I have an 1822 Bible with a hand written poem (quill and ink)."Within this awful volume",etc.is it a Scott poem, it is signed "Byron", a copy of...

The best way to have this book appraised is to find a rare
book dealer and someone authenticate the signatures.

Both
of these services can cost you. Book appraisers typically charge by the hour depending
on location and quality of the dealer/appraiser. Signature authenticators work the same
way.

Basically, the value of the book will be determined in
one of two ways.

First, if the book itself is rare it will
be given a fair market value or approximate auction
value.

If the signature is real, it will most likely add to
the suggested value of the text.

Outside of that, the
condition of the book is very important. Is the binding tight? Are there any pages
damaged or torn? Has it been written by someone well-known for penning this type of
text? Are the edges bent or stained?

Again, it is very hard
to make an appraisal over the phone or by using photographs. Your best bet is to simply
take it to someone and hope you have a rare find on your
hands.

Best of luck!