Yoxall, J. H. (James Henry), Sir, 1857-1925 · Philadelphia : G.W. Jacobs · leaf 35
HOW TO COLLECT 29 It is good to pick up anything very rare whenever you come across it, even if it is " not exactly in my line," as collectors say. For rarity is the chief element in value . And remember that next to rarity and beauty comes " oldness " in determining a curio's worth in the market. … OLD ENGLISH CLOCK (p. 44). lectors London stands first among capitals. Buy the catalogues and hand-books which the Museums publish, and study the collec- tions case by case. There are many books, magazines, newspaper articles, and monographs on curios to be purchased. Every shilling spent on them…
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