Completeness and condition (especially dust jackets)
• True first edition points
• Signatures and provenance
• Scarcity and collector demand

Start with the title & copyright pages and dust-jacket flaps. Look for number lines or statements, price/codes, and colophons. Beware Book Club Editions.

Verified author signatures usually add value; association inscriptions can add more. Authenticity and placement matter, but grade still leads.

Foxing, sunning, spine lean, chipping, dampstains, hinge splits, ring wear, offsetting, and price clipping. See Condition Terms for deep dives.

Stable climate (~65–70°F, 40–50% RH), out of sunlight, upright shelving, Mylar for jackets, and archival boxes for fragile items.

Your private collection manager. Store item records, photos, purchase details, provenance, and valuations. Track condition and value over time.

Only you, unless you explicitly share or export. We respect your privacy and intellectual property.

Yes—export records (and images where supported) for your personal archives, insurance, or institutional needs.

Yes—dealer and institutional workflows are supported or in active development, including larger storage and pro data tools.

Yes. Vault contents and valuation inputs are private by default. Read our Privacy Policy.

We do not use your private Vault images/records for public model training. We may use anonymized, aggregate signals to improve features—see Privacy Policy.

Free and paid tiers. Paid plans unlock advanced valuation features, expanded Vault capacity, and pro tools for dealers/institutions.

Yes. Manage or cancel anytime from your Account settings. Your exports remain yours.

Start with the Guide, then try HonestBookAI. For rare or valuable items, we can connect you to a professional appraiser.

• Neutral light (avoid harsh glare)
• Front/back jacket, spine, and flaps
• Title page, copyright page, colophon
• Any signatures/inscriptions and defects

Restoration should be disclosed; professional conservation can stabilize items but may affect collector value. Include documentation where possible.

We provide valuation summaries and can connect you with qualified appraisers for formal documentation when required.

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