Book-prices current; a record of the prices at which books have been sold at auction From October 1903, to July 1904 Being the Season 1903-1904 (Volume XVIII)

A unique snapshot of the rare-book market at an Edwardian turning point. A vital ledger for collectors. Book-prices current; a record of the prices at which books have been sold at auction from October 1903 to July 1904, Being the Season 1903-1904 (Volume XVIII) gathers the season's realised prices into a single, accessible compendium. Compiled contemporaneously, its precise entries serve as both a book price compendium and a working auction book record: titles and sums realised sit alongside one another to form a living account of antiquarian book prices. For dealers and cataloguers this functions as a practical collectors price guide; for bibliophiles it is a rich rare book reference that maps the tastes and transactions behind early 20th century books. The plain columns and uniform entries make it simple to consult, turning otherwise scattered data into usable intelligence for valuation, provenance checks and market research. The plain layout belies its value - handfuls of figures become meaningful trends when read across the season. As a primary document of book auction history and vintage book market behaviour, the volume is indispensable to historians, dealers and anyone tracing provenance or shifts in demand in the 1903-1904 book sales. Casual readers with an interest in the cultural life of books will find vivid evidence of what drew attention and investment at the time, while classic-literature collectors will appreciate the book's role as a bibliophile resource and book collecting guide when comparing past prices with today's market. Useful to those compiling auction book records or assembling a collectors file, it provides a factual baseline for comparative study and a window into how editions, bindings and scarcity affected value. 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. Clear, credible and quietly authoritative, this season's record rewards both the curious browser and the serious student of the book trade. Read more