Rare Books & Digital Heritage
About Page & Provenance - Our Mission
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." — Albert Einstein
Page & Provenance is the next chapter in rare book collecting—where stories aren't just read, but remembered. Every book carries a double narrative: the author's text and the life the object has lived.
Our mission is straightforward: bring transparency, standardization, and care to the rare and collectible book world through AI valuation, digital provenance, and accessible education.
We built a system that respects craft and context. HonestBookAI and BookLens™ power valuations; your subscription tier safeguards your collection; our Guide helps collectors grade and preserve with confidence.
What We Build
- HonestBookAI™ — AI-driven valuations anchored in condition, demand, and provenance.
- BookLens™ — Our AI-driven data engine powering all book evaluations.
- Marketplace — Verified listings informed by real data (coming online as we scale).
- Education — The Book Collecting Guide and a comprehensive FAQ.
How We're Different
- Intelligence first — not just listings, but explanations and standards.
- Provenance-first — every item is a history, not a SKU.
- Transparent methodology — see our valuation approach.
- Independent by design — built in-house for control and scale.
Our Story
Page & Provenance didn't begin in a boardroom. It began in a quiet room lined with books, where collecting felt like travel and memory. That sense of care and curiosity shaped the platform we've built today.
We coded the entire system ourselves—hundreds of thousands of lines—so the product could scale cleanly and stay honest to its purpose.
Legal & Ownership
Family owned and operated. Registered business, fully independent, committed to sustainable growth and collector trust.
Open Standards
We align with ABAA condition language and publish our methods to foster trust and clarity.
Roadmap
Expanding marketplace integrations, institutional tools, and richer provenance passports.
Why This Matters
Much of the online book trade lists prices without context. We focus on standards, data, and history—so collectors, dealers, and institutions can make informed decisions rooted in clarity, not guesswork.
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Founded in 2025 by collectors, archivists, and a stubborn love of the printed word.
Crafted with reverence for paper, ink, and the stories between the covers.