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This is an entertaining book, but I would say its value is rather limited. At times it almost becomes little more than a description of sales – another day, another dollar, or a couple of thousand if you’re lucky. It will be of more use to an American readership, or a lover of Americana generally, less so for the British enthusiast. It will tell you a certain amount about the US market in a fun way, and if you want a lighthearted view of the trade, this will fill the gap. But anyone looking for a definitive handbook on dealing in antiques, or a guide as to what might be worth seeking out at the next major car boot sale, or even purchasing as an investment – always a notoriously fickle area, and even, more so these days – will do well to look elsewhere.

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