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OverviewThis 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 impact on emerging cultural institutions, contemporary scholarship and shifting notions of national identity. By analysing how markets emerged, dealers functioned and buyers navigated the market, this Element interrogates accepted narratives about the ways in which major rare book and manuscript collections were formed and how they were valued by contemporaries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Danielle Magnusson (University of London) , Laura Cleaver (University of London)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.110kg ISBN: 9781009069052ISBN 10: 1009069055 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 08 September 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. American Perspectives; 2. British Perspectives; 3. The Book-Brokers; Conclusion: Constructing Cultural Histories.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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