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Henry B. Wheatley examines the historical fluctuations in the prices of books as an indicator of broader economic and intellectual development. The text analyzes how factors such as scarcity, mechanical innovation, and changing social values influence the market value of printed works over time.

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CHAPTER XI PRICES OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF BOOKS

  • Grolier, specimens of binding from his library, 251
  • Guilford (Earl of), his library, 159, 175
  • Gulston (Joseph), sale of his library, 141, 166
  • Gurney (David), his library, 166
  • Hailstone (Edward), Walton Hall library, 173
  • Hakluyt’s ‘Navigations,’ 219
  • Halliwell-Phillipps (J. O.), his library, 177
  • Hamilton Palace MSS. sold to the German Government, 69, 169, 176
  • Hamilton’s (Duke of) library, 169, 175
  • Hampton (Lord), his library, 166
  • Hanrott (P. A.), his library, 160, 175
  • Hardwicke (Lord Chancellor), his library, 172
  • Harleian MSS. bought for the British Museum, 12
  • Harley library bought by T. Osborne, 13, 30
  • Harriot (T.), ‘Merveilleux et estrange Rapport,’ 219
  • Hartley (Leonard L.), his library, 171, 175
  • Haslewood (Joseph), his library, 160
  • Hawkins (Rev. W. B. L.), his library, 174
  • Hearne (Thomas): His remuneration, 15 Diaries sold for a hundred guineas, 129 Editions, original subscription, 101; depreciation in price, 260
  • Heath (Rev. Benjamin, D.D.), his library, 152
  • Heathcote (Robert), his library, 148
  • Heaton (Beresford R.), his library, 174
  • Heber (Richard): Collection of early sale catalogues, 112 Sale of his library, 160, 175
  • Henley (‘Orator’), sale of his library, 136
  • Henry VIII., Act respecting importation of books, 81
  • Hibbert (George), his library, 159
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