Rare book dealers like Crouch (left) will be participating in Firsts Hong Kong. — Daniel Crouch Rare Books
BOOKS have value. The global market for rare collectable books – including prints, maps and manuscripts – was estimated to be worth US$1.6bil in 2022, according to data by the Rare Book Hub.
Driven exclusively by the collectors market, the interest in rare books has seen significant growth with the rise of auctions and fairs exclusively for this segment.
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