Part III The Auction Room
Character of Orlando. Of Ancient Prices of Books, and Book-Binding. — Book-Auction Bibliomaniacs
“As to the late method used in selling books by auction in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way—it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers’ shops.”
Clavel: Cat. of Books for 1680, Pref.