A Guide to the Collector of Historical Documents, Literary Manuscripts, and Autograph Letters, Etc

A practical and informative guide to collecting historical documents and literary manuscripts, written by Samuel Davey Scott, a collector and dealer in rare books and manuscripts. The book covers a wide range of topics, from appraising the value of different types of documents to identifying forgeries and conducting ethical transactions. A must-have resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the written word.