The Economics of the Manuscript and Rare Book Trade, ca. 1890-1939

The market for rare books has been characterized as unpredictable, and driven by the whims of a small number of rich individuals. Yet behind the headlines announcing new auction records, a range of sources make it possible to analyze the market as a whole. This book introduces the economics of the t...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Arc Humanities Press 2024
Series:Collection Development, Cultural Heritage, and Digital Humanities
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