02223cam a22003133u 4500 40815 UtSlPG 20260610133931.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02006056 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 Prices of Books : An Inquiry into the Changes in the Price of Books which have occurred in England at different Periods Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-22 Produced by Irma Špehar, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Prices of Books" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the fluctuations and changes in the prices of books in England over different periods. Wheatley's inquiry delves into the complexities of book pricing, discussing factors such as scarcity, quality, and historical context, alongside how these elements reflect broader economic and cultural developments. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the significance of understanding book prices as a means to gauge societal progress. It outlines the book's intention to provide a general overview of the prices of books throughout history, crafting a nuanced narrative that links the worth of books to economic conditions, intellectual growth, and the evolving tastes of society. Wheatley also draws on various historical examples, from early manuscripts to renowned literary collections, to offer context and insights that will inform the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Books -- Prices -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40815 81654 81654