The Trade in Rare Books and Manuscripts Between Britain and America C. 1890-1929

by Laura Cleaver and Danielle Magnusson

This Element examines the trade in rare books and manuscripts between Britain and America during a period known as the 'Golden Age' of collecting. Through analysis of contemporary press reports, personal correspondence, trade publications and sales records, this study contrasts American and British perspectives as rare books passed through the commercial market. The aim is to compare the rhetoric and reality of the book trade in order to assess its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009069055
• ISBN13: 9781009069052
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 7.0"