What is Kovels?

Kovels is the Go-to Source for Expert Information, Pricing, and Trends on Antiques and Collectibles. Now, you can access Kovels in the Libby app!

• Database of over 20,000 maker marks to help users identify and date antiques and collectibles
• Access to 20+ years of Kovels syndicated newspaper columns
• Price guide which lists the worth of more than one million antiques and collectible items
• Business directory of auction houses, collectors clubs, restorers, parts suppliers, and more
• Reproductions identified to keep collectors informed about fakes found on the market
• Expert answers to thousands of reader-submitted questions

For over six decades, collectors have been turning to antiques expert Kovels for identification guides, histories, prices, and more.

We offer unlimited access to all Kovels.com articles, identification guides, histories, prices, marks, and how-to guides on buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Also included is the current digital version of Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles monthly newsletter (as a PDF), and its 47 years of archives. You can identify, price, and learn everything about antiques and collectibles on Kovels.com.

This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets and Chromebook™. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle®” [U.S. only]. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use.

Get Started:

1. Have your library card ready (Don't have one? No problem! Check out our get a library card page).
2. Open the Libby app or go to the website at www.libbyapp.com.
3. First time users, click on the building icon at the bottom of the page and log in with your library card number and PIN.
4. Scroll to the “Extras” section to access Kovels. You will have access to Kovels with your library card for 30 days. After that 30 days, you may access Kovels again with your library card.
       **Kovels may ask for additional information (such as an email address) to create an account.

Need Help?

Please contact your local branch or Library Technical Services for assistance.