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Book-Auction Records; A Priced And Annotated Record Of London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow And American Book-Auctions (Volume 12)

Book-Auction Records; A Priced And Annotated Record Of London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow And American Book-Auctions (Volume 12)

Frank Karslake

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Business of WritingGeneral Antiques & CollectiblesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354183751
ISBN13: 9789354183751
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 19 2020
Pages: 726
Weight: 2.31
Height: 1.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the vibrant world of 19th century book trade, where every auction tells a story and each lot reveals a fragment of literary history. Book-Auction Records (Volume 12) by Frank Karslake is more than an anthology; it is a window into the antique book auctions that shaped the tastes of collectors and scholars across London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and America. This meticulously annotated auction history offers rare book enthusiasts and bibliophiles a trusted reference guide, tracing the pricing and provenance of exceptional works as they changed hands in the Victorian era. Karslake's detailed records capture the pulse of historical book sales, preserving the nuances of bidding wars, collector rivalries, and the evolving value of treasured tomes. For librarians, collectors, and historians, this auction records collection is an invaluable library acquisition tool, illuminating the shifting landscape of rare book pricing and the cultural significance of each sale. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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