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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Arc Humanities Press
2024
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