Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America. According to the Appraiser’s Association: “Certified Membership represents the highest level of accomplishment for members of the Appraisers Association of America. Certified Members have the most extensive level of expertise, qualifying education and a minimum of ten years of experience as an appraiser of personal property, specializing in the fine or decorative arts.”

USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) certified

Lecky Art Group LLC: Founder (2016-present)

Riverrun Books & Manuscripts: Owner (2016-present)

Christie’s: Head of Printed Books and Manuscripts Department, New York, Senior Vice President (2007–2016)

Christie’s: Senior Specialist, Books & Manuscripts, New York, Vice President (1999–2007)

Doyle: Head of Department, Books and Prints (1995-1999)

Over 29 years of experience.

Broad knowledge in Books & Manuscripts, from Homer to Harry Potter.

Extensive exposure to material in all fields, including early printing, science & technology, travel & exploration, illustrated books, historical Americana, and Continental, English & American literature.

Tom has appraised, advised, and evaluated a number of the most valuable private collections in the United States, as well as numerous important institutional collections.